Guest Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Hi, I am doing my Foundation degree with the OU, for TMA4 I have to compare and contrast children's learning experiences within Communication and Language. I also need to include some theorists. Is anyone able to point me in the right direction?? Thanks :unsure:
AnonyMouse_9650 Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Noam Chomsky springs to mind as one of the most obvious theorists. Not sure what OU mean by compare and contrast children's learning experiences within C&L - maybe a compare and contrast could be a bi-lingual or eal child's experiences compared against a native english speaker or a child with a speech and language delay using perhaps non-verbal communication against a fluent talker?
AnonyMouse_8885 Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Having completed my foundation degree and BA, these 'compare and contrast' words crop up a lot. You need argue one theorist against the other, linking it to early years/your setting if possible... and use critical analysis throughout. Do this and you will sail through. Hard at the beginning, I know, but as you progress, it will be come a lot easier. Good Luck !!
Guest Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 Thank you both for your help, I will have a go and see how I get on. I struggle with the academic writing and referencing and not having a very helpful tutor doesn't help, also I am currently living aboard so not able to make the tutorials which doesn't help! I use the forum and resource section when I need inspiration or help it's very helpful. Thank you
SueFinanceManager Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 Hi Whole load of articles about theorists right here on the forum, hope they help, Sue
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