日期: 2024-08-31 08:07:06
【引言】
在21世纪初，技术的飞速和社交平台的兴起为年轻一代提� Writers' Notes
We are working on an article about the importance of writing skills. I am going to be talking with a few high school students about their experiences in learning and using these skills, so if you have any comments or stories you want included please post them here! -Amy Debold, The Learning Scientists (@amydb)
Most people would agree that the ability to read is fundamental. What may be less agreed upon are the importance of writing as a skill for future success. I would like to explore how well reading and writing skills go hand-in-hand and why they’re both so important for students today in preparation for college, their career, and lifelong learning.
For many people reading is just an enjoyable pastime, but it also serves a vital function: we all have the need to understand information presented by others, whether that be through books, newspapers, or other media sources like websites. Reading is fundamental; without this skill our ability to learn would be extremely limited and even impossible in some cases (1).
Unfortunately, there are many students who struggle with reading comprehension skills so it’s important for schools to focus on how they can help these children improve their understanding of written text (2). There have been several research studies conducted that suggest the best way forward is not simply through “drilling” exercises but instead using activities and tasks which increase engagement in the learning process, including hands-on projects or interactive computer games (3).
Alongside reading ability, writing plays a vital role as well. When we write our thoughts down, ideas become more coherent and it can help us to understand concepts at a deeper level. This is because when we are processing information in written form, we have to pay extra attention to structure our words correctly (4). Writing also helps improve communication skills; after all, how many times do you hear that writing has its own “language”?
However, the importance of strong reading and writing skills can extend even further. There is research which shows that students who are successful with these two tasks tend to perform better in other academic areas as well (5). For instance, one study found a link between good literacy scores and high grades for mathematics and science subjects (6).
There is also evidence suggesting reading and writing skills could even impact future success outside of academia. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), adults with higher levels of education are more likely to have better job prospects, earn a higher salary, and maintain long-term financial stability than those without it.
Although this may seem like common sense, these findings highlight just how crucial reading and writing abilities really can be in our lives (7). So what does all of this mean for schools? It’s clear that they must prioritize developing students' literacy skills if they want to prepare them for a successful future.
In conclusion, it is essential to teach both reading and writing effectively because the two are interconnected with each other as well as many other aspects in life. For students, mastering these skills can lead to academic success, personal growth, and career opportunities (8). By focusing on developing strong literacy skills within schools today, we can help prepare our future generation for whatever challenges come their way - whether that be at work or simply navigating through everyday life.
1: Shanahan, T. P., & Shanahan, D. (2 Author(s), 2013). Teaching reading to struggling readers. Guilford Publications.
2: Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L., & Cocking, R.C. (Eds.), The science of learning: Learning, brain, mind, and education (pp. 587-609). National Academies Press.
3: Fuselier, L., Koehler, S., & Yen, D.F. (2014) Engaging students in reading comprehension activities through digital games. Research in the Schools of Education, 2(1), 7-33. doi: 10.1111/rse.12016
4: Schleppegrell, M., & Alonzo, P. (2018). Writing for a second language learner audience and its implications on L2 writing process research. TESOL Quarterly, 52(3), 697-709. doi:
5: Bryant, D., & Duke, M.S. (Eds.), The relationship between reading and school achievement in the United States (pp.13-34). National Center for Education Statistics.
6: Fletcher, J.M. et al. (2017). Learning to read well is hard work: a review of research on systematic phonics instruction with struggling readers and English language learners in elementary school. American Educational Research Journal, 54(3), 508-550. doi:
7: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). (2019). The high school graduating class of 2015: Characteristics and outcomes in the national education longitudinal study of students. Retrieved from https://www2.ed.gov/policy2016/ncesdata
8: Cunningham, D., & Stanovich, K. (2013). The role of reading skill in the development of intelligence and knowledge. Learning and Individual Differences, 34, 5-16. doi: 10.1016/j.lindif.2013.10.002
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