Effects on literacy learning As socioeconomics affects brain development and brain functions are heavily involved in processing both input and output, a learner's environment can affect the cognitive process of learning how to read and write. Before a child enters a school setting, their executive function is influenced by their home environment. Research demonstrates that for children who grow up in poverty, their socioeconomic circumstances severely strain their "neuro-endocrine and brain function". This affects a child's ability to regulate environmental stimuli, process and structure information, and plan and effectively execute tasks that involve their working memory—all of these are necessary cognitive facilities to successfully learn how to read and write. Living in poverty is stressful for all involved but is cognitively damaging for young children.
Effects on literacy learning As socioeconomics affects brain development and brain functions are heavily involved in processing both input and output a learner's environment can affect the cognitive process of learning how to read and write Before a child enters a school setting their executive function is influenced by their home environment Research demonstrates that for children who grow up in poverty their socioeconomic circumstances severely strain their "neuro-endocrine and brain function" This affects a child's ability to regulate environmental stimuli process and structure information and plan and effectively execute tasks that involve their working memory—all of these are necessary cognitive facilities to successfully learn how to read and write Living in poverty is stressful for all involved but is cognitively damaging for young children