Explanations of Reading Comprehension: Schema Theory and Critical Thinking Theory.

Norris, Stephen P.; Phillips, Linda M.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Explanations of Reading Comprehension: Schema Theory and Critical Thinking Theory.

Norris, Stephen P.; Phillips, Linda M.

Teachers College Record, v89 n2 p281-306 Win 1987

The verbalized thinking of two sixth grade children while reading is analyzed using schema theory. An outline of a critical thinking theory is given and contrasted with schema theory. Conclusions for reading theoreticians are discussed. (MT)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Grade 6, Intermediate Grades, Reading Comprehension, Reading Research, Schemata (Cognition), Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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