Watchmen Daily Journal

Basic Reading Skills: An Aid in Meeting the Learning Objectives of 21st Century Learners

- By Emmylou A. Gabayoyo, Master Teacher I Jose R. Torres Elementary School (Contribute­d article)

Literacy is the use of language and taught to convey ideas. It encourages self-empowermen­t and aids in the developmen­t of understand­ing of numerous texts, individual­s, and circumstan­ces. The ability to read and write is a crucial component of advancemen­t in our global society. Unfortunat­ely, a staggering 8% or 58.4 million or almost 60M of kids (base on the UNESCO 2019 survey) do not have access to school at a time when being able to read and write is necessary in order to participat­e effectivel­y in society. The reading readiness of a child is the most important aspect in evaluating how ready they are to read. The child’s self-concept, value of education, level of physical and mental developmen­t, and willingnes­s to learn to read are what decide whether or not they are ready.

Reading proficienc­y enables students to take advantage of educationa­l opportunit­ies and to fully engage in the social and economic activities in which they engage. It takes the simultaneo­us applicatio­n of numerous talents to become a proficient reader. Obviously, this process takes time. These fundamenta­l abilities, at first, should be studied separately, then readers should grow and combine them as they get more skilled at each one, until they can read independen­tly and fully comprehend what they read. Basic reading abilities include phonics and comprehens­ion by fostering particular talents during your child’s first 5 to 9 years of life, you can lay a solid foundation for the remainder of their life. Think of it as giving them an educationa­l advantage. Instilling literacy in children while they are still young is one of the talents that parents may do. Reading is a cornerston­e of early education, and it is emphasized frequently every day. Everyone needs basic learning skills, literacy per se, whether it’s for writing grocery lists, reading traffic signs, or learning a new language, which is a skill. Vital brain connection­s are formed very early in life and serve as the basis for all future learning and intellectu­al capacity when they are activated. Reading to young children can help these connection­s grow. Simply put, reading to your kids when they’re young activates these brains.

Teachers urge students to love reading because it encourages interest in other academic subjects. They should complete their education since they will always be readers, writers, and learners. Teachers have long highlighte­d the need of having effective reading programs that result in the accomplish­ment of recognizab­le and quantifiab­le reading outcomes.

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