Does background knowledge about topics help struggling readers?

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue. Does background knowledge about topics help struggling readers? Teaching children background knowledge about topics such as history, geography and science is generally considered a good idea. But a study by academics in the School of Education suggests this approach does not necessarily lead to children becoming better readers. Lead researcher, Dr Beng Huat See , explains more. Can you tell us about the project? We carried out an independent evaluation of a programme called The Word and World Reading programme which is aimed at improving the reading comprehension and wider literacy skills of children aged 7­-9 from low income families.
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