Instruction of Research-Based Comprehension Strategies in Basal Reading Programs.
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| Title: | Instruction of Research-Based Comprehension Strategies in Basal Reading Programs. |
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| Authors: | Pilonieta, Paola (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Reading Psychology. Mar/Apr2010, Vol. 31 Issue 2, p150-175. 26p. 8 Charts, 3 Graphs. |
| Subjects: | Comprehension strategies, Learning strategies, Reading strategies, Teaching methods, Elementary schools, Basal readers, Basal reading instruction, Reading materials, Apperception |
| Abstract: | Research supports using research-based comprehension strategies; however, comprehension strategy instruction is not highly visible in basal reading programs or classroom instruction, resulting in many students who struggle with comprehension. A content analysis examined which research-based comprehension strategies were presented in five elementary school basal readers and how the basals suggest that the strategies be taught. The analysis found that two thirds of instructional recommendations were research-based strategies; several strategies did not appear in basals, and others received minimal attention. Findings suggest that though the state of comprehension instruction in basals is not as dire as previous research suggests, improvements can be made. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Research supports using research-based comprehension strategies; however, comprehension strategy instruction is not highly visible in basal reading programs or classroom instruction, resulting in many students who struggle with comprehension. A content analysis examined which research-based comprehension strategies were presented in five elementary school basal readers and how the basals suggest that the strategies be taught. The analysis found that two thirds of instructional recommendations were research-based strategies; several strategies did not appear in basals, and others received minimal attention. Findings suggest that though the state of comprehension instruction in basals is not as dire as previous research suggests, improvements can be made. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 02702711 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02702710902754119 |
