Reading Didactics
The science and practice of teaching reading, including methods, materials, and strategies to effectively guide children through the reading acquisition process.
Phonological Awareness
The ability to recognize and manipulate the sound structure of spoken language (e.g., identifying rhymes, clapping syllables, isolating sounds), which is a key prerequisite for learning to read.
Decoding
The process of translating written words into their corresponding sounds in order to read and understand them.
Reading fluency
The ability to read texts accurately, smoothly, and with appropriate expression, which is crucial for text comprehension.
Reading Motivation
The inner willingness and joy children have in engaging with texts and reading, influenced by design, content, and early reading experiences.
Syllable Method
An approach in the reading acquisition process in which words are broken down into syllables to simplify reading, particularly helpful for children with reading difficulties.
Orthographic Phase
A phase in the reading acquisition process where children automatically recognize words as whole units and can read them quickly without decoding letter by letter.
Whole-Word Method
A method of learning to read in which children recognize and store entire words as visual units without sounding them out.
Visual Perception
The ability to recognize and process visual stimuli, such as letters or illustrations, which is essential for letter recognition during reading acquisition.
Educational Typography
The targeted use of typography in educational contexts to improve readability and facilitate children’s learning.
