"I don't prefer to read." "Reading is boring." Reading is old school." "Reading takes a lot of time." "I'd rather watch the movie." I'm sure many of us have heard either these lines or something similar when wanting to encourage a reluctant reader to read. Oftentimes we shall hear this from children; however, there is a large amount of adults who express the same sentiments. This may be problematic for all of us as a nation because reading is the inspiration for learning. As self-service automation becomes more and more part of our daily lives, the more critical the ability to read and process information quickly becomes. The only way to create our reading and comprehension skills is through the practice of reading and for our reluctant or non-readers, they're not getting this practice.
A study conducted by the Pew Research Center in March of 2018 titled Who Doesn't Read Books in America found that about a quarter of American adults (24%) say they haven't read a guide in whole or simply previously year, whether on the net, electronic or audio form. I'm sure we are able to safely make the leap that those that say they haven't read a guide previously year are those that do not find reading to be their activity of choice.
So, how can convince reluctant or non-readers that it is actually in their finest interest to read more? How do we help this segment of the population understand how critical reading is to everything we do today? How do we encourage those that would rather watch paint dry than reading, grab a guide and read it?
The good news is, everyone has a minumum of one interest and is likely to have several. There is no topic that's not been discussing either in a guide or article form. In fact, there has not been a better time in our history with regards to accessing information. It is literally at our fingertips. Like, I enjoy aviation and the very thought of being a pilot and while I have not obtained my pilot's license yet, I continuously read books, blogs, and articles that I would read if I were an actual pilot. Aviation and piloting an aircraft interests me, so reading about it's not boring or arduous. I share this story to express that the first faltering step is to have the reluctant reader to select reading material in regards to a subject that he/she is passionate about. Permit the reluctant reader to self-choose and not be forced, assigned or mandated to read something which he/she is not interested in. Internet search engines did wonders for being able to learn about any topic beneath the sun. Believe it or not, our mindsets have too much to do with exactly how we view reading. Why don't you make reading fun? Enjoyable?MyReadingManga
Secondly, we should prioritize our time to add a while for reading each day. Reluctant readers may start with maybe ten minutes each day and work their way around thirty and then sixty. The same way avid television watchers can sit and watch television for hours at a time, avid readers read many books for hours at a time. If you are an enthusiastic television watcher, would it be possible to trade one of the T.V. hours for reading about something you're passionate about or wish to know more about? Take into account the long-term great things about learning something new or increasing your vocabulary or bolstering your comprehension skills. Reading feeds into lifelong learning.
That is for the teachers and parents who may be reading this; Never assign reading as a punishment. By assigning reading as a punishment, we're sending the incorrect message and signal. We do not want anyone to associate something negative (punishment is negative) with something we wish to see more of, as in this instance, reading.
When the reluctant reader has begun to see reading as something that is enjoyable, he/she should use down times such as for instance looking forward to appointments, relaxation after work, etc., on airplanes, trains, and buses as opportunities to have some reading in. Like other things, reading can and must become a positive habit.
One final step for the reluctant or non-reader to do is to talk about what he/she has read either in conversation or instruction. It is said that the best way to learn something is to show it, and would you imagine how proud a reluctant reader could be of him/herself after having taught another person in regards to a subject that he/she learn about? Just even as we get excited and tell others about how exactly great a movie is, we should also get excited and tell others how great a guide or article is. We must generate the same type of excitement that we do for movies, concerts athletic events and other entertainment about books.
Three Obstacles to Reading and How exactly to Overcome Them
I personally cannot read extremely fast, but I have noticed that after years of reading consistently my reading speed has increased exponentially. A very important factor that helped me to even begin a reading habit was starting with books that interested me. If you are reading a guide simply for reading's sake you will not set up a lifelong reading habit. Start with books that you actually enjoy. Another action step is in the first place books which can be significantly less than 100 pages. Do not start with your great grandpa's "Chronicles of World History." You can normally finish a guide of 100 pages in just a couple of days of reading for 20-30 minutes. The thrill of closing a guide having completed reading it makes you eager to start another one.
Obstacle Number Two: I Can't Look for a Quiet Spot to Read.
Solution: Be Intentional and Communicate.
A few of you reading this have multiple children and a tiny home. I very much know this obstacle. One way to overcome this is to schedule reading time into your day. Get this to a time if you are naturally alert and awake. Thirty minutes of focused reading time will yield far more profit than three of hours of distracted reading. I discover that mornings are the most effective time for me. Make sure to communicate to your loved ones, spouse, roommates etc. if you are going to cover up away to do some reading. This can keep you from getting frustrated when they come in the space to ask you a question or to talk about the newest Star Wars movie. You might be thinking, "I can't ask them to leave me alone for thirty minutes. That's selfish." Trust in me, men, our wives do not want ignorant, boring husbands. Just imagine actually having something to talk to your wives about other than politics and the most recent ESPN stats. Our wives won't mind us taking a while for intellectual stimulation. Ladies, make the most of the occasions of the afternoon when the youngsters are doing homework or having a nap. Another strategy is to create your kids read with you. Some mornings my wife and I make our boys read a guide (or look at the pictures) on their own while we have our reading times. Ask your husband and tell your kids to do the dishes while you slip away to savor a few momemts of quiet reading.
Obstacle Number Three: I Don't Have Time.
Solution: Remember that Quality Time is More Important than Quantity Time.
Really? You don't have time and energy to read. "I don't have time" is one of the greatest cop out phrases of our day when it pertains to commitments. The actual issue is that we have made too many commitments to the incorrect things. The biggest time waster for all of us is the television. I promise you. Turn off the TV, and you may find that you have lots of time that you could utilize to read a book. Start with eliminating only one thirty minute show and concentrate on a book. You may find your appetite once and for all reading to begin crowding out the appetite for mindless television shows. Oh. Yet another thing. Make sure to turn fully off your cell phone while you read too. May your reading become easier and your appetite once and for all books grow stronger as you begin this great lifelong habit.
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