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Rapid and Effective Reading
Rapid and Effective Reading
| Course Ref. | 10032 |
| No. of Days | Half day |
| Participants | 6 to 8 |
Target Audience
All those who need to absorb large amounts of written information quickly but without loss of comprehension.Course Objectives
Demonstrate a more flexible and positive approach to readingIncrease reading speeds without loss of comprehension
Put into practice skills and techniques to achieve better results when reading
Methods
Presentation, group discussion, self assessment of timed reading exercises.Important notes
This course is not suitable for those who want to learn to read quickly to help improve their proofreading skills!
Throughout the day participants will use a series of graded exercises and time themselves, using stopwatches. This will demonstrate their improvement over the day and pinpoint areas which need further attention.
Course Contents
Welcome and introductions
Course objectives, content and method
- Introductions and personal objectives
- Initial assessment
What is reading?
- How do you read?
- Effective reading
- Reading speed
- Problems when reading
Reading rapidly - getting rid of bad habits
- Excessive regression
- Visual wandering
- Subvocalising
- Increasing eye span
Practical exercises
Reading effectively
- Improving comprehension - using a four step plan
- Using reading gears
- Skimming and scanning
Practical exercises
Final assessment of participants' reading speeds
Action session
Summary and close
