The Power of Schema in Reading Comprehension #kids #revealing #fastest readers in the world #podcast

Ever wondered why sometimes, despite reading the same information over and over again, it just doesn't stick?

Howard Berg, world's fastest reader, explains why.
According to Howard, it's not about how fast you read, but how you comprehend and retain that information. He shares an enlightening example, 'No schema. Now let me read it again. One word title. One word. Much how much differently your brain hears the same exact words. Laundry. Laundry. This is an easy thing to do. If possible, you could do it at home. But you could always go someplace else if it's necessary. Beware of overdoing it. This could be a major mistake and cost you quite a bit of money. Are you confused now? Hello? Because the word laundry told you what it meant.'

What we can take away from this is the importance of context and understanding the bigger picture. In his words, 'So when I'm teaching people, these psychological clues and where they are. So even though they're going, a 100, 200, 300% faster. They know what to look for to make the the meaning come clearer to their brain. And that's a big difference between reading and understanding.'