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Bornstein, Marc H.; Putnick, Diane L.; Esposito, Gianluca – Developmental Psychology, 2020
The transaction of children's core language skill and their home learning environment was assessed across 5 waves from infancy (15 months) up to adolescence (11 years) in 1,751 low-socioeconomic status families. Child core language skill and the quality of the home learning environment were each stable across waves, and the two covaried at each…
Descriptors: Language Skills, Educational Environment, Family Environment, Socioeconomic Status
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Whitmarsh, Judith – International Journal of Early Years Education, 2011
An increasing emphasis is being placed on the importance of speech, language and communication (SLC) development during the first two years of life, since this contributes to cognitive ability and to later educational outcomes. This article explores what disadvantaged, first-time mothers know and understand about three key contributors to positive…
Descriptors: Infants, Language Acquisition, Language Skills, Mothers