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CBSE REVISED CURRICULUM 2021
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IMPORTANCE OF READING
IMPORTANCE OF READING
K V NUAPADA (ORISSA)
Education is
perhaps the most
important basic needs of modern society as it helps to mould a well informed,
knowledgeable & responsible citizen who will able to contribute to the
progress & achievement. It is possible if we understand the importance of
books & the habit of reading since the formative period of child hood.
Reading has at all times and
in all ages been a source of knowledge, of happiness, of pleasure and even
moral courage. In today's world with so much more to know and to learn and also
the need for a conscious effort to conquer the divisive forces, the importance
of reading has increased. Here we can states the two types of reading, one is
serious reading and another is reading for pleasure. The serious reading
undertaken for research and for satisfying one's longing for knowledge. It may be
a subject of scientific significance, or a subject of historic or philosophic
importance - varying according to the taste of the person. This kind of reading
disciplines the mind and trains one for critical and original thinking. There
is yet another kind of reading -reading for pleasure. Though serious reading is
also a source of pleasure, reading which is devoted mainly to it differs in one
respect. It grows upon one, it gives before demanding and it soothes and
relieves tension and loneliness. The only kind of reading which neither
stimulates thought nor provides knowledge is one which is approached
negatively, with the simple motive of escape and of "killing" time. A
person who is widely read is able to mix with others: he is a better conversationalist
than those who do not read. He can stand his ground. Reading broadens the
vision. it is in a way a substitute for travel. It is not possible to travel as
much as one would like to and reading can fill in the gap created by the lack
of travel. "Reading", as Bacon wrote in his essay. 'Of Studies'.
"Reading make a full man: conference a ready man: and writing an exact
man". Thus a widely-read man is a better conversationalist and is able to
see the other point of view.
Ø
Lure of
electronic media like mobile
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Insufficient number
& varieties of books
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Lack of Motivation
since childhood
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Lack of budget;
In spite of the above, interest of the students is the first and foremost factors
which awake the curiosity and then the student involve in the process of
reading and finally develop a reading habit. Thus We need to start more often
to find out what their interests really are, finding great information books
that will support and nurture those interests, and give them chances to explore
information and read the books in their
interest area. Understanding the interest of the children or student is not so
much difficult task. Make a simple interest inventory
and give it to them at the start of the school year. Pay attention to what
sport is in season and highlight books in that area. Months before the science
fair starts, get out lots of science books and have students explore topics of
interests to them. It builds background knowledge and enthusiasm for reading
science. If children enjoy any festival or come across any event or situation,
give them related books to explore knowledge. Magazines are one of the favorite
types of reading materials. Facilitate the children to read the different types
of magazine. Likewise there are many way to habituate with reading.
Developing the reading habit should go beyond mere pep
talk. It is important to encourage the reading habit so that people grow
mentally and fulfill their potential at every level. Reading helps to gain
knowledge about the world, it opens eye to different perspectives and relaxes
our mind ,body and soul. Reading books not only improves a person’s knowledge
and wisdom but it gives a sense of pleasure. That is why Sir Richard Steel has rightly
said “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body”. So on the occasion of National Reading Day may
I request you all to take a vow to read.
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