https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn The Three Positions en-us 2017-09-17 17:46:56 UTC 2025-10-25 20:38:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Prizecup.png mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188256031 "The result of an emitted or stimulated "response" that is immediately rewarded, thereby encouraging further linguistic attempts from the child" (Brown, 2014, pg. 24).]]> 2017-09-17 18:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188256031 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188256380 In the link below, I have found a website that discusses B.F. Skinner's ideas and theories in great detail.]]> 2017-09-17 18:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188256380 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188258074 My baby, Emma, reading a book. When it comes to the behavioral perspective, I can see some of these tendencies to be expressed through my daughter listening to me when reading aloud. She loves listening to me read and therefore will say "book" and I will read to her. This "reward" after giving a verbal cue helps support the behavioral approach.]]> 2017-09-17 19:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188258074 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188258834 Below is an audio file where I will describe the nativist approach according to David McNeill in 1966.]]> 2017-09-17 19:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188258834 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188266835 Below is a video that I found very informational to how our behavior is influenced by our environment.]]> 2017-09-17 20:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188266835 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188267104 While I do believe that our behaviour has an influence on language, I still feel that there are other factors that are in play when it comes to developing L1 and L2 languages. In our next column, I will discuss another language acquisition theory that I believe contributes to our overall language learning capabilities.]]> 2017-09-17 20:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188267104 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188267782 As human beings we are born with the ability to do many things right after birth. From crying to touching things with our hands, we are able to function in a surprising amount of ways right off the bat. Language is no exception because we could make sounds through our cries and because of that fact, it is apparent that language and the ability to make sounds is hardwired into our DNA.

Below is a picture of my daughter after spending a month at the hospital. At this point in her life she is already able to communicate her needs verbally even if the language is not complex.]]> 2017-09-17 20:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188267782 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188268349 According to Splosky, "Information is processed simultaneously at several levels of attention" (Brown, 2014, pg. 28). This means that there is a lot more going on in the human brain that human instinct when it comes to language. ]]> 2017-09-17 20:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188268349 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188268886 Below is a link to a video that sums up the Nativist theory in a fun and easy to understand manner.]]> 2017-09-17 21:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188268886 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188269076 According to Brown, "Functions are the meaningful, interactive purposes within a social context that we accomplish with the forms  cognition, social Interactions, discourse, and constructivist" (Brown, 2014, pg. 31). Below I will discuss how both cognition and social interaction can influence and expand language.]]> 2017-09-17 21:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188269076 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188270493 Below is a video that defines, explains, and gives examples to social interaction in language acquisition. ]]> 2017-09-17 21:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188270493 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188270572 Below is an image of my daughter with her grandmother. There are times when my daughter says, "Milk!" but without context it could mean a variety of different things. My daughter could be communicating that she is thirsty or that she is simply observing a bottle of milk. Without proper context, it is up to the parents to determine what she is trying to communicate.
According to Lois Bloom, "Children learn underlying structures, and not superficial word order. Thus, depending on the social context, "Mommy sock" could mean a number of different things to a child" (Bloom, 1971).]]> 2017-09-17 21:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188270572 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188271343 The question that pops up in every parent's head is if they are doing enough for their child. Am I teaching my daughter enough, is she learning, what can I do to help her more? I find that even Douglas Brown has trouble when it comes to Nature or Nurture by stating, "For years linguists, psychologists, and educators have been embroiled in the "nature-nurture" controversy" (Brown, 2014, pg. 39). I would like to think that children need both. We need to give children the tools that they need to grow and one of those tools involve language rules. However children are able to use what they know and grow without the help of their parents. In conclusion my daughter may need help communicating the context of her words and that is where nurture comes in, but the fact that she is able to communicate with a specific verbal tone without the help of her parents is where nature comes into play. At the end of the day, I feel that children need both.]]> 2017-09-17 21:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188271343 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188272260 At the end of the day, I found that there are many different factors that go into first language acquisition development. Even by the end of the chapter I found that many theorists had only small ideas and the overall understanding behind it is still in its infancy. What I do know is that there are a number of factors that go into learning a language and the fact that our brains can decode, speak, and comprehend these vocal cues is nothing short of amazing. As I learn more and begin my teaching journey, I will attempt to understand more and maybe even come up with a theory myself. ]]> 2017-09-17 21:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188272260 mtdewteronomy https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188272742 1. Brown, D. (2014). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. White Plains, NY: Pearson. 

2. Desai, S. (2013, July 1). Behavioral Theory. Retrieved September 17, 2017, from kahnacademy.org website: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/behavior/theories-personality/v/ behavioral-theory 

3. Simmons, H. (2014, March 19). Vygotsky's Theory on Social Interaction. Retrieved September 17, 2017,      from youtube.com website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmhn_pCq_l0 ]]> 2017-09-17 21:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mtdewteronomy/aza5f5lucozn/wish/188272742