Making Time to Talk - Language Theory and Early Communication

In this episode, Deborah and Jacqueline explore how babies begin learning to communicate in their earliest months. They discuss language development theories, early interactions, and the Reggio Emilia concept of the “Hundred Languages of Children,” offering practical ways to support infants as emerging communicators.

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Episode Five References:

Chomsky, N. (1959). Review of Verbal Behavior by B. F. Skinner. Language, 35. 26-58

Chomsky, N. (1968). Language and Mind. New York: Harcourt, Brace & World

Kidd, E. and Garcia, R., (2022). How diverse is child language acquisition research? First Language, 42(6), pp.703-735.

Malaguzzi, L. (1994) ‘Your image of the child: where teaching begins’, Child Care Information Exchange, pp. 52–57.

Skinner, B.F. (1957). Verbal Behaviour. Appleton-Century-Crofts, New York

Hosts:

Deborah Brown www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-brown79

Dr Jacqueline Young www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacqueline-young

Music composed by:

Luke Young www.linkedin.com/in/lukeyoungcomposer