New Horizons in Education


No. 42, Pages 76 - 83, 2000

Cognitive Psychology Theories and Children's Reading Development (Article written in chinese)

SHU Hua & Alice CHENG LAI

Abstract

The article provides an evidence-based approach to explain the required conditions and methods for enhancing children's linguistic and reading abilities at primary school level. It also explores the importance of understanding the relationship between reading process and children's psychological responses and cognitive development. Selection, design and construction of appropriate reading materials for children at different ages were recommended. The new trends of using computer software to pr omote children's reading motivation, especially for those children with reading disabilities were also discussed.

Keywords: children's reading development; cognitive development

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