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ERIC Number: EJ321419
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Research in Review. Why Children Talk to Themselves.
Berk, Laura E.
Young Children, v40 n5 p46-52 Jul 1985
Identifies why children talk to themselves (private speech) and the crucial role that such speech plays in their cognitive development. Reviews research in children's egocentric or private speech development and suggests ways for adults to encourage private speech in learning environments. (DT)
Descriptors: Communication Research, Egocentrism, Individual Differences, Language Acquisition, Speech Communication, Teaching Methods, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Private Speech