Teaching and Developing Reading Skills Google EBook
Author | : Peter Watkins |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 303 |
Release | : 1918-02-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781316647370 |
ISBN-13 | : 1316647374 |
Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book is for anyone who wants to provide their learners with rich and rewarding reading experiences. Drawing on current reading theory, the book promotes the teaching of reading in a theoretically sound way, moving beyond a comprehension-testing approach to reading. The practical part of the book provides a collection of accessible, generic activities so that teachers can support and develop learners' reading skills and strategies. Its scope is wide-ranging, from promoting reading and developing fluency, to exploiting digital sources, using learner-generated texts and assessing reading. Further activities support teachers develop excellence in the teaching of reading through guided reflection and action research.