Concept Development Dorothy Rubin Summary
Discussion 1: Language Arts and Student Success
After reading the article Concept Development by Dorothy Rubin, I was intrigued to remember the paths my own children have taken from their first words and acquiring of new concepts. I found it interesting how my oldest child is not a reader and has struggled with language since she was a toddler. I remember being concerned that she was not talking enough and kept calling every animal she saw a doggie. I was reassured by everyone that she was developing exactly how she should be, and not to worry. She is now fifteen, struggles in school and hates to read, and will probably struggle in this area for the rest of her academic life. It breaks my heart for her that she struggles, and the guilt
After reading the article Concept Development by Dorothy Rubin, I was intrigued to remember the paths my own children have taken from their first words and acquiring of new concepts. I found it interesting how my oldest child is not a reader and has struggled with language since she was a toddler. I remember being concerned that she was not talking enough and kept calling every animal she saw a doggie. I was reassured by everyone that she was developing exactly how she should be, and not to worry. She is now fifteen, struggles in school and hates to read, and will probably struggle in this area for the rest of her academic life. It breaks my heart for her that she struggles, and the guilt