Course 6 Activity 3: Share Your Thoughts
Do we have to start teaching languages by introducing children to the alphabet? Should children be familiarised with the letters in sequence? Share your thoughts.
Course 1 Activity 1: Share Your Reflections
Watch the video film “Khula Aakash” 2014 from the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XjDHOrcJyw and reflect on it. Think about what is ECCE? Why is it important? How does ECCE provide a basis for learning in school and life? Share your reflections.
Do we have to start teaching languages by introducing
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DeleteA child learns by listening
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DeleteYes , first we should start alphabets their sequence.
DeleteNo...children can learn better with listening
DeleteChildren's knowledge of letter names and shapes is a strong predictor of their success in learning to read. Knowing letter names is strongly related to children's ability to remember the forms of written words and their ability to treat words as sequences of letters.
DeleteChildren whose alphabetic knowledge is not well developed when they start school need sensibly organized instruction that will help them identify, name, and write letters. Once children are able to identify and name letters with ease, they can begin to learn letter sounds and spellings.
yes, children should start alphabets
DeleteChildren learn fast using pictorial means.
DeleteChildren learn the language from their environment. Their vocabulary and thinking skills will improve. However to connect this with real world of reading and writing is necessary. Knowing letter names and phonics is strongly related to children's ability to remember the forms of written words and their ability to read and understand the meaning of the text.
DeleteIt is not required that letters are introduced in sequence. Rather it should be introduced in such cluster where child will be able to form many words out of it.
Yes, let the children children listen to the alphabet and sing along! This way they learn the letters and the sounds!
DeleteA child first listen and understand the language. Once the child starts speaking we should introduce the letters with phonetics to them. Teaching Hindi letters need to introduce vowel sound first no sequencing required.
DeleteChildren's knowledge of letter ,words, are the ladder to their success in learning to read.
DeleteChildren whose alphabetic knowledge is well developed and enable a learner to not only read well but also comprehend effectively.
Whatever we plan to teach the child should be designed keeping in mind the child's grasping power and accordingly alphabetical knowledge should be given .
DeleteYes firstly we should introduce the alphabets their sequence and then their Phonemes...
ReplyDeleteTeaching children letters associated with the phonetical pictures is the best to imbibe in their mind as they see as well hear.
ReplyDeleteLanguage should always be taught in a natural way. No mother would start teaching the alphabets to introduce the child to language. The child listens to the language and starts speaking. So listening to a rich language is a best way to introduce the language. The child will naturally start speaking. Once they comprehend the language they can be introduced to the print script phonetically and writing at last.
ReplyDeleteAs we say mother is the first teacher of anyone. Mother doesn't teach any letter or word by writing before communication. Same we should follow in classroom teaching a child should be given first listening and speaking opportunity to learn better.
DeleteChildren appear to acquire alphabetic knowledge in a sequence that begins with letter names, then letter shapes, and finally letter sounds. Children learn letter names by singing songs such as the "Alphabet Song," and by reciting rhymes. They learn letter shapes as they play with blocks, plastic letters, and alphabetic books. Informal but planned instruction in which children have many opportunities to see, play with, and compare letters leads to efficient letter learning. This instruction should include activities in which children learn to identify, name, and write both upper case and lower case versions of each letter.
ReplyDeleteChild starts learning language when he starts understanding the world around him. Teaching them alphabet comes much later. And its not necessary that they should be taught in sequence .
ReplyDeletelanguage should be taught in most easy way . So that children can understand it ina better way
ReplyDeleteChildren's knowledge of letter ,words, are the ladder to their success in learning to read.
DeleteChildren whose alphabetic knowledge is well developed and enable a learner to not only read well but also comprehend effectively.
Language should always be taught in a natural way. Child starts learning language when he starts understanding the world around him. Teaching them alphabet comes much later. And its not necessary that they should be taught in sequence .
ReplyDeleteLanguage comes naturally to children by hearing .Learning the usage is taught once the child is ready to learn thereafter alphabets etc are taught'
ReplyDeleteAny language should be introduced or taught in a natural way. A child do not learn the mother tongue by learning the letters of the alphabet.
