TEACHING READING: STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING READING SKILLS
Keywords:
Keywords: Reading comprehension, teaching strategies, reading fluency, vocabulary acquisition, reading skills, top-down approach, bottom-up approach, interactive reading, ESL/EFL, digital literacyAbstract
Annotation: This article explores the significance of teaching reading and
presents effective strategies for improving reading skills among learners. It highlights
the cognitive and linguistic processes involved in reading, categorizes reading
strategies into bottom-up, top-down, and interactive models, and discusses both
traditional and technology-enhanced approaches. The article also emphasizes the role
of motivation, vocabulary development, and comprehension in reading proficiency.
The aim is to equip educators with research-backed methods to enhance learners'
reading capabilities in various educational contexts.
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