Critical Thinking & Reading with Dan Willingham
Headagogy, with Steve Pearlman
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Enhancing Reading Comprehension Through Background Knowledge and Metacognition
The chapter explores the critical role of background knowledge and metacognition in improving reading comprehension skills. It challenges the idea of reading comprehension as a general skill and emphasizes the importance of specific knowledge that readers bring to interpreting text accurately. The discussion also addresses strategies for educators to help students develop a mindset of persistence and critical thinking in their reading endeavors.
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