Silent Reading: With Special Reference to Methods, for Developing Speed, a Study in the Psychology and Pedagogy of Reading (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Anthony O'brien

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265230845 ISBN 13: 9780265230848

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Unlock faster, more effective reading with a method you can use in class.

This book shows how silent reading can be taught to balance speed with understanding, using practical classroom techniques.

Grounded in psychology and pedagogy, it explores how rate and comprehension are connected and how eye movements, peripheral vision, and meaning premonitions influence what readers grasp. The author outlines a workable program that emphasizes short, focused practice to raise reading speed while preserving meaning, and it offers guidance for integrating the approach with other reading activities.

• How speed and understanding relate, and what to measure to know if improvement occurs.
• Training designed to widen perceptual span and use peripheral vision more effectively.
• Exposure exercises and brief practice periods that fit into busy classroom schedules.
• Ways to adapt the method for different reading purposes and subjects.

Ideal for teachers and readers who want a structured approach to developing silent reading skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265230845
• ISBN 13: 9780265230848
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 311