Reading research

Reading research

by	Kenneth A. Boothe
	Leah B. Walter

Introduction
	Reading research offers explanations on what reading is, how it is acquired and how it should be taught.

Benefits
	Here are some benefits of understanding reading theory. It will help you do the following:
	Develop an appreciation for reading research and its contribution to the overall field of literacy Make informed choices in the selection of a reading approach Find solutions to practical problems encountered in material development and teaching reading and writing Develop new ways of teaching reading and writing Improve existing teaching techniques

In this module group
	Reading process Reading models

See also
	Reading and learning research
	See the following online article for more information:
	What does the eye perceive when reading?

Context for this page:

Overview module: Reading research, by Kenneth A. Boothe and Leah B. Walter
In overview module: Reading and learning research, by Kenneth A. Boothe (contributor) and Leah B. Walter (contributor)
In modular book: Implement a literacy program, by Carole P. Spaeth (compiler) and Leah B. Walter (compiler)
In bookshelf: Literacy

This page is an extract from the LinguaLinks Library, Version 4.0, published on CD-ROM by SIL International, 1999. [Ordering information.]

Page content last modified: 16 September 1999

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