Emily's Song: A Case Study of Egocentric Speech.

Calderwood, Patricia E.

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ERIC Number: EJ595750

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Emily's Song: A Case Study of Egocentric Speech.

Calderwood, Patricia E.

Early Childhood Education Journal, v27 n1 p21-27 Fall 1999

Examines a song spontaneously created by a 44-month old. Finds that the relationship of the structure and functions of the song demonstrated the variation of egocentric speech connected to the child's thinking. Concludes that observation of form and content of such language use can provide information about language development, sense of self, and readiness for literacy experiences. (Author/SD)

Descriptors: Child Language, Egocentrism, Language Acquisition, Language Skill Attrition, Language Skills, Linguistic Performance, Literacy, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Self Concept, Social Development, Songs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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