ReplyDeleteLanguage comes naturally to children by hearing. Teaching them alphabet comes much later.
ReplyDeleteLanguage comes naturally to children by hearing. Teaching them alphabet comes much late
Deleteshould not be directly introduced ,rather from listening, corelating, comprehending and then connecting sounds to letters
Deletelanguage can be taught through sound ,showing objects picture, then children will recall many more objects and things
DeleteLanguage can be taught through sounds let the children say the names of objects around them and ask them about the sound in the naming word and then connect taht sound with the alphabet
ReplyDeleteLanguage is a natural process. No mother would start teaching the alphabets to introduce the child to language. The child listens to the language and starts speaking. So listening to a rich language is a best way to introduce the language. The child will naturally start speaking. Once they comprehend the language they can be introduced to the print script phonetically and writing at last.
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Language learning comes naturally to a child by hearing people around him/her from birth till the time they are ready for learning language as a part of academics and schooling. By that time child speaks and understands language ,spoken at home , usually mother tongue well. Then the child is introduced to recognition of alphabets in a sequence through pictures for easy grasping and understanding. Child identifies the pictures and relates it to alphabets learnt. Gradually they are introduced to phonics and later to reading and understanding of words and then to writing.
ReplyDeleteNo not needed because child first learns by litening
ReplyDeleteI don't think that children should be taught letters in an order... the entire agenda of improving preschooling in NEP 2020 is to make it more practical, interesting and adaptable for kids. Children understand sounds as they listen and speak. Therefore, introducing phonetics first is more favourable... anyways doing alphabets in a sequence is not of any use apart from knowing the ABC rhyme! Also, beginning with 'A' which is a vowel, will confuse the children with its sound as it has 5 different sounds and it'll be much easier for the child to decode the sounds of consonants and then gradually move towards vowels.
ReplyDeleteNo not needed
ReplyDeleteNot necessary to introduce alphabet first.
ReplyDeleteLanguage comes naturally.
ReplyDeleteA child can learn to speak by listening-be it mother tongue or any other language. Alphabets need not be introduced first , but phonemic is important
Children's knowledge of letter names and shapes is a strong predictor of their success in learning to read. Knowing letter names is strongly related to children's ability to remember the forms of written words and their ability to treat words as sequences of letters.
ReplyDeleteChildren whose alphabetic knowledge is not well developed when they start school need sensibly organized instruction that will help them identify, name, and write letters. Once children are able to identify and name letters with ease, they can begin to learn letter sounds and spellings.
Do we have to start teaching languages by introducing children to the alphabet? Should children be familiarized with the letters in sequence? Share your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThe child will learn naturally by listening the language used most frequently, gradually moving on to speaking the language using phonic sounds moving on to reading or getting acquainted to letter /alphabets used and then finally arriving to writing it.
Children can learn by listening 🎶 and ofcourse by play way methods we can start teaching them languages as these are integrated learning too.
ReplyDeleteLanguage learning comes naturally, and children are born with all they require to develop their language skills. Therefore, as long as we expose children to language in early childhood, they will learn to speak.
ReplyDeleteListening and then imitating the sounds is the earliest form of communication, so an environment which is rich and enables the children to experience varied forms of language at early stage of the child's life goes a long way to develop the language skills in children.
ReplyDeleteAlphabets learning is only a natural progression in every child's life. They learn alphabets too according to their age and pace.
ReplyDeleteYes, children's knowledge of the alphabet is a strong thing of their success in learning letter sounds and in recognizing words. Knowing alphabet with phonic sounds is strongly helpful to children's ability to remember the written alphabet and their ability to treat words as sequences of letters. Yes, they should be familiarised with the letters in sequences with phonics sound.
ReplyDeleteIn the beginning of the reading stage it is not necessarily important to follow introduction to phonics. Gradually children will learn to discover the need of letter sound when they attempt to write. Phonemic awareness emerges as language skills develop naturally. Thus, invented spellings are a part of the process of foundational Literacy.
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no , language is something which can be learnt best by listening and imitating at the initial level so alphabet should be introduced later on.
