Michael Tomasello

Michael Tomasello is a prominent psychologist known for his research on how children acquire language. He argues that language learning is not just about imitating adults but involves understanding social interactions. According to Tomasello, children learn language by engaging with caregivers and using contextual clues to grasp meaning. He emphasizes the importance of shared experiences and intentions in communication, suggesting that children's unique cognitive abilities allow them to create grammatical rules from the examples they encounter. His work highlights the interplay between social interaction and cognitive development in the process of language acquisition.