A Descriptive Literature Review: Dialogic Reading for Preschoolers : The positive effects of dialogic reading on young children’s development

Abstract

Dialogic Reading (DR) is an evidence-based intervention that can actively engage children in dialogues and has beneficial impact on children’s language development. This review aims to draw a general landscape of DR, including the origin, implementation methods, and effects on children’s development. This review will also present the significant research results from recent DR studies. Discussions about DR, e.g., technology-enhanced DR and DR research fidelity, are given. This review might contribute to building public understanding and awareness of utilizing DR in various contexts to maximize its positive effects on young children’s development.