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Understand how to develop reading comprehension

Author(s): Ľudmila Liptáková
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Education, Education and training, School education, Educational Psychology, Sociology of Education, Pedagogy
Published by: Vydavateľstvo Prešovskej univerzity v Prešove
Keywords: reading comprehension; literacy development; educational methods; decoding skills; informational texts; teaching practices

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the importance of reading comprehension for children's education and self-realization, emphasizing the need for effective educational content and methods. It highlights the challenges in teaching reading in Slovakia, noting the gap between theoretical research and practical application. The article references significant contributions by experts like O. Zápotočná, who advocated for early literacy development and natural approaches to literacy in preschool education. It also addresses the need for balancing decoding skills with comprehension of spoken language, citing the Simple View of Reading model. The article calls for a more diverse range of reading materials in primary education, including informational texts, to better develop children's comprehension skills. It concludes by stressing the importance of integrating scientific knowledge into teaching practices and the need for comprehensive methodological support for educators.

  • Issue Year: XI/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 146-151
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Slovak
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