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Peer reviewedSchober-Peterson, Debra; Johnson, Cynthia J. – Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 1989
Conversational samples of 10 dyads of 4-year-old children during play were analyzed. All dyads evidenced some lengthy topics (13-91 utterances), characterized by 3 text-level functions: enacting scenarios, describing, and problem solving. Three-fourths of all dialogues were considered relatively short. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Child Language, Discourse Analysis, Interpersonal Communication, Language Acquisition
MacWhinney, Brian, Ed. – Transcript Analysis, 1984
The background, rationale, elements, and organization of the newly-formed Child Language Data Exchange System (CHILDES) database containing child language data-transcripts are outlined in this first issue of their newsletter. The system was formed in response to a need for greater efficiency in data sharing, greater precision in data collection…
Descriptors: Child Language, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Databases
PDF pending restorationCecconi, Christine P. – 1987
A classroom-oriented therapeutic program was devised for four pragmatically impaired preschoolers who showed little spontaneous language use within the classroom. Intervention strategies focused on facilitating interactions during free play and were based on four principles for practitioners: be child-oriented; engineer the environment; use…
Descriptors: Child Language, Classroom Environment, Communication Disorders, Discourse Analysis
