Term Papers: – Why do some people criticize the idea, why do some people defend the idea?
Discuss the relevance of “30 million word gap” idea
– Why do some people criticize the idea, why do some people defend the idea?
– Shall we still keep that idea? Shall we rephrase it?
– What is the pros and cons of each idea?
First, you should watch the video and then, read the relevant articles. According to these documents you will write an essay which will include the answers of questions that I wrote below.
– 2 pages long
– 1.5 or 2 spaced
Documents: (Some documents are attached as pdf)
- – Ann Fernald’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpHwJyjm7rM
- – https://www.brookings.edu/blog/education-plus-development/2018/05/21/defending-the-30-million-word-gap-disadvantaged-children-dont-hear-enough-child-directed-words/
- https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/06/01/615188051/lets-stop-talking-about-the-30-million-word-gap
Questions
– Discuss the relevance of “30 million word gap” idea
– Why do some people criticize the idea, why do some people defend the idea?
– Shall we still keep that idea? Shall we rephrase it?
– What is the pros and cons of each idea?
