Reading Aloud in the Classroom
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.
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