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| Curriculum Development | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| Generative Phonology | 1 |
| Imitation | 1 |
| Language Acquisition | 1 |
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| Speech Communication | 1 |
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| Journal of Research and… | 1 |
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| Pellegrini, A. D. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedPellegrini, A. D. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1981
Through the process of manipulating language through speech play, young children learn the rules of their linguistic system. Metalinguistic awareness implies access to the rule system of language and the ability to distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable language usage. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Generative Phonology, Imitation
