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Comics are just as beneficial to helping children learn as other types of books.Carol L. Tilley, a professor of library and information science at the University of Illinois, thinks educators are too quick to dismiss comics--and that much of the criticism leveled at comic books could apply to any book with pictures. She also suggests negative connotations attached to the word "comic" make it hard for people to accept their educational value.
In fact, Tilley believes that having to reconcile images and text actually helps students improve their reading comprehension, and points to evidence that comic books improve vocabulary and foster a love of reading.
While this is potentially great news for today's elementary school students, we'll really start lamenting being born in the wrong decade when academics start to argue that the Wii Fit's fitness tests are as valid as the dreaded rope climb that scarred us for life.
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Wednesday 11 November
By Takahashi
I believe it! Comic books put the vocab to pictures, I can see how it'd help people who use words in the wrong context.
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Wednesday 27 January
By Andrew reynolds
Comic books are a great way for kids to get interested and excited about reading as well as helping to develop their imaginations. But nothing can be more important for parents than to be sure that their children are reading age appropriate material. A strong TV show coupled with a great comic will surely delight any kid. A major goal of the Kids Read Comics movement is to let kids and teens — as well as parents, teachers and librarians — know about the great comics for young readers that are available now. When you buy these comics, you’re not only getting terrific entertainment…you’re also encouraging the creation of more comics like them.
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Wednesday 27 January
By Andrewreynolds
Comic books are a great way for kids to get interested and excited about reading as well as helping to develop their imaginations. But nothing can be more important for parents than to be sure that their children are reading age appropriate material. A strong TV show coupled with a great comic will surely delight any kid. A major goal of the Kids Read Comics movement is to let kids and teens — as well as parents, teachers and librarians — know about the great comics for young readers that are available now. When you buy these comics, you’re not only getting terrific entertainment…you’re also encouraging the creation of more comics like them.
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