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In this sequel to the storytelling session, we
explored "Language", and developing language skills.
First, we learnt the difference between communication
and expression. This was a distinction i had never
thought of before. Schools teach communication (and
that too in the teacher's language) over expressing.
Some things i learnt:
That "language" and "thinking" form a loop (thinking
leads to language which leads to better thinking which
leads to better language, and so on)
When you experience something, you reflect and then
automatically describe it better (improve expression)
Get children to think in all 3 aspects of language:
knowledge, outcome and understanding (we normally
focus on knowledge only)
Set aside reading time for the children; have
meaningful, exploratory conversations with them
Listening skills are also very important in language
devleopment.
I think that as far as language skills is concerned,
it's important for children to create, express and
communicate. Experiences, reflections, reading,
writing, listening, speaking, exploring -- are all
enriching.
Sujata
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