The Nature of Reading
d. Reading Techniques
Learners are encouraged to employ reading techniques in order to have effective and efficient reading which requires certain kinds of comprehension skill. The techniques are offering a range of reading activities instead of requiring the learners to master them. According to Cushenbery 1985: 87-91, there are four general reading techniques: 1 Detailed Reading This technique requires readers to “examine each word and try to remember minute facts in order to solve a problem or conduct an experiment” Cushenbery, 1985: 87. It is usually used when the learners are assigned to make summary; to remember a sequence of events; to read maps, graphs, or charts; to locate and comprehend important details; and to compare or evaluate the relevancy of the materials. 2 Average Rate This requires readers to pay attention to key words and important phrases, the nature of subtopics presented, and the summary or topic sentences written at the beginning or end of the texts. The technique is used to grasp the significance of the writer’s point of view which is written on the texts, to find the answer to a specific questions, etc. 3 Skimming Skimming is “the quick type of reading that is done to get the general gist of the material” Cushenbery, 1985: 88. It involves fast reading since it is only intended to get the essence of the text. This technique does not consumeParts
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» Definition of Terms INTRODUCTION
» Yalden’s Instructional Design
» Materials Development Theoretical Descriptions
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