The Role and Strategy to Stimulate Language Development in Early Childhood During Covid-19

Abstract

Abstract: The development of aspects of language in human life is very important. A language is a tool of education and interaction between individuals. Language development problems in early childhood that often arise are late language emergence (LLE). From some previous studies, stimulation and education factors become guidelines for teachers and parents in providing appropriate stimulation through the principle of play while learning and adapted to the development and age of the child. The purpose of this study is to describe the role and strategy of stimulating children's language development during the COVID pandemic. The design of this study uses the method of literature study or literature review. The results and discussion of strategies for developing children's language for 1-2 years old can be done by 1) Mothering, 2) Recasting, 3) Echoing 4) Expanding 5) Labeling. While strategies for developing children's language for ages 3-6 years 1) Increasing Interaction and Communication with Children 2) Reading aloud, 3) Involving Children in Storytelling, 4) Providing literacy activities.

Keywords: strategy, language development, early childhood, covid-19.