EDU410 - Teaching of Literacy Skills

Assignment No.1

Student ID: 200401796

Subject: EDU410

Question: 1
Define levels of language? Elaborate each level with suitable example in your own words.

1. phonology 2. morphology 3. syntax 4. semantics 5. pragmatics

It is the study of Morphology is the study Syntax is the order or Semantics is the study The study of the use
sounds, how sound of how words are put arrangement of words of meaning in of linguistic signs,
produce in the together. For example, and phrases to form language. It can be words and
systematics way. the word cats are put proper sentences. The applied to entries texts sentences, in actual
together from two parts: most basic syntax follows or to single words. For
situations.
cats, which refers to a a subject + verb + direct example, ‘’destination”
particular type of furry object formula. That is, and ‘’ last stop”.
four- legged animal () , “Jillian hit the ball”.
and -s, which indicates Syntax allows us to
that there’s more than understand that we
one such animal () . wouldn’t write, “Hit
Jillian the ball”.

Question: 2
What is learner-centered learning? Write down any FIVE activities you can conduct to
learn English Alphabet in the classroom at elementary level.

Answer:
1. Letters on String:
• Select the order of the alphabets you want to
teach the sounds of (e.g., one of the two
orders discussed in Topic 45 earlier).
• Cut out cardboard alphabets
• Hang them on a string according to the
chosen order.

2. Large Letters:
• Besides being almost as tall as the child, these letters can be decorated with pictures of
objects beginning with that letter.
• Any material can be used for making these big letters.

3. Alphabet Cookies:
Letters in the form of cookies can also serve as an effective source of teaching letters.

4. Letter Cards:
Print out the letter cards, and have the young student colour the letters with crayons or paint
markers.

5. Letter Boxes:
• Take small containers.
• Take letter stickers.
• Fix one letter yourself and tell the child to fix the same letter by picking from the sticker
sheet.