Communication and Language.
Teaching communication and language applies at home as well as in the classroom. Browne (2007, p.3) states ‘by the time children enter the nursery or reception class they have already learned a tremendous amount.’ This is easily seen by the children’s ability to communicate with others, gage emotions and the use of physical objects to suit their needs.
Emotion is interpreted by children from a very early age, children from 2 months old ‘begin to show signs of understanding the tone of voice that adult use when they are angry or when they are pleased’ (Browne, 2007, p.21). ‘We all use the same skill on a daily basis to identify questions or statements in shared conversations: the distinctive rising tone of questions and the drop in pitch at the end of a statement are common features of English phonology.’ (Whitehead, 1997, p.10). This expresses the Department for Education’s (2012) view that ‘listening and
attention are a major part of communication and language’ for a developing child.
The spoken word develops quickly between the ages of 0-5 years. At around 6 months old, babies may start with syllables that can be interpreted as adult words, such as ‘mama’. This is supported by the Department for Education (2012, p.20), who state adults should support ‘positive relationships’ using various approaches such as
‘encourage babbling by copying sounds in a turn-taking conversation.’ This develops a child’s speaking as well as communication skills as it teaches them to gage pauses and when to speak themselves.
attention are a major part of communication and language’ for a developing child.
The spoken word develops quickly between the ages of 0-5 years. At around 6 months old, babies may start with syllables that can be interpreted as adult words, such as ‘mama’. This is supported by the Department for Education (2012, p.20), who state adults should support ‘positive relationships’ using various approaches such as
‘encourage babbling by copying sounds in a turn-taking conversation.’ This develops a child’s speaking as well as communication skills as it teaches them to gage pauses and when to speak themselves.