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Introducing sounds and the associated symbols

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−	~~===Introducing sounds and the associated symbols===~~
−	~~=====Objective=====~~
−	~~====Introducing script (which is an arbitrary artifact)====~~
−	~~====Introducing the connection between script and sound (which is a second arbitrary item)====~~
−	~~#[https://teacher-network.in/?q=node/199 script-recognition-Alphabets-lowercase-non-phonetic pronounciation]~~
−	~~#[https://teacher-network.in/?q=node/200 script-recognition-Alphabets-uppercase-][https://teacher-network.in/?q=node/199 non-phonetic pronounciation]~~
−	~~#[https://teacher-network.in/?q=node/198#overlay-context=node/198%3Fq%3Dnode/198 script-recognition-Alphabets-uppercase-phonetic]~~
−	~~#[https://teacher-network.in/?q=node/197 script-recognition-Alphabets-lowercase-phonetic]~~
−	~~====44 sounds of English language====~~
−	This is a teacher resource, to support teachers to hear the [https://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/index.php/44_sounds 44 sounds] in the English language (with associated words) to learn the correct pronunciations
−	~~====Combination of sounds and scripts====~~
−	~~Activity - Listening to the sound of the alphabet and seeing the writing of the alphabet, click [http://teacher-network.in/?q=node/176 here]~~
−	~~====Sensitizing the ear to the sound and shapes====~~
−	~~=====Audience=====~~
−	~~#Young children~~
−	~~#Any audience that will need the beginning literacy skills in English.~~
−	~~#Reinforcement for adults (useful for second language learning)~~
−	~~=====Resources=====~~
−	~~#Audio clips of the sounds in the language~~
−	~~#Interactive materials which will introduce the script and the sound~~
−	~~#For very young children, sensorial activities like writing in sand, tracing on sand etc of the letters~~
−	~~#Animations showing the formation of the script for each sound along with the recording of the sound~~
−	~~#Simple words,and commonly used words - audio of the words, images of the word (no focus on script) to register and build vocabulary~~
−	~~#Concrete items which are commonly used / accessed / seen~~
−	~~#Basic verbs~~
−	~~#Word categories - animals, plants, relationships - See a list in this spreadsheet~~
−	~~#Simple sentences~~
−	~~=====Unit 1 - Isolation and introduction to sounds=====~~
−	~~Activity - For the words already introduced, the teacher will introduce the sounds the mouth makes when saying the words. To begin with, restrict it to beginning sounds.~~

−	~~"What is the sound your mouth makes when you say book?". The students may be able to say "b"~~
−
−	~~Here the local language should not be used. While children can listen and speak multiple languages, reading multiple script symbols is not to be encouraged.~~
−
−	~~Again the pictures of the words can be projected and students can work in pairs/ groups to say the sounds.~~
−
−	~~The teacher can record these and play for the class; this can be a peer assessment activity also.~~
−	~~=====Unit 2 - Showing the connection between sounds and script=====~~
−	~~Self learning, learners can browse through the letters and hear the sounds and register~~
−	~~=====Activities / processes (assessment)=====~~
−	~~#Self assessment - Quiz oneself - identify and utter the sound on seeing the letter.~~
−	~~#Hearing the sound and writing the letter~~
−	~~=====Unit 3 - Minimal Pairs=====~~
−	As English is not a phonetic language, two words can sound similar even though they are spelt quite differently. This audio resource of [https://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/index.php/Minimal_Pairs minimal pairs] elaborates examples of such words
−	~~=====Unit 4 - Developing audio resources=====~~
−	Audio resources are essential for language learning, as 'listening' is foundational of the four skills. Teachers can develop audio resources using the resources they already have - their phone/computer to record natural, animal and human sounds; edit audio tracks using Audacity a free and open source audio editor. Such editing can be simple enough to bring in background music
−
−	The teacher can work with students to develop resources that use/build on local cultural resources - stories/folklore, songs, sayings, etc. which can be translated into simple English equivalents. Such resources can provide a comfortable learning space for early language learning too. They can also be multilingual to provide a multilingual learning environment
−
−	[http://riesi.org/ RIESI] has been supporting participants in its [https://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/index.php/CELT_RIESI_Language_Workshop_July_2019 CELT] and PDGELT programs to develop audio resources.

