Created by Charlie O'Connor
over 7 years ago
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Question | Answer |
Michael Haliday (1975) | Identified seven different functions that might be served when a child used language. Suggested that by having an intended outcome or motivation for using language, a child will be motivated further to use language. |
1. Instrumental | Where the child is trying to fulfil a need e.g. asking for food or drink |
2. Regulatory | Used to control the behaviour of someone e.g. telling a caregiver where to sit |
3. Interactional | Used to develop relationships with others e.g. telling a sibling you love them |
4. Personal | Used to express views and preferences e.g. me no like it |
5. Heuristic | Used to explore the world around them e.g. what you doing mummy? |
6. Imaginative | Used to explore something creatively or during play |
7. Representational | Used to exchange information - to give or receive information |
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