Week 1 – Discussion 1
Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
Language Acquisition Poster
Piper (2012) states, “Language is complex; learning it is not. At least, it’s not if you are a child” (p.17). Throughout this course we will explore several aspects of language acquisition and cognitive growth in early childhood development. As an early childhood professional, it is crucial that you have a solid understanding of language and cognition, including the types, attributes, and structures of each. In this discussion you will explore the frameworks behind language and communication.
To prepare for this discussion,

Please refer to the Week 1 Guidance for further tips and examples that will support your success on this discussion.
Read Piper (2012).

Chapter 1: The Nature of Language
Chapter 2: How It’s Built: The Structure of Language
Chapter 3: Learning Language: How Children Do It

Read Garcia, E. E.