Child and Adolescent Development for Educators, 2/e

Judith Meece, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Student Study Guide by Nancy Defrates-Densch

Language and Literacy Development

Essay Questions


1		Discuss the six principles of language development described in your text. What are the implications for teachers?



2		Compare and contrast Piaget's and Vygotsky's theories regarding language development. What are the implications of each?



3		To what extent do you believe that there is a critical period for language development? Defend your answer.



4		Discuss the six elements of the emergent literacy perspective. What are the implications for parents and teachers?



5		Describe ways in which teachers can promote literacy development among their students. Tie your response to theory and research discussed in your text.



6		How do you believe children with limited English proficiency should be educated? Defend your answer.



7		How do you feel about young children using invented spelling in their writing? Why? Is there a time when conventional spelling should be required of children? Why/why not? Compare and contrast the whole language and phonics approaches to literacy. With which are you most comfortable? Why?

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