Cognitive Science 301
Applied Cognitive Science and
Education
Fall 2006
Reading (Chapter 9, Levine and Reed)
Reading Sentences
Reading Passages
Assessment
Management
Main Ideas
Questions
Briefly explain how each of the following is important in word analysis: phonologic analysis, structural or morphological analysis, contextual analysis.
Explain what Levine's statement means: Successful reading is a combination of developmental/age-dependent milestones, competency in individual neurodevelopmental constructs, and integration of these components.
What are some themes in the development and acquisition of reading skills between ages 5 and 18?
Comment on the hypothesized value of the whole language approach to reading and the phonologic processing approach to reading.
Explain why depth of processing is critical in remembering what one reads.
What types of assessments would you use to evaluate an individual's reading skills and level?