← Older revision	Revision as of 13:20, 3 October 2021
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	+	===Introducing sounds and the associated symbols===
	+	=====Objective=====
	+	====Introducing script (which is an arbitrary artifact)====
	+	====Introducing the connection between script and sound (which is a second arbitrary item)====
	+	#[https://teacher-network.in/?q=node/199 script-recognition-Alphabets-lowercase-non-phonetic pronounciation]
	+	#[https://teacher-network.in/?q=node/200 script-recognition-Alphabets-uppercase-][https://teacher-network.in/?q=node/199 non-phonetic pronounciation]
	+	#[https://teacher-network.in/?q=node/198#overlay-context=node/198%3Fq%3Dnode/198 script-recognition-Alphabets-uppercase-phonetic]
	+	#[https://teacher-network.in/?q=node/197 script-recognition-Alphabets-lowercase-phonetic]
	+	====44 sounds of English language====
	+	This is a teacher resource, to support teachers to hear the [https://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/index.php/44_sounds 44 sounds] in the English language (with associated words) to learn the correct pronunciations
	+	====Combination of sounds and scripts====
	+	Activity - Listening to the sound of the alphabet and seeing the writing of the alphabet, click [http://teacher-network.in/?q=node/176 here]
	+	====Sensitizing the ear to the sound and shapes====
	+	=====Audience=====
	+	#Young children
	+	#Any audience that will need the beginning literacy skills in English.
	+	#Reinforcement for adults (useful for second language learning)
	+	=====Resources=====
	+	#Audio clips of the sounds in the language
	+	#Interactive materials which will introduce the script and the sound
	+	#For very young children, sensorial activities like writing in sand, tracing on sand etc of the letters
	+	#Animations showing the formation of the script for each sound along with the recording of the sound
	+	#Simple words,and commonly used words - audio of the words, images of the word (no focus on script) to register and build vocabulary
	+	#Concrete items which are commonly used / accessed / seen
	+	#Basic verbs
	+	#Word categories - animals, plants, relationships - See a list in this spreadsheet
	+	#Simple sentences
	+	=====Unit 1 - Isolation and introduction to sounds=====
	+	Activity - For the words already introduced, the teacher will introduce the sounds the mouth makes when saying the words. To begin with, restrict it to beginning sounds.

	+	"What is the sound your mouth makes when you say book?". The students may be able to say "b"
	+
	+	Here the local language should not be used. While children can listen and speak multiple languages, reading multiple script symbols is not to be encouraged.
	+
	+	Again the pictures of the words can be projected and students can work in pairs/ groups to say the sounds.
	+
	+	The teacher can record these and play for the class; this can be a peer assessment activity also.
	+	=====Unit 2 - Showing the connection between sounds and script=====
	+	Self learning, learners can browse through the letters and hear the sounds and register
	+	=====Activities / processes (assessment)=====
	+	#Self assessment - Quiz oneself - identify and utter the sound on seeing the letter.
	+	#Hearing the sound and writing the letter
	+	=====Unit 3 - Minimal Pairs=====
	+	As English is not a phonetic language, two words can sound similar even though they are spelt quite differently. This audio resource of [https://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/index.php/Minimal_Pairs minimal pairs] elaborates examples of such words
	+	=====Unit 4 - Developing audio resources=====
	+	Audio resources are essential for language learning, as 'listening' is foundational of the four skills. Teachers can develop audio resources using the resources they already have - their phone/computer to record natural, animal and human sounds; edit audio tracks using Audacity a free and open source audio editor. Such editing can be simple enough to bring in background music
	+
	+	The teacher can work with students to develop resources that use/build on local cultural resources - stories/folklore, songs, sayings, etc. which can be translated into simple English equivalents. Such resources can provide a comfortable learning space for early language learning too. They can also be multilingual to provide a multilingual learning environment
	+
	+	[http://riesi.org/ RIESI] has been supporting participants in its [https://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/index.php/CELT_RIESI_Language_Workshop_July_2019 CELT] and PDGELT programs to develop audio resources.