ReplyDeleteYes. To introduce the alphabets sequence to the youngest kids is good initiative but the best style is through visual representation to boost up their mind and to generate creative thinking.
ReplyDeleteChildren appear to acquire alphabetic knowledge in a sequence that begins with letter names, then letter shapes, and finally letter sounds. Children learn letter names by singing songs such as the "Alphabet Song," and by reciting rhymes.
ReplyDeleteChildren appear to acquire alphabetic knowledge in a sequence that begins with letter names, then letter shapes, and finally letter sounds. Children learn letter names by singing songs such as the "Alphabet Song," and by reciting rhymes
ReplyDeleteChildren learn any language from their surroundings- parents, siblings, exposure to listening to different sounds. It is not necessary to teach the alphabets in sequence.
ReplyDeleteWith the help of various teaching aids we can introduce alphabets
ReplyDeleteA child learns in his natural environment and learns maximum the first language he listens to at home ie the mother tongue. The use of phonic sounds will help the child understand the other languages as well.
ReplyDeleteChild must be introduced to phonic sound in a systematic manner rather than learning the alphabets.
ReplyDeleteDo we have to start teaching languages by introducing children to the alphabet? Should children be familiarised with the letters in sequence? Share your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteNO , LANGUAGE COMES NATURALLY TO THE CHILDREN. WE NEED TO GIVE A LOT OF EXPOSURE TO SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS INITIALLY. WHEN THE CHILD IS ABLE TO COMPREHEND THE SOPKEN LANGUAGE, SPEAKING NATURALLY COMES. THE CHILD BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND PHONOLOGY ASPECT OF THE LANGUAGE TOO. INTRODUCTION OF ALPHABET IS MORE FOR READING AND WRITING. THIS COMES LATER. NO, LETTERS SHOULD NOT BE TAUGHT IN SEQUENCE AS IT HAS PRACTICALLY NO RELEVANCE EXCEPT WHILE USING A DICTIONARY. THOSE LETTERS NEED TO BE INTRODUCED FIRST WHICH CAN BE COMBINED TO MAKE MEANINGFUL WORDS.
in my opinion, child learns by listening which can be followed by the alphabet
ReplyDeleteListening and speaking are two important skills of language development. Children start speaking before they step in their institutional education, at home, listening the interaction between family members, from their favorite TV channels or so. Language development begins before they are introduced to English alphabet or varnmala in their mother tongue.
ReplyDeleteLearning of letters in sequence is only to memorise all 26 letters at a go, otherwise there is no such importance of making them learn in sequence. They should learn the letters easy to pronounce or form .
No, the child listens to the language and starts speaking. Teaching them alphabet comes much later.
ReplyDeleteWe should introduce the letters through picture reading, introducing the initial sound of the letter. It's not necessary to introduce the letters in sequence.
ReplyDeletealphabets are just symbols. LSRW is perfect
ReplyDeletechildren start speaking and expressing before they enter school, which means they observe, understanding, follow and repeat .Same process to be practiced in school ,to make them acquainted with literature and make it a tool of expressing and communicating. so LSRW is the best method .
ReplyDeleteNo need.. Children learn by listening first, then slowly, it can be started. By rhymes, songs
ReplyDeleteChildren start learning the language when they start understanding the world around them. Teaching them the alphabet comes much later. And they don't need to be taught in a sequence.
ReplyDeleteIt is by listening and starting to speak simple words that a child is introduced to a language. Knowledge of alphabets and their sequence comes much later. This order of development is natural and phonemic awareness then comes naturally too.
ReplyDeleteChildren should be made familiar with the english alphabets and their corresponding alphabets in mother language. yes they should be introduced alphabets in sequence and in thelater stages they should be introduced with the sound that the letter produces and it should be related with the sound in their mother language. focuss should be more on reading and expressing the same.
