Making Time to Talk - Language Theory and Early Communication
The Early Years Together · Deborah Brown and Dr Jacqueline Young
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Show Notes
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