Debunking the debunkers: two criticisms of premature, misleading, or otherwise unjustified dismissals of a well-known belief or finding: the 30-million-word gap for poor children (https://t.co/Davx1wYBsK), and the idea of distinct "learning styles" (https://t.co/vyU53I2tZt)
Language Matters: Denying the Existence of the 30-Million-Word Gap Has Serious Consequences.
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The discussions reflect a nuanced debate about the validity and implications of the 30-million-word gap, with some posters emphasizing the importance of the research and others critiquing the interpretations, as seen in phrases like 'debunking the debunkers' and highlighting the need for thorough testing. The tone varies from supportive to skeptical, demonstrating active engagement and recognition of the topic's significance.
Most comments support the importance of the research and the ongoing debate about the word gap, indicating general agreement with the article’s emphasis on linguistic quality and recognition of the controversy.
The discussions show curiosity about the research and the debate, as indicated by references to critiquing and defending the core ideas, suggesting moderate interest.
Participants reference specific critiques and responses, engaging with the topic through mentioning articles and counterarguments, demonstrating active involvement.
The conversations revolve around the significance of the research findings and their implications for childhood development and educational policy, indicating a perception of notable impact.
Abstract in brief
- The authors argue that the widely discussed "30 million word gap" is still important because children from lower-income families often do not hear enough high-quality speech, which is crucial for language development.
- The critique by Sperry, Sperry, and Miller suggests that lower income children are exposed to more speech than previously reported, but the authors emphasize that it's not just about quantity, but the *quality* of speech that matters for learning.
- They highlight three key points: whether a language gap indeed exists, the types of speech that support language growth, and how language skills impact school success, warning that dismissing the gap could negatively affect efforts to support low-income children's development.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyNo, the #30millionwordgap was not debunked. Our article critiquing Sperry and Sperry is now in print. You cannot overturn a finding if you don't really test it. https://t.co/LIGka4jHgI
این پژوهش البته خودش Caveate داره و همه ماجرا نیست : https://t.co/ntoNmYLJxy
@Sue_Cowley There's been a reasonable amount of work around the 'word gap' - with a critique in 2018 and this - more recently - which I think is useful... https://t.co/WNC2iROGC7
RT @KathyandRo1: No, the #30millionwordgap was not debunked. Our article critiquing Sperry and Sperry is now in print. You cannot overturn…
RT @KathyandRo1: No, the #30millionwordgap was not debunked. Our article critiquing Sperry and Sperry is now in print. You cannot overturn…
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این پژوهش البته خودش Caveate داره و همه ماجرا نیست : https://t.co/ntoNmYLJxy
@Sue_Cowley There's been a reasonable amount of work around the 'word gap' - with a critique in 2018 and this - more recently - which I think is useful... https://t.co/WNC2iROGC7
#InsidePolitics (2/2) https://t.co/Xu4OU331bk https://t.co/AQZFvsTRZL https://t.co/VyI21GF3qx
RT @alfiekohn: Debunking the debunkers: two criticisms of premature, misleading, or otherwise unjustified dismissals of a well-known belief…
RT @alfiekohn: Debunking the debunkers: two criticisms of premature, misleading, or otherwise unjustified dismissals of a well-known belief…
RT @alfiekohn: Debunking the debunkers: two criticisms of premature, misleading, or otherwise unjustified dismissals of a well-known belief…
RT @alfiekohn: Debunking the debunkers: two criticisms of premature, misleading, or otherwise unjustified dismissals of a well-known belief…
RT @KathyandRo1: No, the #30millionwordgap was not debunked. Our article critiquing Sperry and Sperry is now in print. You cannot overturn…
RT @alfiekohn: Debunking the debunkers: two criticisms of premature, misleading, or otherwise unjustified dismissals of a well-known belief…
RT @alfiekohn: Debunking the debunkers: two criticisms of premature, misleading, or otherwise unjustified dismissals of a well-known belief…
RT @alfiekohn: Debunking the debunkers: two criticisms of premature, misleading, or otherwise unjustified dismissals of a well-known belief…
RT @alfiekohn: Debunking the debunkers: two criticisms of premature, misleading, or otherwise unjustified dismissals of a well-known belief…
RT @alfiekohn: Debunking the debunkers: two criticisms of premature, misleading, or otherwise unjustified dismissals of a well-known belief…
Debunking the debunkers: two criticisms of premature, misleading, or otherwise unjustified dismissals of a well-known belief or finding: the 30-million-word gap for poor children (https://t.co/Davx1wYBsK), and the idea of distinct "learning styles" (https://t.co/vyU53I2tZt)
RT @KathyandRo1: No, the #30millionwordgap was not debunked. Our article critiquing Sperry and Sperry is now in print. You cannot overturn…
RT @KathyandRo1: No, the #30millionwordgap was not debunked. Our article critiquing Sperry and Sperry is now in print. You cannot overturn…
RT @KathyandRo1: No, the #30millionwordgap was not debunked. Our article critiquing Sperry and Sperry is now in print. You cannot overturn…
RT @KathyandRo1: No, the #30millionwordgap was not debunked. Our article critiquing Sperry and Sperry is now in print. You cannot overturn…
RT @KathyandRo1: No, the #30millionwordgap was not debunked. Our article critiquing Sperry and Sperry is now in print. You cannot overturn…
No, the #30millionwordgap was not debunked. Our article critiquing Sperry and Sperry is now in print. You cannot overturn a finding if you don't really test it. https://t.co/LIGka4jHgI
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