The Importance Of Oral Language In A Classroom

This overview is based around the development of a child as a learner. From four prescribed readings information has been collected to show and state different ways of helping a child learn in a classroom. These four readings help make meaning of what a child is learning; it also shows directions by illustrating ways to help a child develop and acquire skills that they can use to better their knowledge and understanding in a classroom environment.

This article is based around the 5 elements for effective oral language instruction; they are useful information that teaches about the development of oral language in a classroom. These five components focus on these concepts to: 1. Develop listening & speaking skills, which are instructions to develop students ability to listen and speak well. From this children develop conversational skills which will influence how they interact with others; this will also increase their vocabulary, and also help develop strategies. An example that a teacher could use is "questioning technique" where they give the student time to think of their answer. 2. Teach a Variety of spoken texts, which teaches about 7 functions of oral language. For the student to be able develop understanding they have to be taught the different types of oral languages. 3. Create a language learning environment, this teaches about 3 elements of importance in a supportive classroom suitable for learners where they will feel safe and nurtured. Students will have their own way of learning, so as a teacher it is important to value students and their style of learning. This may be physically, culturally and also so that communication is happening at all times in the classroom environment. 4. Teach and extend vocabulary and concep...

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...ome students are adventurist, visual literacy can help students imagine and explore. Visual images can be used to give meaning to their learning. It also allows the students to be more motivated in their reading of visual text, and also when their interacting in and outside the classroom.

Overall, these four readings have shown important strategies and ideas that are useful to a child when learning Literacy. We use literacy in everyday life, it is not just learnt a classroom environment. It is important that teachers keep working with their students towards developing in their Literacy. These strategies are helpful and can be used in classrooms to better student’s skills with communicating with others, and it gives them a chance to express themselves. These way students also develop in their vocabulary, and the child can now make meaning of what they are learning.