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What is Understanding Reading Development about?

<p>'There are several aspects of this book that will make it a stimulating and useful read for many teachers: the exposition of psychological research that demonstrates many of the processes underlying word reading and text comprehension; the focus on reading for meaning and reading behaviours; the inclusion of case studies, which demonstrate Colin Harrison's philosophy in practice' - <i>Journal of Research in Reading</i></p> <p>'It is a great text for literacy researchers, for education students in masters programmes, and for teachers wanting a more advanced knowledge and understanding of reading processes and what it means to develop reading comprehension. Colin Harrison provides strongly stated opinion that is well-grounded in an understanding of the literature and linked to political, educational and social contexts. A scholarly work in the truest sense! He is able to discuss and yet not get caught up in debates surrounding children's reading development, and he is not afraid to articulate his position based on the best evidence and experience'- <i>Childforum, New Zealand</i></p> <p>'Colin Harrison's knowledge of the research on reading processes and comprehension is encyclopae

Author

Colin Harrison

Publisher

SAGE Publications, Ltd. (UK)

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9781281239822

Subjects

Psychology, Education, History