CLA theorists

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Skinner - Imitation
language is acquired through imitation and reinforcement. children repeat what they here and are rewarded if correct. children learn all specifics from direct imitation.
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Problems with imitation theory
dont memorise sentences to use later. overgeneralisation and errors
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Chomsky Innateness
acquisition is inbuilt (LAD) which allows taking in of grammatical constructions and explains over generalisations.
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Piaget Cognitive
child needs to have developed certain mental capabilities before they can acquire certain features. However doesn't explain how people with learning difficulties can be linguistically fluent.
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Bruner LASS
language acquisition support system which shows parent children interaction in social situations. it encourages the child to speak.
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Lennenberg Critical Period Hypothesis
without interaction by aged 5, lang development can be severely damaged.
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Vygotsky - Zone of proximal development
children need caregivers help to interact. Gives the child a model and scaffold.
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dont memorise sentences to use later. overgeneralisation and errors

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language acquisition support system which shows parent children interaction in social situations. it encourages the child to speak.

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