Literacy Influences Child Development, Social Interaction And Development Of The Brain

Emergent literacy is the earliest period or stage of learning to read and write (Temple, Crawford, Ogle & Freppon, 2014, p13). It is a process involving the development of language and print concepts, especially as they begin to link together. Children learn how to read before they are taught how to read. Starting as early as birth, they acquire some knowledge about language, reading and writing prior to entering school. The development occurs in the everyday contexts of the home and the community. Nevertheless, there are several elements for children to acquire in order to fully develop their awareness of literacy.

This understanding of literacy development is relatively new and complements the research that supports the crucial role that early experiences play in shaping the development of our brain.

Literacy has the power to transform us. By reading we learn new things and we are more likely to express ourselves to others. We can understand another’s language, other cultures, and know the way others way of thought.

My literacy journey began from my pre-primary school in Nepal. I started first my school when I was 4/5 years. At that time, as I remember I learned to identify letters (A, B, C, D…). Pre-primary school was always difficult and frustrating for me as a child because that was the time of play and I was unknown about the importance of education. I think after one years at the time of grade one I started to write letters (A, B, C….) and numbers (1, 2, 3…). Later on, when I was introduced with forming

Literacy embraces reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Integrating all of these into a literacy program is key. Teachers must provide endless and ongoing opportunities for their student to read, write, listen, and speak.

I define literacy as being able to express my thoughts and emotions. I know everyone has different opinions and emotions. Therefore, everyone will write differently and read in a different pace. Also, everyone likes different types of books, for example fiction or nonfiction. As a result, everyone’s literacy journey is unique. Everyone has a different definition when it comes to literacy which is what makes it special. Some prefer to read and others prefer to write. It all depends on personal preference.

c.h. Knoblauch in the essay titled ;literacy and the politics of education conveys literacy or rather the idea of it is highly subjective to differing aguements and its percieved importance varies from person to person. Litteracy is enforced by those who you use it and altho its not all languages have used it, it is agrgued that humanity cannot progress without it. Today literacy is commonly associated with social reality and forms thereof.

Literacy is fundamental to all areas of learning from an early age, as it unlocks access to the wider curriculum. Being literate increases opportunities for pupils in all aspects of life and lays the foundations for lifelong learning and work.

Carina Storrs, CNN article “This is your child’s brain on reading”, she discusses the various research studies focusing on early brain development in children who are introduced to literacy at early stages of life. The studies show how the brains activity increases with children as young as newborn. Studies have been performed by many different researchers. Ms. Storrs has quoted several of those researchers in her article with scientific proof of the advantages in a child’s behavior and academic performance by reading to younger children. Various studies have been conducted all over the country with some of the same results.

Literacy is usually understood as the ability to read and write. Becoming literate as a human being is very vital to your success. Without literacy you are bound to fail. Most people began the literacy journey prior to even being born. The human fetus begins to hear at around the seven month mark, although comprehension doesn’t start until a while after the child is actually born. Literacy typically is learned via a parent and or guardian, school teachers in addition to self-teaching. In my personal opinion literacy is a topic that you will continually improve upon your entire life.

In the society of today, one of the most vital skills to have is literacy. It seems like our whole lives revolve around literacy.

Brain development is very critical in the early stages of life. The brain begins to form very early in prenatal life, however, brain development is a life marathon not a sprint. This is why brain development and emergent literacy belongs together like peanut butter and jelly. Emergent literacy is a gradual process that takes place over time from birth; until a child can read and write in what we consider to be a conventional sense (Machado, 2013). Infants almost immediately communicate with their mother after birth, their bond initially begins when the mother holds them for the first time making eye contact; this is called gaze coupling. As the child brain develops over the next few weeks the mother and baby become attached. Making eye

How Literacy Shapes the World About 67 percent of students who cannot read proficiently by fourth grade will end up on welfare or in jail (dosomething.org). One of the most crucial factors in kids’ lives is literacy. If kids cannot efficiently read and write, how are they supposed to apply for scholarships, write essays, or compose resumés for job applications? Not being exceptional at reading and writing can prevent children from reaching their maximum potential in life.

Parents and careers, you have a great impact on your child's education! You can encourage literacy learning from an early age by providing support and learning opportunities at home.

Everyday kids,teens, and even college students learn about literacy. Literacy is the ability to read and write. So other wise in someone's everyday life or job you use literacy in something you do. So for instance if you have a job as a teacher or even a job as building constructor because being a teacher you need to be able to know and teach literacy to your class so they could learn how to read and write so they can get a good career later in life. For a building constructor you need how to read the blueprints for how to build the building or house that they need to make. Also they need how to