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Audiobooks and Struggling Readers. Edition No. 1
VDM Publishing House, April 2009, Pages: 156
Educators and parents know that when it comes to
promoting literacy, the more kids read, the better
they get at it; and as they gain proficiency as
readers, the more they enjoy reading. But, what if
children can’t read what is of interest to them?
Assisted reading, the practice of listening to a
fluent model while following along with the text, is
designed to provide a bridge to the wonderful world
of print. It enables readers to use multiple avenues
of sensory input to process information. Researchers
have cited improvements in reading due to the self-
confidence gained by increased fluency and
comprehension and the enjoyment of reading high-
interest material. This book summarizes the history
of assisted reading from its genesis decades ago to
recent innovations with modern technology.
Audiobooks and Struggling Readers also presents
findings from a study on the effects of audio-
assisted reading with digital audiobooks for
students with reading disabilities. Theoretical
underpinnings are addressed and key studies are
reviewed. Practical applications for the use of
authentic children’s literature in the form
of audiobooks are described.
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