Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
The “Reading Wars” Are Back: What Are the Implications for Adolescent Literacy? |
| Authors: |
Williams, Jenelle |
| Source: |
Michigan Reading Journal. Fall2023, Vol. 56 Issue 1, p64-68. 5p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Reading interests, *College curriculum, *Literacy, Vocabulary ability testing, Motivation Assessment Scale |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses the ongoing debate in education known as the "reading wars," where differing opinions on how children should learn to read have resurfaced. It defines two key terms: the "Science of Reading," which encompasses research from various disciplines related to reading. It mentions the need for a complex framework for understanding adolescent reading that considers factors such as background knowledge, motivation, vocabulary instruction, and disciplinary literacy practices. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
