Assessing Pragmatic Skills in Young Children
Author Information
Author(s): Cristina Junquera, Begoña Zubiauz
Primary Institution: Salamanca University, Spain
Hypothesis
How can we effectively assess the development of pragmatic skills in early childhood?
Conclusion
The study developed a protocol that effectively assesses the development of pragmatic skills in children aged 3 to 6 years.
Supporting Evidence
- The protocol allows for the detection of varying levels of pragmatic skill development.
- Significant differences in pragmatic skills were found between different age groups.
- Construct validity was confirmed with high inter-rater reliability.
- Children's understanding of pragmatic skills evolves significantly from ages 3 to 6.
Takeaway
This study created a new way to check how well young kids understand and use language in social situations.
Methodology
The study involved a comparative assessment of pragmatic skills using a newly developed protocol with 40 kindergarten students.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to voluntary participation and exclusion of students with special educational needs.
Limitations
The sample size was small and may not represent the broader population.
Participant Demographics
40 students aged 3 to 6 years from a public school in Madrid, Spain.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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