CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -What is receptive language? Receptive language is the “input” of language, the ability to understand and comprehend spoken language that you hear or read. For example, a child’s ability to listen and follow directions (e.g. “put on your coat”) relies on the child’s receptive language skills.

Detailed explanation-2: -Receptive language refers to how your child understands language. Expressive language refers to how your child uses words to express himself/herself. Young children with language difficulties may have: Poor eye contact. Difficulty interacting with other children.

Detailed explanation-3: -Speaking, gesturing (waving, pointing), writing (texting, emailing), facial expressions (crying, smiling), and vocalizations (crying, yelling) are all variations of expressive language.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reading and listening involve receiving information and so they are called the receptive skills. Speaking and writing are known as the productive skills because they involve producing words, phrases, sentences and paragraphs.

Detailed explanation-5: -When discussing receptive language, there are 4 main areas to consider: Following Directions. Understanding questions. Understanding grammar.