Obstaclesto

readingKIM, Ye Jin

PRIETO, Lovely MaeHAQUE, Irish

MIGUEL, Jeffren Pancho

Facts discovered by specialists .. Children display dominance in the two spheres of their brain, such is the case with those who are left handed or left eye dominant. Such manifestations don’t affect the ability to read. It is advised that children be allowed to display their left handed or left eye dominant tendencies.

Handicapped children may display spatial or directional disorientation. Thus, they have difficulties in differentiating letters, especially in case of letters which are alike such as f and t, p and b, g and d.

Facts discovered by specialists ..

Intellectual or emotional maturation lag is a cause for reading retardation.

Facts discovered by specialists ..

There is a close correlation between intelligence and reading achievement. Those with high IQ will acquire higher reading skills faster than those with lower IQ.

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Basic to success in reading are:

(a)Visual acuity with eyes integrating images well

(b)Auditory acuity with clear hearing of the sounds of words.

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Reading is intertwined with language, and so non-speakers of a language will have more difficulties reading a second language.

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Reading and listening are closely related. Proficiency in listening is conducive to proficiency in reading.

Facts discovered by specialists ..

FACTS THAT RELATE TO OBSTACLES IN READING

ACHIEVEMENT

PHYSICALMalfunction of the visual and

auditory faculties. In particular, eye defects such as

farsightedness, speech impediments, etc.

Physical discomfort among students such as headache, stomachache, etc.

PsychologicalThe child’s lack of self-confidence,

feelings of rejection and other negative personality traits.

Teacher personality factors such as lack of competence, emotional immaturity, lack or social sense, etc.

General emotional atmosphere at home and school, including the attitude among parents in guiding their child’s progress in school.

EnvironmentalConditions at home and school

including conditions of poor room lighting, ventilation, seating arrangement and etc.

Socio-economicLow economic status (poverty) of

children of poor families. Sensationalism and retrogressive

literacy as fostered by commercialism in mass media.

Policies and programs of government and of the schools on the development reading program.

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