[Publib] Audiobooks, are they helping kids learn to read?

[Helen & Roger Dewey]

Michelle, I disagree.

In order to appreciate a story, one needs to be able to imagine what is 
happening.  Audio books help a prospective reader learn to process the words 
into an image in the imagination.  It is a bridge from the visual world of 
video entertainment to the entertainment afforded by stories.

I think enjoying stories as presented in audio format can lead to the desire 
to read more stories.  Incentive is important to learning to read.

In some homes, parents read to their children.  That would be the best way 
to encourage reading.  But, not every parent is able or willing to read out 
loud to his children.

Use audio books to get the kids hooked!

Helen Dewey
rhdewey at charter.net
MLS Library Volunteer and Booktalker
Benzonia Public Library, Benzonia, MI
Benzie Shores District Library, Frankfort, MI
Frankfort Junior-Senior High School Media Center

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michelle Mumau" <Mumaum at woodhaven.k12.mi.us>
To: <web4lib at webjunction.org>; <publib at webjunction.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 11:57 AM
Subject: [Publib] Audiobooks, are they helping kids learn to read?


>I was just wondering what your thoughts are on audio books and
> education? In my opinion audio books are NOT helping kids learn to read.
> I believe that the current generation of children are lazier than ever
> and audio books are just feeding into that mentality. I teach 7th grade
> and it is amazing how many children can't read.... and their spelling is
> atrocious. Can we blame it all on audio books, of course not, but I do
> think it is a contributing factor.
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