ReplyDeleteLanguage should always be taught in a natural way. No mother would start teaching the alphabets to introduce the child to language. The child listens to the language and starts speaking. So listening to a rich language is a best way to introduce the language. The child will naturally start speaking. Once they comprehend the language they can be introduced to the print script phonetically and writing at las
ReplyDeleteTeaching a language in school is for written and oral both ,for written we need to teach letters in sequence otherwise we learn a language by listening also for example if we move to a country like Japan after some time we start understanding the local language by listening
ReplyDeleteNo, children can learn better with listening. The child listens to the language and starts speaking. So listening to a rich language is a best way to introduce the language.
ReplyDeleteYes.writing pattern will effect children to identify the letter and it impact a child to pronounce. No oral will give that much impact.
ReplyDeleteChildren learn better when they listen. Alphabets can be introduced
ReplyDeletesimultaneously while using audio method of teaching so that child could be well versed with both oral and written part.
Children should be taught to more on spoken language at the early stage .After which they can be introduced to alphabets through pictures and sounds . It is important to start from easier patterns and then switch to alphabets related to it .Not needed to do in sequence
ReplyDeleteChildren whose alphabetic knowledge is not well developed when they start school need sensibly organized instruction that will help them identify, name, and write letters. Once children are able to identify and name letters with ease, they can begin to learn letter sounds and spellings.
ReplyDeleteYes,we have to start teaching languages by introducing children to the alphabet.
ReplyDeletechildren should be familiarised with the letters but not in sequence.
Letter identification is important
With the introduction of language we can start teaching alphabets. which will make them to understand sentence.
ReplyDeleteChildren should be taught to more on spoken language at the early stage .After which they can be introduced to alphabets through pictures and sounds .Teach the sounds of letters that can be used to build many words (e.g., m, s, a, t). Introduce lower case letters first unless upper case letters are similar in configuration Once children are able to identify and name letters with ease, they can begin to learn letter sounds and spellings.
ReplyDeleteNo. Children are already familiar with the alphabets before coming to school. They have learnt many words too. It's just that we need to develop their LSRW skills by taking their prior knowledge further.
ReplyDeleteAt the earlier stages, more emphasis should be laid on listening rather than writing.
ReplyDeleteIntroduction to any language transitions from listening, speaking, reading & writing. So children learn by listening to rhymes and pick up the language . Then they see pictures/ listen and speak. So more emphasis should be on listening and one can introduce alphabets through phonic sounds which they listen.
ReplyDeleteNo, children learn the language in the initial stage by listening rather than introducing them to alphabets. Later alphabets can be introduced to them. Instead of familiarizing them with letters in sequence they should be made familiar with the most common used phonic sounds.
ReplyDeleteNo, children learn language before they are taught alphabets in the early years. They should be made familiar
ReplyDeleteto common phonic sounds before teaching them letters in sequence.
No need. Listening enough to language will make the child to speak.If the child is able to understand all the patters perfectly any letter s/he can write.
ReplyDeleteAll depends on your child. Most children begin recognising some letters between the ages of two and three though some won't until they are around four years old. There's no need to push your toddler to learn the alphabet if she doesn't seem interested yet.
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Indian school Darsait
No, should start with rhymes, stories, picture recognition and then go to alphabet with their sound however sequence has not much to do with reading skill
ReplyDeleteNo. In my opinion, child learns by listening which can be followed by the alphabet.
ReplyDeleteno,in natural way.
ReplyDeleteYes it is better to start with the knowledge of alphabets
ReplyDeleteChildren shouldn't be taught alphabetically and sequentially. Stress should be given on phonics as children tend to pick up sounds faster.
ReplyDeleteTo teach language, it is not absolutely necessary to teach alphabet sequentially. Language comes naturally to children. At a later stage, letters can be introduced to them, on the basis of experiential learning.
ReplyDeleteIt is more important to stress on phonetics rather than the alphabetical order of letters during a child's early learning stage.
ReplyDeleteChildren learn whatever they observe around them. Introduction of alphabets should be appropriate to age once they have acquired some basic Oral skills through pictures, stories, rhymes etc. which is obviously also natural in behaviour.
ReplyDeletePhonics should be the priority and sequence should be taught but the process should go step by step.
I don't think so. Children learn by listening, initially. Afterwards may be while explaining the phonetic sound they learn the alphabets.
