Christof C. Krischer, Wolfgang H. Zangemeister, Ralf Meißen:
Lesenlernen leicht gemacht
Easy Learning to Read

2005, 293-300

Summary: Based on American and German publications we explain why in reading the transformation of letters into the corresponding sounds of language is much more difficult than visual recognition. Beginners will read smoothly and automated only with texts matching in difficulty the given reading skill. Also, letters have to be magnified in inverse proportion to reading skill in order to make optimal use of the high resolution in the retinal center and reach the same optimal gaze movement as proficient readers, even though with smaller reading speeds. Too small letters are difficult to recognize and reduce reading speed together with gaze movement, while too large letters result in an unfavorably fast gaze movement. The use of computers is recommended for the remediation of severe reading deficits, i. e. with dyslexics. By using the gliding text display one can select the optimal gliding speed and change the letter size until reading becomes comfortable. This motivates children to pursue the reading exercises.

Keywords: Learning to read, automation, difficulty of text, print size, reading skill

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