SPEED READING

Overview

This event has been developed for staff at all levels who need to make the best use of their time by reading efficiently.

The aim of the event is to:

• Start the process of developing delegates to read quickly, critically and retain essential information; and
• Enable the reader to respond in the best way to reports, articles, circulars and textbooks, and be able to demonstrate genuine understanding and retention.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the event delegates will be able to:

• Read faster with improved comprehension and memory;
• Preview/survey written materials effectively;
• Skim/scan effectively; and
• Plan reading and save time and effort by reading systematically; and understand the efficient reading approach.

Programme

What is Speed Reading?
Normal Reading Speed and Comprehension
Mind Maps
Mnemonic Techniques
Memory Loss after Learning
Self-Test 1 + 2: Comprehension

The Eyes
Elements of reading
Recognition of symbols
Perception
Comprehension
Assimilation

Preview
Choice read
Review
Self-Test 3 + 4: Comprehension

Skimming
Peripheral vision
Random Skim
Systematic Skim
Self-Test 5: Comprehension

Application of Skimming
The “S” + Zig Zag techniques
Self-Test 6: Comprehension

Work Environment
Poor concentration
Sub-vocalisation
Self-Test 7: Comprehension

Titles
Sub-titles
Sign posting
Self-Test 8: Comprehension