{"product_id":"understanding-reading-comprehension-processes-and-practices-paperback","title":"Understanding Reading Comprehension: Processes and Practices - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWayne Tennent\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReading comprehension is a vital part of literacy that all primary school teachers need to understand.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Drawing from educational and psychological research, this book offers a detailed analysis of how reading comprehension happens combined with practical teaching strategies for the classroom.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This heavily revised second edition explores the underlying linguistic and cognitive processes that support comprehension, from inference making to the role of metacognition. It builds on this procedural knowledge to examine text selection, classroom pedagogy and how to assess comprehension.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is essential reading for primary English modules on initial teacher education courses, including university-based (PGCE, BA w\/QTS, BEd) and school-based (SCITT, Teach First) routes into teaching, and also for current teachers wishing to further develop their knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWayne Tennent\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in Education at Brunel University of London. His co-authored book \u003cem\u003eGuiding Readers - Layers of Meaning\u003c\/em\u003e was published in 2016 and won the United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) academic book of the year award. He is a Brunel Global Citizen Award Winner, as nominated by the students, for his work in promoting a critical awareness of 'race' and gender in texts used for teaching.\u003cbr\u003eHe works with schools, both nationally and internationally, developing pedagogical practices to support teaching for reading comprehension. Previously, he taught for many years, mainly in London, but also in Greece, Brunei and New Zealand. He continues to work with children on a regular basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 02, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522252673272,"sku":"9781526423795","price":179.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/Bnn2hG4r5P9781526423795.webp?v=1789555882","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/understanding-reading-comprehension-processes-and-practices-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}