Module 5 Introduction
Te big difference between human beings and animals is the ability of human beings to communicate with each other by means of language. Te first years of a child’s life are important for language development. In this period, the foundation of later language development is laid. Language includes all forms of communication such as speech, writing, finger talk, facial expressions, body language and sign language. Children have to use a language that is meaningful to others. It can only be meaningful if the hearer can understand the speaker. Learning to speak is a long and complicated process. Children’s literature is one of the most important means by which the Educarer can promote the child’s language and thoughts. “Literature entices, motivates and develops. It opens doors of discovery and provides endless hours of adventure and enjoyment.” (Norton 1983:4)
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Value of books, stories and language activities 1.1 Cognitive (intellectual) and language development
a) Books, stories, rhymes and verse help to familiarise the child with words, ideas and facts.
b) Tey also serve as examples of good grammar. c) Te logical sequence of events in stories helps the child to see the connection between events and to become aware of sequence.
d) Tey provide an example of logical thinking – events occur in a specific sequence, and the child learns to appreciate the relationship between the events.
e) Books improve a child’s memory and concentration ability. f) Te child develops a love and respect for books when he enjoys the stories read to him. g) Te child learns that the words and pictures have meaning and this leads to preparation for reading. h) Books encourage the creative use of language. i) Tey form the basis for an appreciation of literature in later life. j) Te child’s general knowledge is increased. k) Te children learn to solve problems. l) Tey encourage the use of language, e.g. saying a rhyme or verse.
1.2 Emotional value
a) Books and stories, rhymes and verse have emotional value and satisfy the child’s emotional needs. Te young child identifies with the problems and successes of the characters. Tey help the child to overcome negative emotions such as fear of the dark or the doctor.
b) Tey strengthen bonds between the educarer and the child and provide mutual enjoyment. c) Te child learns about different feelings and emotions.
1.3 Social development
a) Te norms and values of the society are communicated to the child through stories, therefore the characters should be examples worth following. Good should always triumph over evil.
b) Te child identifies with the characters and learns to have sympathy with other people. c) It entices the shy child, because story telling is a group activity. Te shy child can relax, sit still, listen to the story and feel part of the group.
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