Chapter 2- EDRL 471 by Abby Wesley

Language Proficiency

abiw424293 — 2025-02-08 19:18:35 UTC

This is the ability to use language rules, such as sounds, word forms, and sentence structure to make sense, and to communicate. It's about making sure what you say or write fits the situation.

Social & Cultural Influence

abiw424293 — 2025-02-08 19:20:12 UTC

The way we use language-whether spoken or written-is determined by the culture and social rules that surround us. That in turn makes a difference in how our messages will be received.

Communicative Competence

abiw424293 — 2025-02-08 19:22:01 UTC

Advanced ways through which one can express oneself speaking, writing. It helps you use all possible means for effective communication, depending on the situation at hand-which may be in school or among social circles.

Academic Language & Components

abiw424293 — 2025-02-08 19:26:08 UTC

Text Structures in Academic Language

abiw424293 — 2025-02-08 19:31:34 UTC

Different types of writing structures are used in school. Ex, the five-paragraph essay or stories. There are other structures used to explain things, compare ideas, persuade, show cause and effect, or explain a process. They can be different in different cultures, and some students might not know them. It's important to teach these as it helps students organize their writing and understand what they read better.

Background Knowledge

abiw424293 — 2025-02-08 19:32:44 UTC

As students learn more about a topic, they can understand harder ideas. Teachers need to explain things clearly, use examples, repeat important points, and ask students to ask questions when they’re confused.

Behaviorist Perspective

abiw424293 — 2025-02-08 19:39:05 UTC

Focus: Verbal behaviors like words and sentences children hear.

Process: Child imitates and practices language based on caregiver's speech.

Role of Child: Mainly imitates and responds to environmental cues.

Key Idea: Parents model language, and reinforcement helps the child learn.

Innatist Perspective

abiw424293 — 2025-02-08 19:39:47 UTC

Focus: Child’s ability to create language rules using an inborn device (LAD).

Process: Child tests language rules and constructs them.

Role of Child: Plays a major role in acquiring language, equipped with a biological ability to do so.

Key Idea: Language acquisition is driven by the child’s internal mechanism (LAD).

Interactionist Perspective

abiw424293 — 2025-02-08 19:40:20 UTC

Focus: Language emerges from social communication.

Process: Caregivers and child interact, with caregivers adjusting their speech to help the child learn.

Role of Child: Takes more control as they grow and their language skills develop.

Key Idea: Social interaction plays a big role, especially when caregivers shape and guide the conversation in early years.

Developmental stages for Question Formation

abiw424293 — 2025-02-08 19:43:48 UTC