Training Adult ESL Learners in Metacognitive Reading Strategies

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Title: Training Adult ESL Learners in Metacognitive Reading Strategies
Language: English
Authors: Huang, Jiuhan, Nisbet, Deanna
Source: Journal of Adult Education. 2012 41(1):1-7.
Availability: Mountain Plains Adult Education Association. c/o Adult Learning Center, 815 Front Street, Helena, MT 59602. Tel: 406-324-2118; Web site: https://www.mpaea.org/?page=publications
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2012
Intended Audience: Teachers
Document Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Journal Articles
Education Level: Adult Education
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Metacognition, Reading Strategies, Adult Learning, Adult Reading Programs, Adult Education, Reading Instruction, Classroom Techniques, Instructional Effectiveness, Training Methods, Teaching Guides, Program Implementation, Educational Strategies
ISSN: 0090-4244
Abstract: This article is written as a practical guide to aid teachers in metacognitive reading strategy instruction. The nature of metacognitive strategies is explored, followed by specific procedures for implementing effective metacognitive strategy instruction in the adult ESL classroom. Chamot and O'Malley's (1994) five-phase strategy instruction framework is utilized as a foundation, with the addition of specific instructional recommendations for each phase.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 19
Entry Date: 2013
Accession Number: EJ991451
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This article is written as a practical guide to aid teachers in metacognitive reading strategy instruction. The nature of metacognitive strategies is explored, followed by specific procedures for implementing effective metacognitive strategy instruction in the adult ESL classroom. Chamot and O'Malley's (1994) five-phase strategy instruction framework is utilized as a foundation, with the addition of specific instructional recommendations for each phase.
ISSN:0090-4244