Review: Language at the Speed of Sight
By casaverde Language at the Speed of Sight by Mark Seidenberg My rating: 5 of 5 stars Language at the Speed of Sight: How We Read: How We Read, Why So Many Can’t, and What Can Be Done About It is a refreshing and thought-provoking book, which covered the subject of the literacy gap thoroughly and convincingly. The book provided in-depth analysis of the subject and current research with insights backed up by conclusions drawn from his research and that of others in the field. For the non-academic reader, which is me, it was overwhelming at times, but his occasional humor made the dry parts more readable. I trudged through the chapters on his research studies, but I must say that much of it was not understandable. I discern that what he says is backed up by scientific data and evidence and that he concurs with the conclusions others who have studied the brain and reading. Dr. Seidenberg provides a succinct rationale for why the current system of reading instruction continues ...