EML1501
Assignment 4 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 651384
Due Date: 27 September 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1a.
Reading is a critical aspect of children's social and cognitive development for several
reasons. It serves as a foundational skill that influences various areas of growth, including
language acquisition, cognitive abilities, and social interaction.
Firstly, from a cognitive perspective, reading fosters the development of essential cognitive
processes such as phonological awareness, print awareness, and vocabulary growth.
Phonological awareness, the ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in language, is
crucial for decoding words and understanding their meaning. Print awareness involves
recognizing that print carries meaning and understanding how written language works, such
as knowing that text is read from left to right and top to bottom. Vocabulary growth is also
significantly enhanced through reading, as children are exposed to new words and
concepts that they might not encounter in everyday conversations.
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