Dr. Todd Risley: Meaningful Differences in the Language Learning Environments of Young Children

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Dr. Todd Risley: Meaningful Differences in the Language Learning Environments of Young Children

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This Children of the Code interview is essential reading for parents who want to know how to give their babies/toddlers/children the very best start in life:
Dr. Todd Risley – Meaningful Differences in the Language Learning Environments of Young American Children
https://childrenofthecode.org/interviews/risley.htm

This research on language acquisition in America is pertinent to all children and parents/carers.
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Re: Dr. Todd Risley: Meaningful Differences in the Language Learning Environments of Young Children

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Dan Willingham discusses some of the issues linked to the Hart and Risley study:

http://www.danielwillingham.com/daniel- ... on+Blog%29
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