Putting PIRLS to Use in Classrooms Across the Globe: Evidence-Based Contributions for Teaching Reading Comprehension in a Multilingual Context

This book provides teachers with approaches to strengthen reading comprehension instruction based on scientific research and evidence-based didactic principles, using the Progress in International Reading Study (PIRLS) framework. It offers practical guidance on teaching reading to multilingual students, drawing from good practices in five participating PIRLS countries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 110 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive open-access book is a valuable resource for teachers seeking to enhance their reading comprehension instruction based on rigorous scientific research and evidence-based pedagogical principles. In this volume, the Progress in International Reading Study (PIRLS) framework is utilized as a guiding framework to provide teachers with insights into the skills and knowledge required by students to comprehend specific texts. The book offers practical guidance on how teachers can effectively assist students in acquiring these skills, particularly when teaching reading to multilingual students.

To enrich the learning experience, good practices from schools in five participating PIRLS countries—Chile, Chinese Taipei, England, Georgia, and Spain—are showcased. A detailed description of the education in reading comprehension within these schools is provided, accompanied by practical tips and exemplar lessons. These insights into daily reading education in multilingual classrooms across the globe serve as a source of inspiration for teachers worldwide.

By incorporating the principles and strategies outlined in this book, educators can foster a deeper understanding of reading comprehension and empower their students to achieve greater success in their academic endeavors.

Weight: 366g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030952655
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022