Summary EML1501 ASSIGNMENT 2 2023

Question 1 [30] 1.1 Language is central to literacy and should therefore be integral to emergent literacy. Based on this statement, describe the common thread between the following emergent literacy skills: a. Emergent speaking (5) b. Emergent reading (5) c. Emergent writing (5) Do not simply write down the information as it appears in the study guide. (15) 1.2 In your own words explain how parents can promote print awareness at home. (5) 1.3 Justify the importance of developmentally appropriate material in a Grade R classroom. Provide suitable examples to support your answer. (10) Question 2 [40] 2.1 Explain how activities such as games and songs can be used to promote phonological awareness. Use, one game and one song to illuminate (clarify) your explanation. (10) 2.2 Differentiate between dramatic and television play. (10) 2.3.1 Identify 5 skills that can be developed through the above activity, and reason the importance of these skills for reading or academic achievement. (15) 2.3.2 In your own words define play. (5) Question 3 [30] 3.1 Debate the different viewpoints on language acquisition as argued by Pavlov in his classical conditioning theory and Skinner’s operant conditioning theory. Provide practical examples. (20) 3.2 With reference to Vygotsky’s theory for teaching language, argue why a Foundation Phase teacher, should use concrete examples to accommodate children’s short attention span. (10) TOTAL: 100 MARKS