Reading- Task Analysis & class follow-up:
As demonstrated through presentation today in class combined
with the various video (Suzuki & PBS films) it is clear that reading is a highly
sophisticated process. While I had initially broken down my own task analysis
of reading, it is evident that I missed a few key components.
The coordination of many parts of the brain is essentially
what allows reading to occur. As mentioned, reading is not innate and all
humans have the capacity to learn multiple languages- this speaks to the plasticity
of the human brain, particularly at a young age. The process of the reading is
overwhelming and complex. As mentioned, reading at its foundational level is an
individuals’ cognitive ability to combine auditory and visual input internally
in the brain. The visual representation is sent to the brain via the optic
nerve, while auditory information is transferred across the ocular membrane
where sound is transmitted to the brain.
It is evident that the left hemisphere
of the brain is the most active portion of the brain when reading occurs. It is
the left cerebrum that interprets and controls language- ultimately the
development of this part of the brain is influenced by experience, exposure to
language, repetition of phonemes and phonological awareness; it is these
experiences and connection to environmental circumstances that drive brain
specialization.
Again, the process of reading is complex; The presentation this morning revealed the task analysis beyond what I completed initially. Although it is not required, I have included a
visual breakdown that begins to navigate the way I interpret the task of
reading to help clarify my own understanding. App used is Inspiration.
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