
The Research Files Episode 74: The power of reading aloud in school and at home
Teacher Magazine (ACER)
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The Importance of Reading
We all know the importance of reading. Reading and writing, speaking and listening is a much broader picture than just literacy. Slow reading acquisition affects more than a child's performance in the reading class. One third of students reporting reading difficulties are victims bullies or bully victims. A study by Tina Turan found that reading difficulties are easily noticed by classmates. And they found that students reporting reading difficulty are involved in bullying more often than others.
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