ReplyDeleteA Child starts learning language when he starts understanding the world around him. Teaching alphabet in a sequence for kids, is not necessary . Phonics can be introduced for easy reading with sounds.
ReplyDeleteWe do not have to start teaching a language by introducing children to the alphabet. Children can learn to speak in a language by speaking too. However, learning the alphabet it essential in order to develope the LSRW skills. Learning the alphabet in sequence helps us to memorize the letters easily. It would be much more difficult to remember all the letters without a sequence. Also, many things in the world are organized according the sequence of alphabet like dictionaries, encyclopaedias, etc.
ReplyDelete***children can learn to speak a language by listening.
DeleteLearning language is a natural process,
ReplyDeleteChildren listen and learn by imitating elders. Hence it is not necessary to teach them the alphabet. Moreover, language learning is a natural process which happens gradually at a pace convenient to the child.
ReplyDeleteAlphabet may be introduced later on wherein the child is able to recognise the sound for which the letter stands
ReplyDeleteIt is not necessary that alphabet should be taught in sequence as children learn much of words before they are ready for school.It is important for a child to know ,identify and say that words before he starts writing.
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ReplyDeleteNo its not compulsory as every child is unique. First children learn by listening then we should move to alphabet and then sequencing.
ReplyDeleteActually the perfect way is to start with Listening, Speaking,Reading and Writing. When we reach the writing stage. We should start with patterns followed by Alphabets.
ReplyDeleteNo, language teaching should not be started by introducing to Alphabets.It should start with Picture reading, Narrating a Story etc.
ReplyDeleteMy personal experience as a kindergarten parent a decade ago) - my child was familiarised with the alphabet of lower-case letters and sounds. Rhyming words- Family words- at, an, am, ap , ag, ad, ab, ay, ar, ax and so on for CVC word families– reading was introduced. The child acquired reading skills efficiently coupled with reading aloud with everyday practice. The reason for the same can be attributed to the following-
ReplyDeleteIntroduction to the letters of Phonic instruction in Alphabetic principle will help the child to learn the relation between written language and sounds of spoken language. Children learn the letters in the following order- name, shape, sound and spellings. When children learn to read, they understand the sequence mentioned and arrive at the semantic sense of the content they read. The practice opportunities must enable the child to practice letter sound relationships as part of everyday tasks.
However, as a Kindergarten teacher supported by research and technology, I have learnt the following:
Though there is no rule to familiarise the letters in a sequence, children must first be familiarised with the words that help develop reading faster- 1. letters with high utility the spellings m, a, t, s, p, and h
2. consonants such as f, m, n, r, and s, whose sounds can be pronounced in isolation with the least distortion
3. separate the introduction of sounds for letters that are auditorily confusing, such as /b/ and /v/ or /i/ and /e/, or visually confusing, such as b and d or p and g.
However, as children enter into Nursery / Kindergarten with a pre- learning experience wherein, the sequence of the alphabet is learnt as a rhyme/ song, learning can always happen with continued efforts both from the parent and the teacher side.
No ,Children learn best through their senses . They should learn in the order of similar phonics like in the order given below :-
ReplyDeletes,a,t,i,p,n
c,k,e,h,r,m,d
g,o,u,l,f,b
j,z,w,v
y,x,q
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ReplyDeleteNo it is not necessary to teach children introducing alphabets .They are visually attracted so lots of emphasis so be on flashcards,interactive sessions,nature walk,free outdoor play to develop their verbal,cognitive, motor skills .Once they are ready They can be introduced with alphabets that too randomly as they have ability to grasp more as needed.
ReplyDeleteLSRW is the perfect way to teach. While starting with writing part. We start with pattern and after that with Alphabet.
ReplyDeleteThe natural environment is the stimulus for the child. Let them be encourages to pick up sounds in the nature first. Later on progression should be in the following order- Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. They should be familiarized with the sounds of letters.
ReplyDeleteYes children should be familiarized with the alphabets so that they understand better
ReplyDeleteNo it is not necessary as they can learn it later
ReplyDeleteChildren need to be familiarised by the alphabet but it is not necessary that it should be in sequence. It is important that they understand the sound first and then the letters in the alphabet.
