TCC Unit 1 & 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of language difference mentioned or described in the notes?

• None of the above

• Hearing impairment

• Bilingualism

• Language delay

Answer explanation

psst: hearing impairment is a form of disability

The result of globalisation is an influx of _ _. (2 words)

(a)  

EC educators can manage the globalisation impact by promoting a culture of respect, ___ and understanding.

• care

• love

• acceptance

• kindness

Who's theory supports peer-learning?

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• Maria Montessori

• BF Skinner

Why should we set up a class library to support diverse language learners?

• It allows children to explore books from other cultures.

• It is a non-intrusive way to help children acquire language.

• Children learn language best from stories.

• t is important to provide children with a variety of literature.

Teacher Susan is currently the teacher for a group of 3 to 4 YO children. Lately, she has welcomed a group of children from overseas. Some of them do not speak English. Suggest and explain 1 activity that she can conduct to help promote the usage of English in the classroom.

Pre-linguistic speech involves the use of Holophrases

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Holophrase: one-worded utterances that are usually the things that the child has direct experience with, or the things closer to the heart of the child

(one word) (a)   speech : words linked together to make simple sentences

Explain what it means to "condition a child" .

Select the most appropriate example of what maturationists might say of children.

• children learn the skills by modelling others

• children learn the skills by observing others

• children learn the skills with the help of a more knowledgeable person

• children will learn the skills when they are ready