Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics celebrates 7th year
Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics marks seven years of operation with over 200000 graduates worldwide. The program traces its origins to Evelyn Wood discovering a 6000-word per minute reading speed at the University of Utah and later refining a method at Jordan High School Utah and the University of Utah.
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Editorial on reading speed and new learning methods in education
The piece argues that Western civilization hinges on timely ideas and urges adopting faster, better reading and thinking techniques. It cites Dr Robert Hutchins, Victor Hugo, and the New Math, praising Reading Dynamics and Mr. Kelly’s decades of teaching and remedial reading experience.
Reading Dynamics Helps Executives Master Reading Speed
Leading corporations enroll executives in Reading Dynamics to crack the paper barrier. Companies like Boeing IBM Geneseo and General Fletcher benefit from faster reading for daily material. Notable figures such as Edward Kennedy Symington and Proxmire reportedly took the course, with Kennedy inviting Mrs. Woods to train White House staff.
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Reading at speed must match understanding, says Evelyn Wood
Evelyn Wood urged teacher trainees that speed reading without comprehension is useless and criticized skimming. She warned against skipping words and explained true speed comes from reading more words in the same time while judging their importance and meaning to preserve meaning.
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Reading Course Praised by Students Across Disciplines
A collection of student testimonials lauds a reading course as invaluable and well taught. Highlights include faster, more effective law work, increased reading desire, and overall high satisfaction from students in law, engineering, computing, and administrative roles.
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Reading Dynamics on Campus Boosts Student Courses
Enthusiastic students organize campus courses after standout gains in Reading Dynamics. Contra Costa College student Lee Ann Taylor, once a slow reader with average grades, raised reading speed from 250 to 3000 words per minute and moved from average to honors. She arranged for the Student Association to sponsor Reading Dynamics on campus this year.
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Reading Dynamics Gains Momentum In Seventh Year
Senators educators and business leaders praise Reading Dynamics now in its seventh year with graduates surpassing 200,000. The program has earned national fame via magazines and public figures, highlighting results from leaders in government business and education. Personal examples illustrate the impact.
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Reading Dynamics boosts student reading speeds nationwide
National reports show Reading Dynamics graduates doubling to tenfold faster reading speeds with an average increase of 4.7 times. Students also report improved recall and comprehension, with speeds maintained or rising after course completion.
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Special Classes On Capitol Hill For Congressional Readers
Reading Dynamics announces special classes on Capitol Hill for Congress and staff with start date to be announced. The program touts rapid reading and comprehension gains, citing endorsements from Senator Talmadge, Proxmire, Symington, and others, and claims speeds above 3000 WPM for some materials.
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Reluctant Student Becomes Reading Dynamics Booster
Special feature on Ralph Frey Jr. who was enrolled in Reading Dynamics after his mother attended a demonstration. He advanced from 430 to over 4000 words per minute and later joined Raymond College’s accelerated program at the University of the Pacific. He credits improved comprehension and study skills to the program.
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Reading Dynamics course previews free demo at Holiday Inn
Prospective students can view demonstrations on June 23 at the Holiday Inn showing the Reading Dynamics program. The July 28 start date for new classes in Frederick follows a film with interviews of Washington Congressmen who took the course. The course promises reading speed gains from three to ten times plus improved comprehension and recall.
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Reading Dynamics replaces obsolete reading machines
The article argues that machine oriented speed reading falters after courses end. It promotes Reading Dynamics, using the hand as a pacer to guide eye movement, helping students retain and improve their rapid reading skills beyond the classroom.
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