Children's Reading Development: Examining the effects of reading instruction and gender differences on children's reading - Couverture souple

Logan, Sarah

 
9783639115703: Children's Reading Development: Examining the effects of reading instruction and gender differences on children's reading
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3639115708 ISBN 13 : 9783639115703
Editeur : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2009

Synopsis

Being able to read is essential for educational achievement and is important for children¿s self- esteem and attitude towards learning. It is crucial therefore that the most effective teaching practices are in place to increase reading skill and reduce underachievement in reading. This book provides an overview of the skills associated with reading development and the different methods used to teach reading, with a particular focus on different types of phonics instruction (analytic and synthetic). Gender differences and the effects of reading instruction are examined within particular aspects of children¿s reading: reading skill, reading strategies, attitudes to reading and the cognitive processes associated with reading. Conclusions are made regarding the impact of the results to the school environment and our understanding of the skills associated with reading. This book will be useful for those interested in the skills associated with reading development, gender differences in reading and learning, and the implications of using different methods to teach reading.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Being able to read is essential for educational achievement and is important for children¿s self- esteem and attitude towards learning. It is crucial therefore that the most effective teaching practices are in place to increase reading skill and reduce underachievement in reading. This book provides an overview of the skills associated with reading development and the different methods used to teach reading, with a particular focus on different types of phonics instruction (analytic and synthetic). Gender differences and the effects of reading instruction are examined within particular aspects of children¿s reading: reading skill, reading strategies, attitudes to reading and the cognitive processes associated with reading. Conclusions are made regarding the impact of the results to the school environment and our understanding of the skills associated with reading. This book will be useful for those interested in the skills associated with reading development, gender differences in reading and learning, and the implications of using different methods to teach reading.

Biographie de l'auteur

Sarah Logan studied Psychology at the University of Aberdeen (M.A. Hons; MRes) before moving to the University of Hull where she completed her PhD. Sarah Logan is currently a Lecturer at the University of Hull.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3639115708
ISBN 13 
9783639115703
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
200
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Personne responsable
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