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Peer reviewedCohen, Sophia R. – Child Development, 1985
Used descriptive analysis and a forced choice task to investigate childrens' and adults' production, interpretation, and judgment of notation. Results showed that young children may not impose the same symbol-meaning structure at decoding that was proposed at encoding. Only after this ability develops does a preference for one form-one function…
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Development, Encoding (Psychology), Language Acquisition
Peer reviewedMcMullen, Mary Benson – Young Children, 1998
Discusses development of symbolic thinking in toddlers as a step in language acquisition and skill development. Examines means of encouraging this symbolic problem solving, such as setting the stage for problems, helping children plan problem-solving strategies, and encouraging children in self-evaluating their skills. Examines development of…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Language Acquisition, Language Skills, Literacy Education
