In recent years, American teenagers have been showing declining reading scores, which has sparked heated debates about the reasons for this and the most effective ways to learn to read.
A new study by neuroscientists at Columbia University's Teachers College suggests that children may benefit from reading on paper instead of screens.
Perplexity will summarize the results for us on the screen - although feel free to print and read on a page, if you think it will really contribute to your understanding.
The study included 59 children aged 10-12, and found that children who read texts on paper, instead of on a screen, showed "deeper reading" compared to the children who read from travels and showed "superficial reading".
Several scientific studies support the idea that reading on paper may offer advantages over reading on screens.
For example, people who read printed books were found to remember the plot better than those who read the same stories on e-readers.
In addition, studies indicate that the advantages of print are greater today than in 2000, especially for longer and more complex texts, where digital reading can impair comprehension, causing readers to miss details.
The potential benefits of reading on paper are not limited to children;
Reading regularly, including printed numbers, has been proven to improve memory function, and gives the brain a good workout.
These findings indicate that it makes sense to consider the use of paper books for study, especially in the context of developing reading comprehension and memorization skills.
However, the present study should be viewed with skepticism.
First, his sample was small and not exhaustive in relation to the conduct of serious studies, and the researchers themselves are cautious in their conclusions and are reluctant to present actual recommendations regarding the curriculum.
Further studies and discussions are needed to fully understand the implications of these findings and their potential impact on educational practices.
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