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ERIC Number: EJ595750
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
Emily's Song: A Case Study of Egocentric Speech.
Calderwood, Patricia E.
Early Childhood Education Journal, v27 n1 p21-27 Fall 1999
Examines a song spontaneously created by a 44-month old. Finds that the relationship of the structure and functions of the song demonstrated the variation of egocentric speech connected to the child's thinking. Concludes that observation of form and content of such language use can provide information about language development, sense of self, and readiness for literacy experiences. (Author/SD)
Descriptors: Child Language, Egocentrism, Language Acquisition, Language Skill Attrition, Language Skills, Linguistic Performance, Literacy, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Self Concept, Social Development, Songs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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