Teaching Learners What Reading Is All About

Understanding What Reading Is All About: Teaching Materials and Lessons for Adult Basic Education Learners, is based on findings from reading research conducted by NCSALL and others. This guide offers 13 lessons designed to help learners understand the components of reading that are part of becoming a more fluent reader.

Review Understanding What Reading Is All About, consider why it is important for learners to know about the components of reading, and determine how and when you could use this guide with learners.

Follow the steps to self-study below.

1. Read the related research.
2. Reflect on this research and your practice.
3. Focus on an aspect of your practice.