Document Type
Book Chapter
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Abstract
This chapter describes how children acquire their first language in the early years. Some children also acquire a second language in early years setting and the processes and adult supports that assist them are described. These include dynamic scaffolding and environmental supports. The main theories of first and second language acquisition are reviewed and the importance of supportive facilitation by nurturing adults is emphasised.
Recommended Citation
Mhic Mhathuna, M. Child Language in the Early Years in Mhic Mhathúna, M. and Taylor, M. (eds.) Early Childhood Education and Care. An Introduction for Students in Ireland,Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, 2012.
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Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Early Childhood Education Commons
Publication Details
Chapter in Early Childhood Education and Care. An Introduction for Students in Ireland, pp. 214-228
Editors: Máire Mhic Mhathúna and Mark Taylor
Publishers: Gill and Macmillan, Dublin.