15 Questions
What is one of the needs that children use the acquisition of language to meet?
Developing independence
What psychological process does naming 'Mama' contribute to in a child's development?
Developing their own identity
What is an early and important job for babies in language acquisition?
Deciphering speech they hear
What do babies need to learn about the speech sounds they hear?
How to put different speech sounds into distinct groups
What happens to people as they age in relation to distinguishing between sounds in different languages?
They lose the ability to tell the difference between sounds used in their native language
What is the purpose of the phonemic awareness games used in most modern Montessori schools?
To help children with their pronunciation and articulation
According to Montessori, what is the significance of the method for the acquisition of written language?
It prepares the psycho-physiological acts for reading and writing separately and carefully
What do the metal insets, sandpaper letters, and moveable alphabet contribute to, according to Montessori?
Assisting in the acquisition of written language
What aspect of language roots does the Montessori method address, based on the researcher's findings?
Semantics and meaning system of words and phrases
What is the favorite learning experience mentioned in the text?
The moment when students encode for the first time and realize that c, a, and t say “cat”
What is the main idea behind native language neural commitment (NLNC)?
It explains why the sensitive period for language learning ends.
According to Montessori, how do children typically learn to read?
By hearing words from the teacher and then selecting the corresponding letters from the Moveable Alphabet.
What is the purpose of the Sandpaper Letters in teaching writing and reading?
To help children recognize and compose syllables using tactile letters.
Why does the Montessori method involve a 'three-period' lesson for teaching writing and reading?
To guide children gently through the stages of basic cognition.
What is the purpose of the Moveable Alphabet in the Montessori method?
To help children recognize and compose syllables using tactile letters.
Explore the role of language in the cognitive and psychological development of children, including how naming objects and events contributes to their reasoning abilities. Learn about the importance of language acquisition in meeting children's needs and making sense of their world.
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