Teaching and Researching Reading

Applied Linguistics in Action

by William Grabe, Fredricka Stoller

Teaching and Reading is designed to help language professionals understand the complex nature of reading. This volume builds connections from research on reading, to sound instructional practices and action research possibilities. Offering an overview of reading theory, it summarises the main ideas and issues in first and second language contexts and covers key research studies. Grabe and Stoller then explicitly link this research to teaching practice. In addition to providing erudite research analysis, this is a practical volume and the authors offer advice for practitioners and researchers including a 12-step procedure for conducting meaningful action research projects on reading-related topics, with 27 outlined models for teacher adaptation and use, and numerous figures which can used for both action research and classroom instruction. Learning aids are also featured in the text, - key concept boxes and glossary of key terms - quote boxes highlighting critical issues in the field - index of studies summarised by theme - index of model action research projects organised by theme - resource list of relevant journals, books and websites. Written in an accessible style, Teaching and Reading is a valuable resource for teacher trainers, practicing teachers, materials writers and researchers. William Grabe is Professor of English and Chair of the English Department at Northern Arizona University. He is currently President of the American Association for Applied Linguistics. Fredricka L. Stoller is Associate Professor of English at Northern Arizona University. She has coauthored two reading textbooks, developed reading curricula, and written teacher-training articles on reading instruction.

Genres: Research, Language, Linguistics, Academia, Teaching

Paperback

First published December 18, 2001

Reviews

[David Park · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is so nice!

[Erica Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

As an avid reader myself, I am always trying to get my students to read more in Spanish and English. Most of Grabe and Stoller's ideas on how to incorporate reading in the classroom were fantastic ways to create autonomous learners. I love the different ways they explain how to deep read in the classroom without looking for comprehension questions. Also the idea of extensive reading and creating future readers is one of my top goals as a teacher.
If you're a teacher and you're stuck on how to teach reading, then this book is for you!

[Reuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Up-to-date and thoroughly researched summary of what is known about teaching first and second language reading. Co-author is Fredericka L. Stoller. Both William Grabe and Fredericka Stoller are experts in this field.

[Hasan]

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