Assessment and Remediation of Metacognitive Aspects of Children's Reading Comprehension.

Paris, Scott G.

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ERIC Number: EJ439626

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Assessment and Remediation of Metacognitive Aspects of Children's Reading Comprehension.

Paris, Scott G.

Topics in Language Disorders, v12 n1 p32-50 Nov 1991

This article focuses on strategies children can use to foster their reading comprehension and develop metacognitive skills. The article discusses crucial aspects of reading comprehension, the authentic assessment of strategic reading, alternative methods of assessing reading strategies and metacognition, and promoting thinking with literacy instruction. An example of a "think-along" passage is appended. (DB)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Learning Strategies, Literacy Education, Metacognition, Reading Comprehension, Reading Difficulties, Reading Tests, Remedial Instruction, Skill Development, Student Evaluation, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: Reading Disabilities: Early Identification, Assessment, and Remediation.