Reading as a Complex Process

Understanding the meaning of a text by decoding symbols.

Abilities that enable independent reading and interaction with a text.

Continuous practice, development, and refinement of reading abilities.

Understanding and explaining the grammar, structure, and main ideas of text.

Summarizing the main argument or thesis of a text.

Reading as an exchange between reader and text leading to understanding.

Skills encompassing listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

Limited research exists on using computers to teach reading.

Reading is a language skill involving the recognition of writing elements, vocabulary, and sentence structure.

Reading as a process involves the use of knowledge, skills, and strategies by the reader to understand the text.

The ability to recognize the writing system's elements, understand vocabulary, and grasp the structure of sentences in a text.

Understanding how discourse markers connect parts of a text to create meaning.

Knowing the typical structure and content of different text types.

The ability to use top-down strategies while utilizing language knowledge to understand a text.

Learning language through reading various materials, absorbing vocabulary, grammar, etc., in real-world contexts.

A basic unit of sound in a language that distinguishes one word from another.

Finding a quiet and focused environment for reading.

Beginning reading with familiar elements like pictures, titles, or larger text.

Reading at your own comfortable speed, taking breaks when needed.

Rereading material for better understanding.

Using the surrounding words and sentences to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

Skimming quickly scans a page without comprehension. Reading focuses on understanding the text.

Referencing a dictionary to define unfamiliar words.

A teacher who helps students develop reading strategies to adapt to different reading situations and achieve reading goals.

Techniques readers use to comprehend and interact with text effectively, such as previewing, predicting, skimming, and scanning.

Scanning titles, headings, and captions to get a sense of the text's structure and content before reading.

Using prior knowledge and text clues to anticipate what will be discussed and the vocabulary used.

Quickly surveying the text to grasp the main idea or locate specific information.

Using surrounding text and background knowledge to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Restating the main points of a section in your own words to check your understanding.

Teachers demonstrating reading strategies aloud to show students how they work.

Computer software engaging students actively, encouraging them to participate and produce their own learning experiences.

Software designed to help students develop critical reading and thinking skills by providing opportunities for analysis and evaluation.

Using computer programs to compose written work, offering advantages like editing, formatting, and organization.

Computers provide access to electronic references, allowing students to explore information in diverse ways and conduct research efficiently.

Using videos, audio, images, and text together to enhance understanding and engage learners with different learning styles.

Computerized tools assist language learners by providing interactive vocabulary practice, definitions, and contextual understanding.

Using computer programs to deliver structured lessons, providing individualized practice and feedback for reading skills.

Computers can motivate and engage students with learning difficulties, making learning more enjoyable and interactive.

Computer programs designed to teach reading skills, often incorporating interactive elements and multimedia.

The ability of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) to engage learners in active participation and provide feedback.

The dynamic process of a reader actively engaging with a text to understand its meaning and purpose.

Using software based on established teaching methods and reliable research studies is crucial for effective reading instruction.

Before personal computers, reading experiences were primarily confined to printed materials.

The use of computers and technology to facilitate language learning, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Computers can support reading instruction by providing interactive exercises, multimedia content, and tools for building reading comprehension.

The communication and feedback between a learner and a computer program, allowing for personalized learning experiences.