I am concerned that students do not read enough and do not read effectively? Does anyone have successful experiences with this?
A good way to encourage students to read is to practice the class with investigative journalism. Launch an idea in class in the execution of the class or even put stimulatory questions for later discussion. This form is very effective and the results are very rewarding.
Students need to be motivated to read more effectively. This can be done by formatively evaluating each lesson and rewarding the best answers.
Uses Scientific puzze or something interesting to find out then rewarding them by scores in one condition if they can discuss their finding at least with teacher
Dear Kjartan Skogly Kversøy
Following will be my thoughts:
1. Allow students to read the whole book before discussing it.
2. Teach students reading strategies.
3. Set up a book club.
4. Let students choose their own books.
5. Get them read E-books
6. Introduce students to a book series.
7. Helps students see the importance of reading.
We found in our researches that the first problem is that student are what is called "functional illiterates" due to a poor literacy process. Thus, the reading is so slow, without the use of working memory (fast memory) that compromises long-term memory - fundamental for understanding. Motivational approaches thus fail, and students become even more unmotivated because it is not a question of motivation but of reading processing. The first step, therefore, is to detect if this is the problem to correct it. Only after that other methods can be used with success. I hope this can help you.
Ethel Jane Scliar Cabral Thank you for this important input. I have had experiments with reading groups with master students because I have suspected something along the lines of what you are writing. Many of the students reacted with making their own reading circles, were they would meet and read out loud for each other, discuss and reflect. My reading groups were a voluntary offer and many students would meet on wednesdays for a whole year. Some commented something that is similar to what you are writing. They said reading together made it much easier to read by themselves as well.
A good way to encourage students to read is to practice the class with investigative journalism. Launch an idea in class in the execution of the class or even put stimulatory questions for later discussion. This form is very effective and the results are very rewarding.
Give reading assignments during class and as homework. Give a quiz to assess how much they have comprehended. Give extra points to those showing a great interest in reading and understanding material well.
Yes, I was teaching recently a literature class and asked various students to read and then after the reading initially wanted to ask what their perspectives were on the literature. However, many of them explained that they find it difficult to understand the context if they are required to read aloud an instead they just read to read but not to acknowledge. Therefore, I started to allow them to read first and to note down their ideas and perspectives of the text and then read it again aloud. Additionally, many related to the education context is not of interest and books that are available in English are expensive in hard copy. I started a book club in a previous job and this was successful as the learners generally did not join alone and there topic or favoured book topic was similar for the others too.
It is a generational issue. Young generations are born in a multimedia culture. They handle better digital multimedia content than books on paper. Facebook and Twitter make them read a few lines accompanied by photos. A good way to make them relearn reading is to assign short articles (10 pages) on the mandatory topics and then proceed, carefully to books.
It is important to show real interest in the lives our students live. Kjartan Skogly Kversøy
It is a challenge worthy of an educator. There are no shortcuts: during one semester, the readings should generate discussions with increasing student participation. This expands students' liking for reading.
Roberto - Minadeo Thank you. I find it a challenge worth undertaking. I am often sorry that my students miss out on the joy of discoveries that can come through thorough reading.
Use digital tools and visual material to stir interest in a specific topic. Once their interest is stirred, students will read more.
If book reading could be associated with live demonstrations inside and outside of classroom, that would bring child's imagination to life, as a result child perceive as if the stories in books can be real or living examples for them. I believe this provokes their interest in book reading. Unfortunately, book reading is no longer a contemporary trend. However, modern animations, graphics and similar tools can prove effective to boost the interest in reading materials (not necessarily books).
Ayesha Kalim Thank you for an optimistic and interesting perspective.
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