Children's Modality Preference for Novel Word Learning

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Title:	Children's Modality Preference for Novel Word Learning
Author:	Maher, Elizabeth
Description:	Research was conducted using a single subject design format to examine the modality preference of two young children, twenty-two month old twin females, who were introduced to new vocabulary words during four home visits. The purpose of this study was to determine which modality (i.e. sign or verbal) facilitated word learning. Two independent variables were considered, modality and level of difficulty (i.e. “easy” versus “difficult” words). Abilities were rated using a four-point (0-3) scale ranging from a score of 0 (no production) to a score of 3 (accurate sign or verbal production). A descriptive analysis was completed. The analysis indicated that (a) individual children may have preferred word learning modalities and (b) words that are multisyllablic or require combinatorial hand movements may not be more difficult for children to learn.
Permanent Link:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1083594203 http://hdl.handle.net/2374.OX/19284
Date:	2004

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