The Difference Between Reading And Listening
Reading and listening have several differences even though both translate words into meaning. Listening requires close attention in order to understand and clearly hear the words. Concentration is also needed for reading but it can be done at different speeds. The text can be returned to over and over if more understanding is needed. When listening to someone else read or talk, the meaning of the words is determined by the speakers pace. This is one reason reading to children should be clear and at a pace where they can think about and understand the meaning.
Listening text isn’t organized or structured like writing text. The speakers reading style and vocal emphasis also determine how clearly the meaning is understood by the listener. The brain constructs the message differently for reading and listening. Listening causes the brain to immediately process the information because sounds don’t last long. This may cause the message not to be interpreted as quickly. More details are usually remembered when reading. Children can be taught to be active listeners, which can help them remember more details when listening. One way to do this is ask questions to make it easier to recall information about the main ideas.