Discussion Post: Language
In this module you learned some very basic information about the stages of language development. But this assignment will take you into a much more nuanced understanding of how babies are communicating via music, babbling and even temper tantrums!
Listen to this NPR Hidden Brain podcast, "Decoding the secret language of babies" 00:30:29 with Shankar Vedanta again as host. Then please answer the following questions.
• Aspect A: Reflect on at least two things that intrigued you about studying infant language development. Make sure to directly reference the research discussed in the podcast.
• Aspect B: What are your thoughts on infant understanding and the use of babbling?
• Aspect C: Discuss your thoughts on the findings from Mike Potegal. What are your thoughts about "planned ignoring"?
• Aspect D: Discuss your thoughts on the information you learned about lullabies.
• Aspect E: What is a common theme in all of these research studies that can be a 'take away" for all people caring for young children in the very early stages of language development? How might you use/have used this information with children in your life?