Reading to Learn: Developing College Content Literacy
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2015
Pages: 526
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2015
Pages: 528
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Reading to Learn: Developing College Content Literacy addresses the need for college students to learn as they read a variety of text materials. It provides explicit instruction in reading strategies, a broader knowledge base and critical reading skills. This text places concise reading instruction within the context of specific disciplines. It gives students the opportunity to develop and enhance their knowledge base through discussion and application of reading strategies that can be applied to any content area.
Reading to Learn:
- is designed to increase vocabulary and improve comprehension.
- offers activities including short answer essay questions, a learning journal, and self-assessment to encourage students to extend their writing and critical thinking skills.
FEATURES:
- Use of text to present strategies in the context of specific disciplines.
- Chapters organized by disciplines to build background knowledge.
- Development of content area vocabulary knowledge and concepts.
- Study-reading strategies and test preparation.
- Student self-assessment activities.
- Writing to learn.
- E learning.
UNIT ONE Working with Text
CHAPTER ONE Applying the Reading Process
CHAPTER TWO Expanding Vocabulary
CHAPTER THREE Identifying Main Ideas
CHAPTER FOUR Analyzing Organizational Patterns
CHAPTER FIVE Understanding Visual Graphics
UNIT TWO Thinking Critically About Text
CHAPTER SIX Reading Critically
CHAPTER SEVEN Interpreting Authors’ Thinking
UNIT THREE Organizing Text Information
CHAPTER EIGHT Formatting Text Information for Recall
CHAPTER NINE Applying Study-Reading Strategies
CHAPTER TEN Reading and Studying Mathematics
JOURNAL ENTRIES
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Diane Bosco is an educator and healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing education and clinical practice. She serves as a faculty member in the Nursing Department at Suffolk County Community College, where she is dedicated to preparing future nurses through a student-centered approach that integrates evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and compassionate patient care. Drawing on years of clinical experience, Bosco combines real-world healthcare knowledge with innovative teaching strategies to help students develop the skills and confidence needed for success in today's dynamic healthcare environment. She is committed to fostering academic excellence, professional integrity, and lifelong learning while mentoring the next generation of nursing professionals. Through her contributions to nursing education, Bosco continues to support the advancement of high-quality patient care and the nursing profession.
Janice L. Buchner is an educator and nursing professional dedicated to preparing future healthcare providers through excellence in teaching, mentorship, and clinical education. As a faculty member in the Nursing Department at Suffolk County Community College, she is committed to helping students develop the clinical knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and compassionate approach necessary for successful nursing practice. Buchner brings valuable experience from the healthcare field into the classroom, emphasizing evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and professional accountability. She is passionate about creating an engaging learning environment that supports student success while fostering the confidence and competence required to meet the evolving demands of the nursing profession. Through her commitment to education and service, Buchner continues to make a meaningful impact on the development of the next generation of nurses.