UNIT 1 Reading Processess
UNIT 1 Reading Processess
UNIT 1 Reading Processess
AS A
PROCESS
Reading involves many processes:
Physiological Development
Cognitive Psycho-social
Communication
READING AS A
PHYSIOLOGICAL
PROCESS
PHYSIOLOGY
• Physiology is the science
dealing with the
functions and vital
processes of living
organisms.
How is reading as a
physiological process?
Light patterns from
Eyes see the the printed symbols
printed word hit the foveal areas or
or the closely-packed
sensory cells of the
images.
retina.
Chemical change is
induced that create
patterns of nerve
currents into the
optic nerve fiber.
Using the Currents
currents, the travel to the
cerebral cortex center of
interprets the the mid-
symbols. brain.
What are the
different
eye
movements
involved in
• Eyes stopping or getting fixated on the word or words
Fixation • The duration of fixation is the length of time the eyes
has to pause.
INTERPRETATI
VE
-LITER
what is read
combined with
one’s subjective
AL
ideas -
Higher comprehension skills are
characterized by:
1. Self-awareness
2. Careful reading and greater retention
3. Making previous assumptions or
hypothesis
4. The deliberate and combined ability to
reflect, question, classify, summarize, and
predict
5. Information reading
How is reading as a
communication process?
LANGUAGE is a code
system used by
humans to
communicate. And as
there are diverse
languages, there are
Characteristics of
Language
1. Clarity
• The reader can more easily and immediately
understand language when the code symbols
are concrete rather than abstractions
(universal ideas) and generalizations.
Example:
Many students attended the student council
meeting.
Improved:Ninety-five college students
attended Tuesday’s student council meeting.
2. Simplicity
• Complex wording written for the sake of
verbal erudition is less easily understood,
compared with what is expressed
directly and to the point.
Example:
Shall we partake of our repast?
Shall we eat?
Mother’s culinary dishes are exquisite.
Mother cooks well.
3. Adapted Language
• Words of expression should relate to the
reader’s age, educational attainment,
gender, ethnic origin, other personal
factors. The inappropriate use of
technical or specialized words should also
be avoided.
4. Forceful
• Stimulating language provides
color, interest and
excitement.
Example:
He speaks at length while
saying little.
He spews forth words --- and
says nothing.
5. Vivid Language
• Vivid wording is descriptive and stirs the
senses of the reader.
– Very good salesman --- crackerjacker
persuader
– Dishonest and evil --- festering corruption
– Trouble spot --- seething hell
How is reading
as a
psycho-social process?
1. People read messages from official
communication, mass media and the
internet.
2. Reading is a social activity that engages
humans in the world.
3. Reading is also professional as it is a form of
communication done in all the professions
and human pursuits including scientific and
technological research and studies.
4. Reading is a unique activity which you can
adopt every day.
How is reading
as a
Process of Development?
1. There are stages of individual
development in reading.
2. The stages are interrelated, each stage
being a preparation for the next.
3. Development proceeds sequentially in an
upward movement starting with the
simplest to increasing levels of complexity.
4. There are levels of difficulties in reading
skills acquisition.
5. Development is influenced by one’s
personal maturation, social demands,
values and aspirations.
Reference:
Developmental Reading 1