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Evaluating a programme to enhance vocabulary development in pre-schoolers.

R Piramal1, J Law

  • 1Department of Language and Communication Science, City University, Northampton Square, London EC1V OHB. rpiramal@vsnl.com

International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
|May 9, 2001
PubMed
Summary

An oracy program significantly improved receptive vocabulary in impoverished Indian preschoolers, but did not affect expressive vocabulary. This highlights potential for early literacy interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Linguistics

Background:

  • Vocabulary development is crucial for reading skills and later academic success.
  • Socio-economically impoverished children often face challenges in language acquisition.
  • Early intervention programs can potentially mitigate these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of an oracy program on vocabulary development in urban Indian preschoolers.
  • To compare vocabulary growth between children exposed to the program and a control group.
  • To explore implications for nursery practices in India.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental design was employed, comparing an intervention nursery with a similar control nursery.
  • The oracy program focused on enhancing language and communication skills.

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  • Receptive and expressive vocabulary were assessed before and after the intervention period.

    • Main Results:

    • A statistically significant increase in receptive vocabulary was observed in the experimental group compared to the control group.
    • No significant improvement was found in the expressive lexicon for either the experimental or control group.
    • The findings suggest that targeted interventions can positively impact specific aspects of vocabulary.

    Conclusions:

    • Oracy programs show promise for enhancing receptive vocabulary in disadvantaged preschoolers.
    • Further research is needed to address expressive language development.
    • The study provides evidence for adapting nursery practices to support early literacy skills in India.