Reading Acquisition In India

Author : Purushottam G. Patel
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004-06-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 0761932208

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Reading Acquisition in India by Purushottam G. Patel Pdf

The sixth in the series on Research in Applied Linguistics, this is a ground-breaking study which presents a phonological analysis of Brahmi and its modern derivatives. It closely examines India’s ancient cultural-linguistic background, particularly the Vedic Culture of oral tradition, and relates this scholarship to current research and theory in linguistics, neurobehavioral sciences, and special education. The author also provides an empirical understanding of reading acquisition by children with a particular focus on those facing poverty, a toxic environment, and the deprivation associated with low caste status. The book is a departure from current neuropsychological research which is limited to the middle-class dyslexic child. It argues the need for a multidisciplinary approach which takes into account the effects of poverty, socioeconomic deprivation and environmental toxicity on reading acquisition among children from deprived groups. Purushottam Patel discusses a number of important issues including: - The linguistic context and principles underlying the Brahmi script. - The reasons behind literacy emerging as a part of natural language development, especially in an oral culture. - The cultural habits surrounding reading. - The importance of the living environment to literacy development. - The need for multidisciplinary research, with an emphasis on neurobehavioral teratology.

Author : Purushottam G. Patel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Brahmi alphabet
ISBN : 8178293498

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Reading Acquisition in India by Purushottam G. Patel Pdf

Author : Girishwar Misra
Publisher : Pearson Education India
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09
Category : Developmental psychology
ISBN : 8131717445

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Psychology In India, Volume I: Basic Psychological Processes And Human Development by Girishwar Misra Pdf

Psychology in India, Volume I: Basic Psychological Processes and Human Development comprises six original essays and analyses research conducted on psychological processes. It integrates biological and ecological approaches to the study of behaviour; recent research in developmental psychology; studies on language acquisition and language processes, reading, and bilingualism and multilingualism; contributions from neuroscience, cognitive science, and cultural psychology towards the knowledge of cognitive processes; research on affective and motivational processes; and studying personality. Concepts, methods and theories have been covered.

Author : Ludo Verhoeven,Sonali Nag,Charles Perfetti,Kenneth Pugh
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781009242578

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Global Variation in Literacy Development by Ludo Verhoeven,Sonali Nag,Charles Perfetti,Kenneth Pugh Pdf

Bringing together an international team of scholars, this book provides the first truly systematic, multidisciplinary and multi-language view of factors that affect global variation in literacy development. It is essential reading for researchers and advanced students in child literacy development and literacy teaching and learning.

Author : R. Malatesha Joshi,Che Kan Leong,Bożydar L. J. Kaczmarek
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Literacy
ISBN : 1586033603

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Literacy Acquisition by R. Malatesha Joshi,Che Kan Leong,Bożydar L. J. Kaczmarek Pdf

Author : Kate Cain,Donald L. Compton,Rauno K. Parrila
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027265647

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Theories of Reading Development by Kate Cain,Donald L. Compton,Rauno K. Parrila Pdf

The use of printed words to capture language is one of the most remarkable inventions of humankind, and learning to read them is one of the most remarkable achievements of individuals. In recent decades, how we learn to read and understand printed text has been studied intensely in genetics, education, psychology, and cognitive science, and both the volume of research papers and breadth of the topics they examine have increased exponentially. Theories of Reading Development collects within a single volume state-of-the-art descriptions of important theories of reading development and disabilities. The included chapters focus on multiple aspects of reading development and are written by leading experts in the field. Each chapter is an independent theoretical review of the topic to which the authors have made a significant contribution and can be enjoyed on its own, or in relation to others in the book. The volume is written for professionals, graduate students, and researchers in education, psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. It can be used either as a core or as a supplementary text in senior undergraduate and graduate education and psychology courses focusing on reading development.

Author : Claire M. Fletcher-Flinn
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-28
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : 9782889196562

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Frontiers in the Acquisition of Literacy by Claire M. Fletcher-Flinn Pdf

