Open AccessBreaking Down Barriers to Literacy
Author(s) -
Eleanor B. Howe
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iasl conference proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2562-8372
DOI - 10.29173/iasl7552
Subject(s) - disadvantaged , variety (cybernetics) , literacy , psychology , active listening , reading (process) , pedagogy , read aloud , reading comprehension , ethnography , mathematics education , sociology , linguistics , computer science , political science , communication , philosophy , artificial intelligence , law , anthropology
Reading aloud to children is not only a very pleasurable experience but also an academic enrichment activity that helps equalize opportunities for all students by increasing their exposure to language, culture, and literature through a variety of vicarious experiences. After reviewing relevant professional literature, this paper presents a generic lesson plan that can increase children’s listening and reading comprehension skills and thereby help break down the barriers between advantaged and disadvantaged students. Public librarians, school librarians, teachers, and parents can use the recommended read-aloud strategies to help all children increase their linguistic and social skills as well as their cultural awareness.