Comparison of Constructivist Approach with Traditional Approach For Teaching Urdu To Class Ix In Terms Of Achievement In Urdu

Abstract

All social animals communicate with each other, from bees and ants to whales and apes, but only humans have _-4 developed a language which is more than a set of prearranged signals. Language is obviously a vital tool. Not only it is a means of communicating thoughts and ideas, but it forges friendships, cultural ties and economic relationships. Throughout history, many have reflected on the importance of language. For instance, the scholar Benjamin Whorf has noted that language shapes thoughts and emotions, determining one's perception of reality. «Language is the light of the Mind." (John Stuart Mill). Language, of course, is knowledge, and in our world today knowledge is one of the xkey factors in competitiveness, Brains and Knowledge are what create the prosperity and growth we tend to take for granted. In an advanced industrial society in an increasingly interdependent world, the Knowledge of other languages becomes indispensable. RIE Library Bhopal 2 1.1.0 LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive, produce and use words to understand and communicate. This capacity involves the picking up of diverse capacities including syntax, phonetics, and an extensive vocabulary. This language might be vocal as with speech or manual as in sign. Language acquisition usually refers to first language(mother-tongue) acquisition.