HOW TO HELP CHILDREN WITH ORAL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AT 1 TO 2 YEARS OF AGE?
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This article explores language acquisition in early childhood, emphasizing its critical role in cognitive, social, and academic development. Focusing on linguistic stage 2, it examines developmental milestones in one- to two-year-olds, as outlined by Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. During this stage, children advance from single words to two-word phrases, build a receptive vocabulary of 100-300 words, and begin following simple commands. Language development relies on both biological factors and environmental input, influenced by theories from Piaget and Vygotsky, who highlight cognitive readiness and social interaction. Practical approaches like dialogic reading and verbal mapping are examined as effective strategies to foster language acquisition. These methods, aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework’s communication outcomes, demonstrate the importance of family and caregiver roles in promoting linguistic growth, providing children with essential tools for meaningful communication and understanding.
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