Twitter “n Txt” Could Swamp Improvements In English Literacy Plans
Children should be taught how to speak properly as part of the English literacy curriculum. Another great idea from the powers that be, although common sense may have spotted this oversight a few generations ago.
Employment prospects are increased if children are taught how, and when, to use formal English. Employers are more likely to seek recruits that can speak English confidently and have a sound command of English grammar.
The ability to learn to listen is crucial in learning behaviour and enhances the ability to develop reasoning. There is more to come as Sir Jim Rose, commissioned by the government ministers to review the primary curriculum, is set to publish his findings and recommendations. The outcome could be substantial changes to the curriculum.
Children from poorer homes have a vocabulary of 500 words compared to around 6000 in an affluent home. This aids the better off child towards higher order thinking and reasoning that enhances the learning process. The converse is aggression often caused through frustration from an inability to express an idea or opinion adequately. But perhaps the greater challenge will emerge with the competition from the language in vogue communication. Text messages, Twitter and the like have a language of their own which may hinder or overwhelm the teacher.
