Identify the main benefits of Socio-Dramatic Play as an approach to developing Oral Language and early literacy skills

Write a critical, academic response to the chapter entitled, ‘Using Socio-Dramatic Play to Support Oral Language and Early Literacy’ from the Primary Language Curriculum Toolkit available at this link: https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/9742b2ad-fa63-4f27-9b57-58e7c85d771b/UsingSocio-Dramatic-Play.pdf This response should:

  • Briefly outline your understanding of what Socio-Dramatic Play is
  • Identify the main benefits of Socio-Dramatic Play as an approach to developing Oral Language and early literacy skills
  • Discern the possible challenges associated with implementing Socio-Dramatic Play in the classroom The essay should be clearly supported by at least 10 academic references. Curriculum documents may be cited but are not counted as academic references. (2,100 words)