What does the think-aloud strategy encourage teachers to do?

The think-aloud strategy encourages teachers to verbalize their thoughts while reading aloud to students. This approach models for students how to engage with a text, demonstrating processes such as predicting, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing. By verbalizing their thinking, teachers provide insights into their cognitive processes, allowing students to understand how proficient readers approach comprehension. This strategy not only enhances students' listening skills but also helps them internalize the strategies used for better understanding of texts on their own.

Verbalization of thought processes promotes metacognition, enabling students to reflect on their own understanding and develop strategies for tackling challenging material. It creates an interactive reading experience that can lead to greater engagement and comprehension among learners.