Reading Comprehension
Thinking Deeply about Primary Education
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Rethinking Reading Comprehension Instruction
The chapter challenges the traditional approach of teaching discrete comprehension skills like inference and instead advocates for cultivating comprehension strategies as habits. It discusses the disconnect between current teaching methods and effective reading instruction research, highlighting the need for a more integrated and research-informed approach. The conversation emphasizes the importance of modeling comprehension strategies informally, engaging students in rich texts and discussions, and cautioning against oversimplifying reading instruction based on exam formats.
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