Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

10 Questions

6 Views

week 3: lecture 3.1

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is true about language development in toddlers aged 12-24 months?

Toddlers learn an average of 50 new words each week.

Toddlers can speak in full sentences.

Toddlers commonly use overextension and underextension. (correct)

Toddlers have a vocabulary of about 200 words by their first birthday.

What is the average number of words spoken by an 18-month-old toddler?

500 words

200 words

50 words (correct)

100 words

What is fast-mapping in language development?

The process of mapping words to their correct meanings.

The process of mapping words to their correct grammatical forms.

The process of learning new words rapidly after hearing them just once. (correct)

The process of learning multiple languages simultaneously.

What is over-regularization in language development?

The process of applying grammatical rules to exceptions. Signup and view all the answers

What supports language development in toddlers?

Reading adult-directed speech. Signup and view all the answers

According to Piaget, what is important for supporting children's cognitive development during toddlerhood?

Physical environment. Signup and view all the answers

What did Vygotsky emphasize in relation to children's cognitive development?

Social and cultural influences. Signup and view all the answers

What is an emergent curriculum in early childhood education?

A curriculum based on children's interests and ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of supporting cognitive development in toddlers?

Building on previous experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What is the average number of words spoken by a toddler aged 24-36 months?

3-4 word statements Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Language Development in Toddlers

Between 12-24 months, language development in toddlers is characterized by rapid growth and vocabulary expansion.

Vocabulary Development

At 18 months, an average toddler speaks around 50 words.
By 24-36 months, the average number of spoken words increases to around 300-1000.

Language Development Concepts

Fast-mapping refers to the process by which toddlers quickly learn and map new words to their meanings.
Over-regularization is a phenomenon where toddlers apply grammatical rules too broadly, resulting in incorrect forms.

Supporting Language Development

Key factors that support language development in toddlers include:
- Imitation
- Reinforcement
- Social interaction
- Opportunities for communication

Cognitive Development Theories

According to Piaget, active play and exploration are essential for supporting children's cognitive development during toddlerhood.
Vygotsky emphasized the importance of social interaction and scaffolding in children's cognitive development.

Early Childhood Education

An emergent curriculum in early childhood education is one that is flexible and responsive to the interests and needs of the children.

Supporting Cognitive Development

A key aspect of supporting cognitive development in toddlers is providing opportunities for active play and exploration.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your knowledge on supporting cognitive development in children with this quiz. Explore the importance of tailored learning experiences, developmental domains, emergent curriculum, and more. Enhance your understanding of how to connect with children's interests and promote their cognitive growth.