PSYC.SS.11.D
Discuss theories of language acquisition and development.
Psychology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- discuss (theories of language acquisition and development) #dok3
- compare (different theories of language acquisition) #dok2
- summarize (key points of each theory) #dok2
- analyze (the implications of different language development theories) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify different theories of language acquisition and development. #dok1
- I can summarize the main ideas of various theories of language acquisition and development. #dok2
- I can compare how the major language acquisition theories explain language learning. #dok2
- I can analyze how different theories of language development might apply to real-life situations. #dok3
- I can discuss the strengths and limitations of various theories of language acquisition and development. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Multiple theories have been proposed to explain how humans acquire and develop language.
- Understanding language acquisition offers insight into cognitive development and learning processes.
Essential Questions
- What are the major theories of language acquisition and development?
- How do these theories differ from one another in explaining how language is learned?
- Why is it important to understand multiple perspectives on language development?
- What evidence supports or challenges each theory of language acquisition?
- How can theories of language acquisition inform educational practices?