How Active Thinking During Reading Improves Student Memory and Comprehension
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SoL in the Wild
Summary
This article discusses the challenge of getting students to read actively and with purpose. It references Daniel Willingham's insight that "they remember what they think about," emphasizing that passive reading is ineffective for learning. The piece explores how to structure reading activities so that students engage in active thinking while reading, rather than just going through the motions. It focuses on the FASE framework as a method to transform reading from a passive to an active cognitive process, helping students better retain and understand what they read.
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Twitter / XHow Active Thinking During Reading Improves Student Memory and Comprehensionsolinthewild.substack.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThey remember what they think about and what you think about moment to moment is not very easy to control.
In reality, only a few students are actually reading with purpose.
Most are reading but not actively thinking about what they are reading.
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