Speaker
KEYWORDS
extensive reading
extensive listening
ABSTRACT
A common issue faced by many extensive reading programs is a lack of reading by students. Some teachers, especially those who enjoy reading themselves, seem to believe that providing access to a library of graded readers, whether printed or digital, will make students want to read. While that would be great if it were true, unfortunately it only works for the most highly motivated of students. Just like having a gym in the neighborhood doesn't necessarily make most people actually work out, having easy access to books will not automatically make most students read. Reading, especially in a foreign language, is hard work and requires time, which is always in short supply for students. Therefore, at least initially, students need to be motivated to read, and that can be accomplished with a well-planned and implemented program. In this workshop, the presenter who has advised hundreds of universities and high schools on their extensive reading programs, will share 10 principles that when followed will significantly increase the likelihood of students doing significant amounts of reading, and the general success of the extensive reading program.
| TITLE | 10 Principles of Successful Extensive Reading Programs |
|---|---|
| RELEVANT SIG | Extensive Reading |
| FORMAT | Practice-oriented Oral Face-to-face presentation (25 minutes, including Q&A) |
