Reading Printed Materials Proven to
Result in Better Literacy Outcomes
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| 21st Century Readers |
Students who read printed books more
frequently perform better in reading, spend more time reading, and enjoy
reading more than students who read more from digital devices. Reading digital
texts more frequently even shows a “negative association with reading
performance”. These are among the headline findings of a new OECD/PISA report: 21st
Century Readers: Developing Literacy Skills in a Digital World.
In a compelling report published this
week, PISA, the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment, affirms
that students perform better when they read from printed materials rather than
digital devices. This research sends a clear signal to parents and education
providers that more must be done to safeguard reading in print for the future
of education.
Overall, approximately one-third of
students rarely or never read books, according to the OECD/PISA report. Whereas
one-third read books more often in paper format, 15% read more often on digital
devices, and 13% read equally often in paper and digital formats.
Some of the most relevant findings are summarised below.
◆ Print is better when reading for
enjoyment
◆ Students who read printed materials
perform better
◆ Students read for longer in print
◆ Reading digital texts is detrimental to reading performance
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