Cognition, content, and comprehension are all interrelated. Each aspect has an individual role to place in reading but to fully comprehend what is being read, cognition and content come into play. Let’s start with discussing the cognition side of comprehension. When I say the cognition side, I refer to how the brain operates while reading.Continue reading “Learning Log #4”
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Learning Log 3
I personally do not think comprehension can be achieved without bringing in one’s personal experiences. In Mosaic of Thought, the quote “but really, I have no idea what their questions are – about their lives, their writing, or their reading” (Keene & Zimmermann 2007). I understand that the authors are using this as an example toContinue reading “Learning Log 3”
Learning Log 2
A big problem I face frequently as a teacher is the process of my students comprehending what they’re reading whether that be an informational text or a narrative – comprehension is always at the front of my mind. Brown & Dewitz argue that for different genres comes different approaches to best teach comprehension. Although IContinue reading “Learning Log 2”
What is the role of the brain in reading comprehension?
Reading is a cognitive process. When reading, we’re usually not aware of the actions our brains engage in until we start to read something more challenging. In Building Comprehension in Every Classroom, the authors examine the “inner workings of the mind during comprehension” (2014). There are attributes of effective readers and effective comprehenders. The ability toContinue reading “What is the role of the brain in reading comprehension?”
Cognition, Comprehension, and Content 