Featured Instructor: 

Wanda Raiford, J.D., Ph.D., University of Iowa alumna

Overview:

Reading aloud in the classroom helps improve students’ focus and understanding. 

Benefits:

• Helps students understand concepts
• Helps students retain information
• Engages students

Description:

The human voice not only transmits meaning but also sets a tone. Wanda Raiford reads aloud to her students to model fluency and expression, critical thinking skills, and a deep connection with words. This strategy promotes learning through critical, repeated reflection on a text.