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12 Sep 2023 11:33

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Should students read their lessons loudly?

There was a time when, while walking through streets and bylanes, we could hear lessons being read out aloud by students from their homes. It was like an experience of glancing through a collage of different subjects. I think reading aloud has become a thing of the past now. Students, generally, do not read aloud these days. Why may be a different question and I am not calling for a discussion from that angle. The point I want to discuss is whether reading aloud will help a student to concentrate on what he is reading and retain the topics better. Will it help one to improve his pronunciation and diction and also to recognize mistakes better?

To cut the whole topic short, should a student opt to read aloud his lessons and notes for better assimilation and performance? Please share your views on this point.

#774859

12 Sep 2023 12:26

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A good question from the lead editor. Some students will have the habit of reading loudly whereas some students read without making sounds.
In my opinion, reading loudly is good for the individual even though it may be a disturbance to the neighbour. During my high school days, I used to read lessons loudly but by the time I came to my PG, I stopped reading loudly completely.
There are some advantages of reading loudly. What we read loudly can be remembered for a long time. If we read loudly our eyes will be seeing the words, our mouth will be reading words and our ears will be hearing the words. That will give us an advantage of remembering the subject quickly and for a long time.
Reading loudly will improve our pronunciation. If we repeat the same once or twice we will remember how to pronounce and there will be consistency in pronunciation.
But if we read loudly the other people sitting nearby may get disturbed. So it is advisable to sit in an isolated place and then read loudly. The priests in Temples chant Mantras loudly and when they learn also they practice by chanting them loudly and that will give them consistency in chanting.

drrao
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#774861

12 Sep 2023 13:14

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The trend of reading or studying aloud is not seen presently around us but it has definitely some advantages for the student.
First thing which is already mentioned above is to get help in focusing and concentrating but apart from that the proficiencies in pronunciation and speaking abilities would also enhance.
This will also add confidence for speaking as a lot practice is acquired during those aloud reading phases.

Knowledge is power.

#774862

12 Sep 2023 13:22

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Yes, reading aloud can be beneficial for students. It can help improve concentration, retention, pronunciation, diction, and the ability to recognize mistakes. However, it's a personal preference, and some students may find other study methods more effective.

#774865

12 Sep 2023 17:01

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Yes, the reading of the contents loudly has its own advantages. The entire organs such as ours mental facility, eye, leaps are working simultaneously and this process would help us for the assimilation of entire contents. Reading silently what the students are doing currently might not benefited to that level since each word read loudly is missing. To be proficient in the spellings of each word reading loudly alone can help the students to learn the entire content by the heart.

#774866

13 Sep 2023 05:58

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Many educationists/experts say that if the sound of the subject being read by the student enters in his/her ears, the subject is learnt quickly.

However, most of the parents insist on loud reading so that they are able to understand that their children are actually studying and are not actually wasting their study-time!

In my case, during my student days, my younger brother, youngest sister and myself used to study in the same room. So, reading loudly by anyone (of us) used to disturb other two. So, we three used to hum very softly while studying.

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#774876

14 Sep 2023 11:15

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Whether students should read their lessons loudly or quietly depends on individual learning preferences and the nature of the material. Reading aloud can be beneficial in certain situations. It can help improve comprehension by engaging both visual and auditory senses. When students read aloud, they reinforce their understanding of the material and can identify areas where they might be struggling. It also encourages active participation, making it easier to retain information.

However, there are situations where silent reading is more appropriate. For complex or lengthy texts, silently reading can be faster and more efficient. It allows students to focus without disturbing others and can be especially useful in libraries or shared study spaces. Moreover, personal preferences vary; some students may find reading aloud distracting or less effective.

Honesty is the best policy.

#774891

15 Sep 2023 04:52

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Reading lessons loudly can have several advantages. First, it can help improve comprehension and retention. When students read aloud, they engage both their visual and auditory senses, which can enhance their understanding of the material. It also forces them to pay closer attention to the text, as they need to articulate each word clearly. Additionally, reading aloud can boost confidence in speaking and presentation skills, which can be valuable in various academic and professional settings.

But not all subjects or materials benefit equally from reading aloud. Highly technical or complex content may require silent reading and focused analysis rather than vocalization.

Phagu Mahato
Success occurs when opportunity and preparation meet.

#774923

18 Sep 2023 23:04

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Whether students should read their lessons loudly or silently depends on their individual learning preferences, the nature of the material, and the specific educational context. Both methods have their advantages and may be more suitable in different situations. Here are some considerations for both approaches:

Reading Lessons Loudly:
1. Active Engagement: Reading aloud can promote active engagement with the material. When students speak the words or concepts out loud, it can help reinforce their understanding and memory.
2. Auditory Learning: Some students are auditory learners, meaning they grasp information better through listening and speaking. Reading aloud caters to this learning style.
3. Clarification: Reading aloud can help students clarify complex passages or concepts. It forces them to slow down and process the information more deliberately.
4. Communication Skills: It can also improve communication and pronunciation skills, which are valuable in various aspects of life.
5. Group Discussion: In group study sessions, reading aloud can facilitate discussion and collaborative learning, with each member contributing to the comprehension of the material.

Reading Lessons Silently:
1. Efficiency: Reading silently is often more efficient, as it allows students to go through the material at their own pace without the time it takes to vocalize each word.
2. Concentration: Some students find it easier to concentrate when reading silently, as external distractions are minimized.
3. Complex Material: For highly complex or dense material, silent reading might be more effective as it allows students to process information in their own internal voice.
4. Test Conditions: In exam settings, students need to read silently, so practicing this skill is essential.
5. Personal Preference: Ultimately, it depends on the individual student's preference and what works best for their learning style.

In many cases, a combination of both methods may be beneficial. Students might read aloud when they first encounter new material to grasp the basics and then switch to silent reading for deeper understanding and efficiency.
Ultimately, the choice of whether to read lessons loudly or silently should depend on what helps a particular student comprehend and retain the material most effectively. Teachers and educators can also provide guidance on the most suitable approach based on the subject matter and the goals of the lesson.

Vimaldev.........So simple

#774950

20 Sep 2023 18:56

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We used to read our lessons in our house loudly. Though we, children, are high in numbers, we read our lessons loudly and would never affect others.

I used to travel with my grandfather to nearby cities by car and during that travel he used to ask me to read my lessons loudly (with minimum decibel) from the back seat. He used to correct if I pronounce wrongly and was telling the meaning of the words I read.

My mother and aunt (as we were in Joint family system) sat outside of the house when we all reading our lessons so as not to get disturbed by outsiders or visitors. This cannot be possible if the children are studying silently,

* This lead the children to have more concentration on studies rather than other diversions.
* This will lead competition among children that who finish first.
* Especially it is good to get corrected by elders if any pronunciation made wrongly.
* It made awareness in parents that the children are studying and not to disturb them by watching televisions,
speaking over phones or chatting with others.
* Literally speaking it made satisfaction in parents that their children are studying their lessons.

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