(Language can be seen and heard; it can be diverse or standard. With this in mind, discuss the different roles that language can have in a child 's life.
Language is the most significant developmental milestone a person learns from an early age. From the early fundamentals of language, a child hears language, then learns to communicate their needs and wants, developing to a more intricate level where a child of primary age is able to express their feelings, thoughts, values and beliefs through many practices of communication. Language can often be seen and heard through non-verbal and verbal communication, e.g. through written text, storytelling and singing. This includes languages used by many individuals that are influenced by cultural backgrounds …show more content…
When a child does a painting and points to brush strokes in the painting saying “a house”. The next stage is the pre- operational stage (4 to 5 years) where the child develops an understanding that words can represent people, objects, actions and feelings and are able to engage in a storytelling, puppet play and verbally share idea’s in play. The concreate operational stage (5 to 6 years) where a child begins to use logic and symbols theoretically to problem …show more content…
Oral language strengthens the development of learning through questioning, sharing ideas, attaining knowledge and development of concepts, effective communication and reflection. “The curriculum calls for children in their early years and beyond to learn about language as a system while simultaneously developing an understanding of, and capacity to use, language as a way of creating meaning. It also instils a gradual awareness of the features and patterns of the English language so that it can be used to shape effective oral and written texts.” (Fellowes, J. & Oakley, G.2014 p 17) Language is experienced through speech, written form (semiotic system). Other systems using gestures images and sounds are engaged to converse with peers e.g. sign language, flash cards, photos and
Language is the most significant developmental milestone a person learns from an early age. From the early fundamentals of language, a child hears language, then learns to communicate their needs and wants, developing to a more intricate level where a child of primary age is able to express their feelings, thoughts, values and beliefs through many practices of communication. Language can often be seen and heard through non-verbal and verbal communication, e.g. through written text, storytelling and singing. This includes languages used by many individuals that are influenced by cultural backgrounds …show more content…
When a child does a painting and points to brush strokes in the painting saying “a house”. The next stage is the pre- operational stage (4 to 5 years) where the child develops an understanding that words can represent people, objects, actions and feelings and are able to engage in a storytelling, puppet play and verbally share idea’s in play. The concreate operational stage (5 to 6 years) where a child begins to use logic and symbols theoretically to problem …show more content…
Oral language strengthens the development of learning through questioning, sharing ideas, attaining knowledge and development of concepts, effective communication and reflection. “The curriculum calls for children in their early years and beyond to learn about language as a system while simultaneously developing an understanding of, and capacity to use, language as a way of creating meaning. It also instils a gradual awareness of the features and patterns of the English language so that it can be used to shape effective oral and written texts.” (Fellowes, J. & Oakley, G.2014 p 17) Language is experienced through speech, written form (semiotic system). Other systems using gestures images and sounds are engaged to converse with peers e.g. sign language, flash cards, photos and