ReplyDeleteNo. Child first learns by litening.
ReplyDeleteLanguage comes naturally to the child. Too much of presure won't work. Listening and speaking and every day practice would help child to get acquainted and fluent
ReplyDeleteCombination of alphabets and words with pictures works best.
ReplyDeleteconversations are important in learning a language. A child mimics a lot of what they hear. The vocabulary builds on hearing and association to sounds.
ReplyDeleteChildren learn by listening.
ReplyDeleteFirst , sound should be taught first then recognition with the letters sholud be introduced.
ReplyDeletestudents learn easily by listening so sounds should be introduced first the we can go on with spelling of similar words
ReplyDeleteA child learns by listening
ReplyDeleteYes , first we should start alphabets their sequence.
ReplyDeleteYes, let the children children listen to the alphabet and sing along! This way they learn the letters and the sounds!
ReplyDeleteYes, phonics will be the first followed by alphabets.
ReplyDeleteYes, phonetics will be the first followed by alphabets.
ReplyDeletechildren should learn the phonetics along with the alphabet
ReplyDeletelisten and speak . so videos should be added
ReplyDeleteChildren learn different languages due to multi lingual environment around them.But to know the intricacies of a dominant language in school they may need to understand the letter sequence, phonics grammar etc .efficiently to have a good command over it .
ReplyDeletewe need not push child to learn the alphabet while learning a language not necessary that a child should learn the alphabet in sequence.
ReplyDeleteNo, but most of our Indian languages the word sounds as the sounds of the letters, so learning of alphabet is synonymous with word sound.
ReplyDeleteNo. Here LSRW skills should be implemented. First child will listen carefully. Try to speak about it and read it aloud then the child will write.
ReplyDeleteno, introduction of the alphabet is not necessary for language learning. Language learning is an innate process which the child is born with.Child learns language through his/her auditory skills.
ReplyDeleteIt is helpful to teach the letters in sequence as it aids in reading.
We should introduce alphabets and also how they sound this will help the children to understand a bit briefly.
ReplyDeleteFirst they recognise the sounds and gradually learn the language.
ReplyDeleteYes. Before entering the school environment, child starts his language learning journey at home. There family members try to make the child aware of his environment by using mother tongue itself.
ReplyDeleteFirst alphabets should be taught with their sounds i.e the phonic sounds should be taught first.
ReplyDeleteA child first listen and understand the language. Once the child starts speaking we should introduce the letters with phonetics to them.
ReplyDeleteGenerally a child first learns how to speak words when they communicate at home during early childhood/infancy. Then once they start going to school they learn the letters to develop more words, which is a perfectly fine way to learn how to write, speak and form new words and eventually sentences.
ReplyDeleteChildren learn a language by listening to the sounds of the words. Teaching alphabet in a sequence wont help in learning a language or reading it . Children must be taught the sounds and shapes of the letters to help them put together to make words. Non-sense words do help them acquire language skills of reading and spelling too.
ReplyDeleteChildren learn the sequence of the alphabet through ABC songs and they learn to speak a language even without knowing the formation of letters as in the mothertongue/ any language they communicate.
Children need not familiarise the letters in asequence.
1. Words with long sounds- m, s and f can be introduced first
2. Commonly used letters- m, s, f, c, p, t
3. 1 or 2 short vowel sounds separately to avoid confusion
4. new sounds to be taught in small steps with reinforcment in the previous sounds
5. Visually similar letters should not be taught together- q p and d b and f t.
No...children can learn better with listening
ReplyDeleteStress should be given on phonics as children tend to learn sounds faster.
ReplyDeleteConversations are important in learning a language. A child mimics a lot of what they hear. The vocabulary builds on hearing and association to sounds.More emphasis should be on listening and one can introduce alphabets through phonic sounds which they listen.
ReplyDeletethe child learns by listening. the alphabet can always be introduced at a later stage
ReplyDeleteNo , there should be no such rule.We can always go fron easy to complex.
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