Learning to read, and to spell are two of the most important cultural skills that must be acquired by children, and for that matter, anyone learning a second language. We are not born with an innate ability to read. A reading system of mental representations that enables us to read must be formed in the brain. Learning to read in alphabetic orthographies is the acquisition of such a system, which links mental representations of visual symbols (letters) in print words, with pre-existing phonological (sound) and semantic (comprehension) cognitive systems for language. Although spelling draws on the same representational knowledge base and is usually correlated with reading, the acquisition processes involved are not quite the same. Spelling requires the sequential production of letters in words, and at beginning levels there may not be a full degree of integration of phonology with its representation by the orthography. Reading, on the other hand, requires only the recognition of a word for pronunciation. Hence, spelling is more difficult than reading, and learning to spell may necessitate more complete representations, or more conscious access to them. The learning processes that children use to acquire such cognitive systems in the brain, and whether these same processes are universal across different languages and orthographies are central theoretical questions. Most children learn to read and spell their language at the same time, thus the co-ordination of these two facets of literacy acquisition needs explication, as well as the effect of different teaching approaches on acquisition. Lack of progress in either reading and/or spelling is also a major issue of concern for parents and teachers necessitating a cross-disciplinary approach to the problem, encompassing major efforts from researchers in neuroscience, cognitive science, experimental psychology, and education. The purpose of this Research Topic is to summarize and review what has been accomplished so far, and to further explore these general issues. Contributions from different perspectives are welcomed and could include theoretical, computational, and empirical works that focus on the acquisition of literacy, including cross-orthographic research.

Author : U. Vindhya
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 8180690296

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Psychology in India by U. Vindhya Pdf

The Book Arises Out Of The 11Th Conference Of The National Academy Of Psychology Held In December 2000. The Papers Reflect The Pluralistic Identity Of Current Psychological Research In India. The Book Presents Evidence Of Culturally Appropriate Research As Well As Of Willingness To Cross And Expand The Boundaries Of This Discipline.

Author : Ludo Verhoeven,Charles Perfetti
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781107095885

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Learning to Read across Languages and Writing Systems by Ludo Verhoeven,Charles Perfetti Pdf

This book examines how children learn to read across seventeen languages and their orthographies. Each chapter discusses a different language in terms of its writing system, reading development, and implications for education. The editors' comprehensive introduction frames the key issues and the final chapter draws conclusions across the seventeen languages.

Author : R. Malatesha Joshi,Catherine McBride
Publisher : Springer
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030059774

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Handbook of Literacy in Akshara Orthography by R. Malatesha Joshi,Catherine McBride Pdf

This volume examines the unique characteristics of akshara orthography and how they may affect literacy development and problems along with the implications for assessment and instruction. Even though akshara orthography is used by more than a billion people, there is an urgent need for a systematic attempt to bring the features, research findings, and future directions of akshara together in a coherent volume. We hope that this volume will bridge that gap. Akshara is used in several Indic languages, each calling it by a slightly different name, for example 'aksharamu', in Telugu, 'akshara' in Kannada, and 'akshar' in Hindi. It is the Bhrami-derived orthography used across much of the Indian subcontinent. There is a growing body of research on the psycholinguistic underpinnings of learning to read akshara, and the emerging perspective is that akshara, even though classified as alphasyllabaries, abugida, and semi-syllabic writing systems, is neither alphabetic nor syllabic. Rather, akshara orthography is unique and deserves to be a separate classification and needs further investigation relating to literacy acquisition in akshara. The chapters in this volume, written by leading authors in the field, will inform the reader of the current research on akshara in a coherent and systematic way.

Author : Natalia Kucirkova,Catherine E. Snow,Vibeke Grøver,Catherine McBride
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 793 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317659198

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The Routledge International Handbook of Early Literacy Education by Natalia Kucirkova,Catherine E. Snow,Vibeke Grøver,Catherine McBride Pdf

The Routledge International Handbook of Early Literacy Education offers a pioneering overview of early literacy provision in different parts of the world and brings together interdisciplinary research evidence on effective literacy teaching to inform current and future practice and policy of early literacy. From the problem of identification of literacy difficulties in a particular learning context to supporting the provision of early literacy through digital media, the handbook deals with the major concerns and newest areas of interest in literacy research. With an international and future vision, it provides an accessible guide to the main debates and future trends in the global field of early literacy, and informs academics, policy-makers, practitioners, educators and students about innovative early literacy research methods and instruction. The three sections and 30 ground-breaking chapters reflect a conceptual framework of questions asked by scholars and educators interested in looking beyond traditional definitions of literacy. Part I provides contemporary insights collected by internationally renowned scholars on what literacy is, and what it can offer to young children in the twenty-first century. Part II is a collection of detailed portraits of 14 countries, regions or language communities, and focuses on early literacy provision, practice and policy from across the world. Part III outlines key interventions and research-endorsed practices designed to support home–school connections and children’s reading and writing skills, as well as vocabulary, phonological awareness and narrative abilities, with examples drawn from various home, school and community environments. All chapters promote discussion, critical analysis and questions for reflection and are written in jargon-free language in an easy-to use themed format. This handbook is an indispensable reference guide for practising teachers and student teachers, especially those undertaking postgraduate qualifications, as well as early literacy researchers, policy-makers and school-based literacy leaders.

