Understanding Reading Development

There are several aspects of this book that will make it a stimulating anduseful read for many teachers the exposition of psychological research thatdemonstrate... » 

There are several aspects of this book that will make it a stimulating anduseful read for many teachers the exposition of psychological research thatdemonstrates many of the processes underlying word reading and textcomprehension the focus on reading for meaning and reading behaviours theinclusion of case studies which demonstrate Colin Harrisons philosophy inpractice Journal of Research in ReadingIt is a great text for literacy researchers for education students in mastersprogrammes and for teachers wanting a more advanced knowledge andunderstanding of reading processes and what it means to develop readingcomprehension. Colin Harrison provides strongly stated opinion that is wellgrounded in an understanding of the literature and linked to politicaleducational and social contexts. A scholarly work in the truest sense He isable to discuss and yet not get caught up in debates surrounding childrensreading development and he is not afraid to articulate his position based onthe best evidence and experience Childforum New ZealandColin Harrisons knowledge of the research on reading processes andcomprehension is encyclopaedic.... Compared to wordlevel factors especiallyphonics comprehension has been the poor relation in both research andteaching so this book is just what is needed to redress the balance.... Thisis essential reading for all those committed to improving literacy attainmentat all levels Professor Greg Brooks University of SheffieldThis book focuses on how to understand reading processes and what it means todevelop reading comprehension. With a wideranging theoretical basis theauthor makes new connections between work in critical theory cognitivepsychology and literacy.Key features include how and why we read evaluating response to reading a wholeschool approach to developing reading.This book is highly recommended to teachers literacy coordinators and studentsand lecturers of masters and doctoral programmes with a reading or literacyfocus. «