CLA/D Plan
CLA/D Plan Introduction possibilities: Mention opposing theories that relate to the statement made in the question (e.g. Theorists like Chomsky would agree with this, theories like Skinner would not) State would stage the child in the transcript is in - most likely telegraphic or post-telegraphic Explain briefly how you know the child is in this stage (e.g. 'this can be seen through the use of interrogatives') Define key terms that are mentioned in question (e.g. child-directed speech) Theories: Skinner and positive and negative reinforcement - children are born as blank slates and pick up language through their caregivers reinforcing vocabulary to them. Bruner and LASS - caregivers provide children with ritualised scenarios that allow children to pick up language in relation to context Deb Roy and downward convergence - caregivers simplify their language when talking to children. As the child improves, the caregiver mirrors them. Chomsky and LAD - children a...