Unraveling Reading Comprehension
Behavioral, Neurobiological, and Genetic Components
By Brett Miller, Laurie E. Cutting, Peggy McCardle | Publisher: Brookes Publishing
About the book
What do we know about reading comprehension-and what do we need to know in order to improve it and help all students become confident readers? This urgently needed research volume is the only cohesive, up-to-date compendium of knowledge about the behavioral, neurobiological, and genetic components of reading comprehension. More than 40 top researchers from multiple disciplines present the latest findings on comprehension, addressing theory and science, effective instruction and intervention, and priorities for future research that will move the field forward.
DISCOVER THE LATEST ON: - the trajectory of reading skill development
- causes of comprehension problems during reading
- ideal characteristics of effective reading comprehension assessments
- new analytic techniques that examine individual differences in comprehension skills
- groundbreaking behavioral genetics studies examining reading comprehension
- distinctions between oral comprehension and reading comprehension
- how various text types interact with the cognitive and neurobiological profiles of children with varying comprehension abilities
- interventions for diverse learners who struggle with comprehension
- intensive interventions for adolescents with dyslexia
Editions of Unraveling Reading Comprehension
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781598572445
- EBook
- ISBN 9781598573435
Read an Excerpt
What do we know about reading comprehension-and what do we need to know in order to improve it and help all students become confident readers? This urgently needed research volume is the only cohesive, up-to-date compendium of knowledge about the behavioral, neurobiological, and genetic components of reading comprehension. More than 40 top researchers from multiple disciplines present the latest findings on comprehension, addressing theory and science, effective instruction and intervention, and priorities for future research that will move the field forward.
DISCOVER THE LATEST ON: - the trajectory of reading skill development
- causes of comprehension problems during reading
- ideal characteristics of effective reading comprehension assessments
- new analytic techniques that examine individual differences in comprehension skills
- groundbreaking behavioral genetics studies examining reading comprehension
- distinctions between oral comprehension and reading comprehension
- how various text types interact with the cognitive and neurobiological profiles of children with varying comprehension abilities
- interventions for diverse learners who struggle with comprehension
- intensive interventions for adolescents with dyslexia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unraveling Reading Comprehension about?
What do we know about reading comprehension-and what do we need to know in order to improve it and help all students become confident readers? This urgently needed research volume is the only cohesive, up-to-date compendium of knowledge about the behavioral, neurobiological, and genetic components of reading comprehension. More than 40 top researchers from multiple disciplines present the latest findings on comprehension, addressing theory and science, effective instruction and intervention, and priorities for future research that will move the field forward.
DISCOVER THE LATEST ON: - the trajectory of reading skill development
- causes of comprehension problems during reading
- ideal characteristics of effective reading comprehension assessments
- new analytic techniques that examine individual differences in comprehension skills
- groundbreaking behavioral genetics studies examining reading comprehension
- distinctions between oral comprehension and reading comprehension
- how various text types interact with the cognitive and neurobiological profiles of children with varying comprehension abilities
- interventions for diverse learners who struggle with comprehension
- intensive interventions for adolescents with dyslexia
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Unraveling Reading Comprehension?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Teaching skills and techniques
Where can I read a sample of Unraveling Reading Comprehension?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781598572445
How long is Unraveling Reading Comprehension and how many pages does it have?
Unraveling Reading Comprehension has 296 page(s)
Is Unraveling Reading Comprehension part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Extraordinary Brain
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Unraveling Reading Comprehension?
Brett Miller, Laurie E. Cutting, Peggy McCardle
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Unraveling Reading Comprehension is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781598572445) and ebook(ISBN 9781598573435)
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