Imitation

Imitation

1. Genie

   • Previously explored Genie now for the reference and importance of accomodation

2. B.F Skinner

   • Operant Conditioning. Learning based on consequence
   • Meritocracy learning
     • Positive Reinforcement
   • Should receive rewards for using language without virtuous errors
   • Drink = thirsty. Give the child a drink which reinforces the correct use of the word
     • Biscuit- then asking for clarification. To aim to economise the conversation to I want a biscuit
   • REMEMBER CHOMSKYS EVALUATIVE POINTS

3. Watson

   • Taught anything by watching

4. Bruner

   • Importance and crucial need for interaction
   • Caregivers progress the child language development
   • LASS
     • 4 stages as to how parents should encourage syntax construction
       • Gaining attention. Look at that
       • Query. Ask what it is
       • Label. Tell them what it is if they are unsure
       • Feedback. Respond to their utterances

5. Gordon Wells Bristol Study

   • Clear link between progress and duration of conversation with parents

6. Clarke- Stewart

   • 1973
   • Mother interaction increased vocabulary
   • EVALUATION KATHARINE NELSON

7. Katharine Nelson

   • She claims that vocabulary decreased after heavy caretaker input