Literacy skills are fundamental for the development of children. Vocabulary, in general tend to be underdeveloped for primary learner’s level. Yet, vocabulary is critical for children to develop language and communication in their early years. Indeed, children with poor language skills are likely to have low school readiness and are at risk for subsequent academic problems. Further studies have shown that a child’s vocabulary is one of the biggest contributors to their performance at school in all subjects, even including math.
Sounds surround us all. They are everywhere and can provide a unique learning experience. One of the most efficient ways to learn vocabulary is in context; when a new word appears within a sentence, context, or idea.
By using sounds, teachers are able to foster the imagination of pupils to create stories and use storytelling as a tool to reinforce their literacy and vocabulary skills. Whether it is through exploring historical periods through specific sounds or creating a story from routine sounds, using sounds can act as weapons to fill the word gap.
Our objective is to provide pedagogical resources to develop the practice of using sounds to create stories for primary school learners.
We will support teachers and trainers as well by providing them with the tools and structure needed to implement this innovative practice.
Project results:
- The collection of Soundscapes and models
- The audio stories and their pedagogical sequences: teachers will use them in their lessons to reinforce the language skills of their pupils.