Reading aloud used to be a part of the education system , but it looks as if it is going to be eraed out...The other day in one of the seminars I attended many of the teachers were in support of this move since they felt that there is no need for it now , with the children knowing reading and writing when they enter school...
Personally, I see it as a disciplinary habit that forms the basis of a sound education for any child.

Absolutely ! Pronunciation can be corrected and perfected only when a child reads and the teacher or parent monitors and corrects... I dont understand why the modern day educators are unable to perceive the usefulness of reading as a habit which has stood the test of time for decades now...

It is really sad that the necessary and sensible steps for proper learning methods are being removed now. Reading is indeed a sound base for learning not just language and grammar but also it helps children to understand how and where they need to improve.
Similarly, now in almost all schools, children are now made to write only print letters and not in cursive writing, which is a basis for calligraphy and good handwriting.

I agree with reading aloud pronunciation of the student can be imporved and he / she gain confidence and can speak in front of many...stage fear can also be reduced.....I guess reading aloud is good practice...

I agree with reading aloud pronunciation of the student can be imporved and he / she gain confidence and can speak in front of many...stage fear can also be reduced.....I guess reading aloud is good practice...