Handbook of Research on Reading Comprehension

The Handbook of Research on Reading Comprehension is the seminal research handbook on reading comprehension.The third edition is an edited comprehensive compilation that summarizes the body of research on reading comprehension, building on the research of the first and second editions. The purpose of the third edition is to provide a resource to: • Summarize the theory, methods, instruction, assessment, landmark studies, recent advances, and trends in reading comprehension research • Provide a comprehensive reference for a broad spectrum of stakeholders including scholars, educators, leaders, policy makers, and the general public on matters that influence and directing affecting the educational goals relative to literacy achievement • Guide mentors and doctoral candidates seeking doctoral-level preparation in the area of reading comprehension research • Make available the developments in reading comprehension from a global perspective by focusing on international researchers and popula