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Developmental Reading 1

This document discusses several obstacles to reading achievement according to specialists. Left-handedness or eye dominance do not affect reading ability. Handicapped children may struggle with spatial awareness and differentiating similar letters. Intellectual or emotional delays can also cause reading problems. Basic reading requires visual acuity, hearing sounds clearly, and proficiency in listening is linked to reading skills. Physical, psychological, environmental, and socioeconomic factors can all pose obstacles to developing reading skills.

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Developmental Reading 1

This document discusses several obstacles to reading achievement according to specialists. Left-handedness or eye dominance do not affect reading ability. Handicapped children may struggle with spatial awareness and differentiating similar letters. Intellectual or emotional delays can also cause reading problems. Basic reading requires visual acuity, hearing sounds clearly, and proficiency in listening is linked to reading skills. Physical, psychological, environmental, and socioeconomic factors can all pose obstacles to developing reading skills.

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Obstacles

to
reading
Raquel A. Mien
Developmental Reading I

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 dont affect
the ability to read. It is advised
that children be allowed to
display their left handed or left
eye dominant tendencies.

Facts discovered by
specialists ..
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.

Facts discovered by
specialists ..

Basic to success in reading


are:
Visual acuity with eyes
integrating images well
Auditory acuity with clear
hearing of the sounds of
words.
(a )

(b )

Facts discovered by
specialists ..

Reading is intertwined with


language, and so nonspeakers of a language will
have more difficulties
reading a second language.

Facts discovered by
specialists ..

Reading and listening are


closely related. Proficiency
in listening is conducive to
proficiency in reading.

FACTS THAT RELATE TO


OBSTACLES IN READING
ACHIEVEMENT

PHYSICAL
Malfunction 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.

Psychological
The childs 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 childs progress in school.

Environmental

Conditions at home and school


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

Socio-economic
Low 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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