Preparing K-12 Teacher Candidates to Teach Reading Comprehension: A Targeted Review of Quantitative Studies
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| Title: | Preparing K-12 Teacher Candidates to Teach Reading Comprehension: A Targeted Review of Quantitative Studies |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Anna J. McFadden, Jake Downs, Kyrsten E. Lund, Alycia Cole, Cherish Sarmiento |
| Source: | Educational Research: Theory and Practice. 2026 37(1):36-44. |
| Availability: | Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association. Web site: http://www.nrmera.org/educational-research-theory-practice/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Preservice Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Educational Research, Teacher Education Programs, Preservice Teacher Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education |
| ISSN: | 2637-8965 |
| Abstract: | This targeted review of the literature analyzes quantitative studies (2001-2025) on how K-12 teacher preparation programs equip pre-service teachers to teach reading comprehension. Findings emphasize the importance of explicit strategy instruction, reflective practice, and embedded field experiences to improve comprehension instruction while balancing technical and pedagogical knowledge. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1505562 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This targeted review of the literature analyzes quantitative studies (2001-2025) on how K-12 teacher preparation programs equip pre-service teachers to teach reading comprehension. Findings emphasize the importance of explicit strategy instruction, reflective practice, and embedded field experiences to improve comprehension instruction while balancing technical and pedagogical knowledge. |
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| ISSN: | 2637-8965 |
