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    The document discusses two implications of language development stages for language teaching based on theories from B.F. Skinner and Noam Chomsky. Skinner's theory implies that teachers should reinforce correct student utterances through praise or rewards to encourage imitation, while Chomsky's theory implies that language instruction should utilize the innate language learning mechanisms in a child's brain.

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    The document discusses two implications of language development stages for language teaching based on theories from B.F. Skinner and Noam Chomsky. Skinner's theory implies that teachers should reinforce correct student utterances through praise or rewards to encourage imitation, while Chomsky's theory implies that language instruction should utilize the innate language learning mechanisms in a child's brain.

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    Matias, Roland Jr. G.

    2225640
    BSED- English 2

    Cite two implications of the stages of language development in language teaching. State each
    implication in one sentence only. (5 points each)

    1. According to B. F. Skinner, children imitate adults, their correct utterances are reinforced when
    they get what they want or are praised.
    2. According to Noam Chomsky, A child's brain contains special language-learning mechanisms at
    birth [Language Acquisition Device (LAD)].

    References:

    Theories of language acquisition - Montsaye Academy. (n.d.). Retrieved September 12, 2022, from
    https://www.montsaye.northants.sch.uk/assets/Uploads/English-Language-Summer-Work-2.pdf

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