Krishna Pandey|Smita Jha
The Development of Spelling Ability in Emerging Literates: An Investigation of Different Models
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee|Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
purpose aim paper analyse existing models spelling development researchers observed childrens writing able reach consensus development spelling childrens initial schooling years differing opinions broadly categorise spelling linear development nonlinear development models paper investigates questions like whether spelling stages exist stages exist exist distinctly trace elements every single stage throughout childs spelling development designmethodologyapproach systematic identification peerreviewed studies done inclusion study quantitative qualitative studies dealing theme spelling development first scrutinized selectively included beginning maintained included studies must represent diversity deciphering nature spelling development order fulfil objective range included studies varies pioneer studies spelling development 1970s till 2017 findings authors search yields contradiction linear nonlinear models linear model asserts spelling competency develops hierarchical sequential stages move towards phonological orthographical morphological writing indicating inadequacy linear model nonlinear model suggests ability spell develops composite interaction phonology morphology orthography asserting statistical learning theory nonlinear model claims composite interaction develops nonlinearly rich exposure printed language materials writings additionally nature writing system degree phonological orthographic correspondence also shape spelling process language research limitations limitation study based latin scripts exclusively therefore spelling development process concerning scripts latin untouched originalityvalue study offers possibility integrating existing models order understand process spelling development aspects phonological orthographic morphological awareness literacy