Author : R. C. Tripathi,Yoganand Sinha
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9788132210030

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Psychology, Development and Social Policy in India by R. C. Tripathi,Yoganand Sinha Pdf

This book examines how and where psychology can engage itself in the framing of social policies for national as well as human development in India. Although the role that psychological knowledge can play in informing social policy decisions has been discussed for a long time, psychologists by and large have had little role in framing policy decisions related to such important domains as education, health, social justice and social inclusion. Policy makers, not only in India, but more or less everywhere have focused on interventions at the macro level, which has led them to ignore the root causes of the problems lying at the micro level. However, with the more humanistic approaches now being followed by economists and other social scientists, the person in society is slowly taking centrestage. Micro-level variables like happiness, the wellbeing of individuals and the social relationships within which people define themselves are becoming important. Therefore, this book discusses important psychological issues related to human development; particularly, health and education, social justice, social integration, environment and work organizations, besides focusing on some general issues relating to the logic of making social policies. It is a first-ever attempt in India to inform policy makers about how micro-variables can be a crucial factor to consider while framing social policies.

Author : Shirin Kudchedkar
Publisher : Orient Blackswan
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2002-08
Category : Education, Bilingual
ISBN : 8125022295

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Readings in English Language Teaching in India by Shirin Kudchedkar Pdf

The book is a contributory volume of essays on the teaching of English in Indian classrooms: the sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic aspects, the theories and practice, syllabus design, classroom methodologies and classroom management, materials development and evaluation strategies. It offers exhaustive, concrete and supportive theoretical systems to analyse the situation of teaching English as a second language in India.

Author : Kenneth R. Pugh,Peggy McCardle,Annie Stutzman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781119487678

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Global Approaches to Early Learning Research and Practice by Kenneth R. Pugh,Peggy McCardle,Annie Stutzman Pdf

The health, development, and learning of manyyoung children living in disadvantage areas are at serious risk. Access to education has improved under the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, and there are now programs in low- and middle-income countries that are aimed at improving instruction and learning. The research and evaluation on the effectiveness of such programs show there are significant challenges, but also some successes. This issue features presentations of leading international scientists, representatives from keygovernmental and non-governmental organizations, and others working with programs in the developing world and disadvantaged populations. The presentations describe the goals, existing challenges, and potential approaches to providing evidence-based programs to young children in rural, remote, andpoverty stricken areas. Topics covered include: the state of early childhood in low and middle income nations, programs that have shown some success, and innovative research approaches that have been often considered unfeasible in these contexts. This is the 158th volume in this Jossey-Bass series New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development. Its mission is to provide scientific and scholarly presentations on cutting edge issues and concepts in this subject area. Each volume focuses on a specific new direction or research topic and is edited by experts from that field.

Author : R. Malatesha Joshi,P.G. Aaron
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1203 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136781346

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Handbook of Orthography and Literacy by R. Malatesha Joshi,P.G. Aaron Pdf

Until about two decades ago, the study of writing systems and their relationship to literacy acquisition was sparse and generally modeled after studies of English language learners. This situation is now changing. As the worldwide demand for literacy continues to grow, researchers from different countries with different language backgrounds have begun examining the connection between their writing systems and literacy acquisition. This text, which derives from a NATO sponsored conference on orthography and literacy, brings together the research of 70 scholars from across the world--the largest assemblage of such experts to date. Their findings are grouped into three parts, as follows: Part I, Literacy Acquisition in Different Writing Systems, describes the relationship between orthography and literacy in twenty-five orthographic systems. This section serves as a handy reference source for understanding the orthographies of languages as diverse as Arabic, Chinese, English, Icelandic, Kannada, and Kishwahili. Part II, Literacy Acquisition From a Cross-Linguistic Perspective, makes direct comparisons of literacy acquisition in English and other orthographic systems. The overall conclusion that emerges from these eight chapters is that the depth of an orthographic system does influence literacy acquisition primarily by slowing down the acquisition of reading skills. Even so, studies show that dyslexic readers can be found across all orthographic systems whether shallow or deep, which shows that dyslexia also has internal cognitive and biological components. Part III, Literacy Acquisition: Instructional Perspectives, explores literacy acquisition from developmental and instructional perspectives and ends with a look into the future of literacy research. This Handbook is appropriate for scholars, researchers, and graduate students in such diverse fields as cognitive psychology, psycholinguistics, literacy education, English as a second language, and communication disorders.