Unraveling Reading Comprehension : Behavioral, Neurobiological, and Genetic Components EPUB

Edited by Brett Miller, Laurie E. Cutting, Peggy McCardle

Part of the Extraordinary Brain series

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What do we know about reading comprehension-and what do we need to know in order to improve it and help all students become confident readers? This urgently needed research volume is the only cohesive, up-to-date compendium of knowledge about the behavioral, neurobiological, and genetic components of reading comprehension. More than 40 top researchers from multiple disciplines present the latest findings on comprehension, addressing theory and science, effective instruction and intervention, and priorities for future research that will move the field forward.

DISCOVER THE LATEST ON:

the trajectory of reading skill development
causes of comprehension problems during reading
ideal characteristics of effective reading comprehension assessments
new analytic techniques that examine individual differences in comprehension skills
groundbreaking behavioral genetics studies examining reading comprehension
distinctions between oral comprehension and reading comprehension
how various text types interact with the cognitive and neurobiological profiles of children with varying comprehension abilities
interventions for diverse learners who struggle with comprehension
intensive interventions for adolescents with dyslexia