Abstract
This commentary addresses the complexities of reading comprehension with an explicit focus on reading in the disciplines. The author proposes reading as entailing multi-dimensional demands of the reader and posing complex challenges for teachers. These challenges are intensified by restrictive conceptions of relevant prior knowledge and experience and inadequate tools - explicit models of reading processes in the disciplines and assessments for middle and high school - to provide the infrastructure needed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 9-15 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy |
Volume | 58 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2014 |
Keywords
- Comprehension
- Content literacy
- Literature
- Motivation/engagement
- Struggling learners
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education