Encoding involves the process of identifying the most important information in a situation and using that information
to build an internal representation.
Why do children struggle with encoding?
- They do not know the critical features of the situation
- They cannot understand these critical features
- They are unable to encode them properly
According to Gross, hearing impaired children who rely heavily on non-verbal code for information processing show a slower
rate of problem solving and a lower focusing score than children with typical hearing development, who rely primarily on verbal
mediators for learning. So, the way you encode information, influences your efficiency.
