Reading and Mechanism of Language Thinking in Elementary School

Abstract

This study aimed at determining the importance of the reading strategy that could assist the elementary school teacher in two aspects. First, understanding the reading process; and second, how to respond to it whilest employing its skills. The study showed that the reading process begins with the human brain – both right and left hemispheres – and the manner of saving and comprehending information in the long and short memories, and the resulting integration of mechanisms in the human brain. However, when one of the brain hemispheres prevails physiologically, due to certain strengthening experiences, this may lead to language problems which can affect understanding and comprehension of the text by pupils. The study showed that teachers can increase language competencies in their students by treating text inductively with consideration, among other things, of the following: - Type of text to be read; - Matching text level with students reading ability; - Process of deducing ideas and targeted concepts; and - Identification of adequate skills. The study indicated that there should be some kind of steps in text selection that takes the following into consideration: - Learning objectives; - Learner’s reading ability; and - A distinction between beginners and those with some reading abilities. All these could be achieved within a clear strategy envisaged by teachers.