SPTH2002 Language, Literacy and Hearing
Task:
Write a report that evaluates contemporary play-based language and literacy theories and practices for use in the home, the community and in early learning education environments and reflect culturally appropriate practice.
How can teachers, families, and professionals in other fields,work together to promote the literacy growth and development of diverse young language learners in inclusive settings?
Criteria:
•Discuss contemporary theoretical perspectives on early years language and literacy development (particularly focus on cognitive developmental, social interactionist). Refer to relevant literature.
•Discuss how can these theories inform the practices in home, community and early childhood settings. Based on these theories, how can family members and educators support children’s language and literacy development? Refer to relevant literature.
•Discuss how can educators and parents can support language development of children from diverse cultural backgrounds?
Please provide 2 strategies about supporting children’s language and literacy development in home and early childhood settings
•Academic English expression and referencing –APA (7th edition) style.
•Minimum 5-7 references.
These are the perspective theories. Please give brief summaries for first 4 perspectives. And explain more the last two, cognitive developmental, social interactionist. Then discuss the given topics/ideas and strategies.
Theoretical perspectives
1. Behaviourist
2. Nativist
3. Maturational
4. Neurobiological
5. Social interactionist
6. Cognitive development
Please carefully read the guidelines and write the report accordingly.
This is about Australian early childhood learning. please use reliable references such as books, journals and reliable websites and pages.
