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Guthrie, John T. – Reading Teacher, 1978
The development of cognitive processes is essential to the development of reading comprehension skills. (MKM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Comprehension, Critical Reading

Williams, Robert T., Ed. – 1976
Based upon the assumption that the teacher is the single most important factor in the development of reading skills, this volume provides information concerning different aspects of why citizens need to read and how teachers can aid in this process. Included in "why to read" are insights into the multifaceted aspects of communication, the…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Communication (Thought Transfer), Comprehension
Ruddell, Robert B. – 1978
The literature of reading theory and research suggests a number of key factors involved in the comprehension process. In simplest terms, comprehension is the process by which an individual actively generates meaning from some linguistic input. Five factors of reading comprehension have been identified through research: vocabulary knowledge, the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Educational Theories