Answer to Question #228743 in English for Palesa

Question

Discuss why reading is important, particularly in the early year of the child’s development

Explain why reading is viewed as an essential life skill

Is social and contextual factors place constraints on children’s reading? Indicate “yes” or “no” and substantiate your answer.

 Vygotsky uses the socio-cultural approach to understand the cognitive development of a child. Explain the foundational role of social interaction on a child’s cognitive development.

Answer 1

Question 1

Reading is important because it helps children develop an understanding of sounds, words, and the use of language.

Question 2

It is essential because it is the basic building block in learning. It helps develop literacy skills, allows learners to discover new things, and facilitates e a child’s academic life.  

Question 3

No, this is because learning involves two ways; that is mental involvement and interaction with others’ peers. Social connection is important for a child’s learning and cannot be overelaborate. They constantly learn as a result f of social connection.

Question 4

According to Vygotsky, social interaction serves a critical purpose in a child’s learning process. Through social interaction, children develop communication skills, interpersonal skills, creativity, and critical thinking, whereby these aspects involve cognitive development.