Beyond Decoding: The Behavioral and Biological Foundations of Reading Comprehension
Richard K. Wagner (Ed.)
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Description for Beyond Decoding: The Behavioral and Biological Foundations of Reading Comprehension
Hardcover. Presents state-of-the-science research on the behavioral and biological components of successful reading comprehension. Editor(s): Wagner, Richard K.; Schatschneider, Christopher; Phythian-Sence, Caroline. Num Pages: 301 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNSG; JNU; YQCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 594.
What cognitive processes and skills do children draw on to make meaning from text? How are these capacities consolidated over the course of development? What puts some learners at risk for comprehension difficulties? This authoritative volume presents state-of-the-science research on the behavioral and biological components of successful reading comprehension. Uniquely integrative, the book covers everything from decoding, fluency, and vocabulary knowledge to embodiment theory, eye movements, gene–environment interactions, and neurobiology. The contributors are prominent investigators who describe their methods and findings in depth and identify important implications for the classroom.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Guilford Publications United States
Number of pages
301
Condition
New
Number of Pages
301
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781606233108
SKU
V9781606233108
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99-15
About Richard K. Wagner (Ed.)
Richard K. Wagner, PhD, is Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Florida State University and Associate Director of the Florida Center for Reading Research. His major area of research interest is the acquisition of complex cognitive knowledge and skills. In the domain of reading, Dr. Wagner’s research has focused on the role of reading-related phonological processing abilities in ... Read more
Reviews for Beyond Decoding: The Behavioral and Biological Foundations of Reading Comprehension
By applying a multidisciplinary framework, this volume captures the true complexity of reading comprehension. When read separately, the chapters serve as a masterful review of the current research concerning comprehension and the many factors that influence it. Read as a whole, the volume points to future intersections for multidisciplinary studies that will do much to advance the field.
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