本書提倡廣泛大量的簡單閱讀有助於閱讀能力的精進,因為廣泛大量的閱讀實質上提供了增進閱讀能力的必要練習;同時,廣泛閱讀更能建立起積極正向的閱讀態度,非常不同於一般傳統的外語學習情境。
本書作者根據閱讀本質的認知與情緒層面,提出了廣泛大量閱讀教學法的理論基礎。同時也提供教學實務建議,包括廣泛大量閱讀融入課程設計、圖書館設置、讀本選用準則以及閱讀歷程記錄評估等。
書中並蒐羅了補充個人化默讀的課室活動和非常有價值的最佳英語學習書目介紹。
This original and engaging book makes the case that extensive reading provides essential practice in learning to read. This original and engaging hardback edition makes the case that extensive reading – the reading of large quantities of easy material – provides essential practice in learning to read. Extensive reading also develops a positive attitude toward reading so often missed in second language reading classrooms. The authors provide a theoretical foundation for this approach by examining the cognitive and affective nature of reading. They also offer a wealth of practical suggestions for implementing extensive reading, including integrating it into the curriculum, establishing a library, selecting reading material, and record-keeping evaluation. It contains a wide variety of classroom activities to supplement individualized silent reading, and a valuable bibliography of the best books written for English language learners.