The topic I chose to research was Language
Development of Young children in early childhood such as infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers. I chose this topic because
as a parent and teacher it is very essential to a child’s development. Language development is important because children
go through a number of different stages as language develops, from the earliest
stage of producing cooing sounds through being able to produce complex,
multi-word sentences. For example my
godson is 3 years old and still does not have the ability to speak clearly nor
does he have a large vocabulary I feel that this is because he does not hear
correct language on a regular basis nor is he given the time to seat and be
taught new things like he is suppose to versus my 2 year little cousin who
parents both have a college background.
She has the ability to talk in complete sentences and explain what she is
thinking at that moment because she not only has involved parents but she has
an older sibling who is in first grade that talks to her like he does to his
friends at school so she has the ability to expand her vocabulary.
The research chart gives me an insight of
learning of different ways of doing my research. It helps me to brainstorm the
information and look ask questions like "how, when, where", is the
topic is essential to my research, It also helps me to read more and look at
different resources of my research. I also look forward to receiving advice and
other resources from my fellow colleagues as I complete this journey.
Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteThe topic you have chosen to research sounds interesting. Language development in children is intriguing, they all develop differently at each stage. Good luck in your research journey over the next several weeks, I look forward to your post:)
Language development is intriguing to me as well! It’s amazing how quickly children can put sounds together and how critical understanding language development can help support and scaffold a child’s learning.
ReplyDeleteHi Tiffany, you topic on the language development of young children of some personal interest to me. I have a two year old nephew whose speech is delayed. I have tried telling the parents, who are two very intelligent people, to help him build his vocabulary by telling him what objects are and asking him to repeat what has been said. For instance, when my nephew wants something from the refrigerator he takes a person by the hand and points to what he wants. His parents just reach in and gives him what he wants instead of telling him to use his words. I think don't think a child's delayed speech has to do with the educational background of the people/persons concerned, but it has everything to do with how parents react or respond to children on a verbal level. I have also known people with no education beyond high school, but to have very intelligent children just because they took the time to read to them and explain things to them. Does a parent really really have to be well educated to help a child develop proper language skill development?
ReplyDeleteLanguage development is fascinating and I cannot wait to see what you discover and share.
ReplyDeleteI love this topic. I work with toddlers and language development is a big assessment. I also know some two year olds who can talk in complete sentences. I also have noticed they normally have older siblings or parents who are very involved in their learning and communicating with them which I think makes a huge difference.
ReplyDeleteHi Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteLanguage development is another very important component in the early childhood field. It is the key to future educational growth. Without children don't stand a chance at function or being productive in society.