The acceleration of speech: a case study in early childhood based on gender Suharti- Ilza Mayuni- Nurbiana Dhieni
Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Jl. Rawa Mangun Muka Raya, RT.11/RW.14, Rawamangun, Kec. Pulo Gadung, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13220
Abstract
Speaking ability is one of the essential abilities in the language in early childhood. Speaking at an early age as part of early literacy can help children master early literacy abilities. The purpose of this research is to illustrate the acceleration of the ability to speak in early childhood. This study uses a qualitative case study approach of two boys with the interview method, and the researcher as an observer participant. The findings in this study are that (1) boy can accelerate their ability to speak with a variety of stimulations, (2) stimulation programs to accelerating of speech that is the habit of reading books regularly and actively inviting children to communicate at every opportunity, (3) boys who experience speech acceleration have the social skill and care for others. The stimulation program provides opportunities for children during language acquisition in the early years. Children can get new vocabulary that can help children speak well.
Keywords: acceleration of speech, early literacy, habituation of reading books, conducive literacy environment
