A lot of successful programs have developed over the year in the area of reading. In affluent communities babies are practically given a book and flash cards once they're out of the womb. Reading programs such as "My Baby Can Read", created by Dr. Robert Tizer, an expert in infant development and others, have demonstrated that babies have the propensity to learn complexes words very early in their developmental stage than had been expected.
At such an early age (3-10 month old) babies can absorb and store a great deal of information, just like a computer. When they are exposed to items that can stimulate the five senses, a positive and negative response occurs, which embeds the experience into their memory. Another interesting revelation are the teaching methods of Whole Language vs. Phonics or "sight" reading vs. deconstruct written words into their component sounds.
It is difficult to say which is better; both require memorization that can be irritating or boring. It's all in the deliverance and methods of teaching that can make the difference reading or not.
Over all it is better to expose children to reading as early in life as possible due to the complex nature of our global society. African American children have a propensity to learn quickly, as has been proven in their ability to walk a few months after birth (7-10 months). Parents should encourage reading just as much as they encourage walking. You will see enormous growth and development of the child, putting him/his on a path of high academic achievement and scholarly success.
Okpara Nosakhere
Educational Management Associates
educationalmanagementassociates.com
Posted By: Dr. Okpara Nosakhere
Wednesday, February 11th 2009 at 9:22PM
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