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Who defines reading as the process of finding meaning in a text?
Bell and McCallum (2017)
Why is developing learners' phonological knowledge important in reading instruction?
Phonetic awareness skills should be developed first in teaching reading.
Which option best describes reading assessment according to the text?
An ongoing planned process of gathering information through a variety of activities.
What do teachers achieve by using a balanced approach in teaching reading?
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What type of help does Mrs. Masana, the 2nd grade teacher, need based on the scenario provided?
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Which term describes the ability to identify and manipulate one's own sounds in spoken language, which is important for early literacy development?
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Choose the wrong answer: Which part is not related to reading?
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What refers to the controlled movement of muscles, including large muscles (e.g., legs, arms) and small muscles (e.g., muscles of eyes, hands, and fingers)?
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In the vocabulary extension (word recognition) stage, what are learners encouraged to do?
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Which approach focuses on teaching the relationship between sounds and letters to develop reading skills?
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Complete the following statement: The purpose of…………………is to build an inclusive education and training system through “changing attitudes, behaviours, teaching practices, curriculum and environment to meet the needs of all learners” (DoE 2001: 7).
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