HOPEACADEMY
HLT3701
Assessment 2
2025
QUESTION 1 (25 marks)
1.1 The environment plays a significant role in the children’s development in general and
their language development, in particular (HLT3701 Study Guide 2020).
0 7 6 4 0 3 1 2 2 9
,HLT3701 Assessment 2
QUESTION 1 (25 marks)
1.1 The environment plays a significant role in the children’s development in
general and their language development, in particular (HLT3701 Study Guide
2020).
1.1.1 Briefly discuss what you understand about a language-rich environment. (5)
A language-rich environment is a setting where children have many chances to
hear, use, and learn language. This kind of environment is important because it
helps children develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
According to the HLT3701 Study Guide (2020), a language-rich environment
provides children with frequent exposure to words and meaningful
communication. It encourages children to explore language through talking,
singing, reading stories, and playing language games.
Adults play a key role in creating this environment by talking often with children
and responding to their attempts to communicate. They provide children with
books, pictures, and other print materials that stimulate curiosity and learning. As
Vygotsky (1978) explains, social interaction is crucial for language development
because children learn best through communication with adults and peers.
In summary, a language-rich environment supports children’s overall growth and
helps them become confident communicators by giving them many opportunities
to practice and enjoy language.
, References:
HLT3701 Study Guide. (2020). Language development and the environment.
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological
Processes. Harvard University Press.
1.1.2 Create two activities that you would do in class to develop language-rich
classroom.
Creating a language-rich classroom is essential for supporting children’s language
development. Two effective activities that can foster this environment include
storytime with interactive discussion and the use of a word wall to build
vocabulary.
Firstly, storytime with interactive discussion involves the teacher reading aloud a
story to the class while showing pictures and engaging children through
questions. This activity encourages children to listen carefully and express their
thoughts and feelings about the story. According to the HLT3701 Study Guide
(2020), interactive reading promotes children’s oral language skills and helps
them learn new vocabulary in context. Vygotsky’s social interaction theory also
supports this approach by emphasizing that children develop language through
communication with more knowledgeable others (Vygotsky, 1978). By asking
open-ended questions during storytime, the teacher invites children to use
language actively, which strengthens their communication skills.
Secondly, using a word wall in the classroom provides a visual and interactive way
to expand children’s vocabulary. A word wall is a display of words that children
encounter during lessons, such as new vocabulary from stories, themes, or
children’s own ideas. Each day, the teacher selects a few words from the wall to
HLT3701
Assessment 2
2025
QUESTION 1 (25 marks)
1.1 The environment plays a significant role in the children’s development in general and
their language development, in particular (HLT3701 Study Guide 2020).
0 7 6 4 0 3 1 2 2 9
,HLT3701 Assessment 2
QUESTION 1 (25 marks)
1.1 The environment plays a significant role in the children’s development in
general and their language development, in particular (HLT3701 Study Guide
2020).
1.1.1 Briefly discuss what you understand about a language-rich environment. (5)
A language-rich environment is a setting where children have many chances to
hear, use, and learn language. This kind of environment is important because it
helps children develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
According to the HLT3701 Study Guide (2020), a language-rich environment
provides children with frequent exposure to words and meaningful
communication. It encourages children to explore language through talking,
singing, reading stories, and playing language games.
Adults play a key role in creating this environment by talking often with children
and responding to their attempts to communicate. They provide children with
books, pictures, and other print materials that stimulate curiosity and learning. As
Vygotsky (1978) explains, social interaction is crucial for language development
because children learn best through communication with adults and peers.
In summary, a language-rich environment supports children’s overall growth and
helps them become confident communicators by giving them many opportunities
to practice and enjoy language.
, References:
HLT3701 Study Guide. (2020). Language development and the environment.
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological
Processes. Harvard University Press.
1.1.2 Create two activities that you would do in class to develop language-rich
classroom.
Creating a language-rich classroom is essential for supporting children’s language
development. Two effective activities that can foster this environment include
storytime with interactive discussion and the use of a word wall to build
vocabulary.
Firstly, storytime with interactive discussion involves the teacher reading aloud a
story to the class while showing pictures and engaging children through
questions. This activity encourages children to listen carefully and express their
thoughts and feelings about the story. According to the HLT3701 Study Guide
(2020), interactive reading promotes children’s oral language skills and helps
them learn new vocabulary in context. Vygotsky’s social interaction theory also
supports this approach by emphasizing that children develop language through
communication with more knowledgeable others (Vygotsky, 1978). By asking
open-ended questions during storytime, the teacher invites children to use
language actively, which strengthens their communication skills.
Secondly, using a word wall in the classroom provides a visual and interactive way
to expand children’s vocabulary. A word wall is a display of words that children
encounter during lessons, such as new vocabulary from stories, themes, or
children’s own ideas. Each day, the teacher selects a few words from the wall to
