The value of historical knowledge is an important part of the study. This explains the importance attached to the study of history in every discipline. The study of history attempts to trace the beginning or origin of an event, its progress and the present status. Historical study tries to reinterpret the past by asking questions and seeking information to bring change where necessary. Understanding history brings the perspective of new knowledge and experience to in explaining the old and the improvement in the present.
In my view, Venezky aligned with the value of historical knowledge, especially in teaching and learning. This explains his interest in highlighting the history of reading research. His work “The History of Reading Research” gave a comprehensive account of transition period in reading literacy. It traces contemporary issues in reading research from 1870s to 1970s. The …show more content…
The study presented more information on reading processes and reading instruction with little information on testing. In terms of methods, Venezky employed mixed perspectives which considers the scientific and cultural environment of each trend. His approach includes suggestions from Kuhn, Lakatos and Newell, though not completed followed.
Handbook of Reading Research has the following key points:
• The study dates back to 1870 in Leipzig
• It has a strong root in cognitive psychology
• Although Wundt established a laboratory for experimental psychology he was not the pioneer scholar in reading studies
• Mckeen Cattell was the pioneer scholar in reading studies
• Reading study has gone through several progressive routes and has promoted different concepts in the study
• It has several important proponents that are still referred to in discipline such as Education and Psychology.
• In spite of the tremendous success recorded in reading research, the search for adequate methods on reading instruction is still
In my view, Venezky aligned with the value of historical knowledge, especially in teaching and learning. This explains his interest in highlighting the history of reading research. His work “The History of Reading Research” gave a comprehensive account of transition period in reading literacy. It traces contemporary issues in reading research from 1870s to 1970s. The …show more content…
The study presented more information on reading processes and reading instruction with little information on testing. In terms of methods, Venezky employed mixed perspectives which considers the scientific and cultural environment of each trend. His approach includes suggestions from Kuhn, Lakatos and Newell, though not completed followed.
Handbook of Reading Research has the following key points:
• The study dates back to 1870 in Leipzig
• It has a strong root in cognitive psychology
• Although Wundt established a laboratory for experimental psychology he was not the pioneer scholar in reading studies
• Mckeen Cattell was the pioneer scholar in reading studies
• Reading study has gone through several progressive routes and has promoted different concepts in the study
• It has several important proponents that are still referred to in discipline such as Education and Psychology.
• In spite of the tremendous success recorded in reading research, the search for adequate methods on reading instruction is still