West Visayas State University

Lambunao Campus
Lambunao, Iloilo
College Of Education
Graduate School

RDG 505 – Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties

Adonis C. Gonzales Prof. Ma. Shiela Theresa S. Casabuena

Discussant Professor

UNIT VI. Management of Remedial Reading Programs

Topic I: Nature and Views of Remedial Reading

WHAT IS READING?

 It is popularly known as an active dialogue between the author and the reading material, also known
as the best tool for learning.
 According to VIRGIL HOWES, reading is a subtle and complex process that involves sensation,
perception, comprehension, application and integration.

Underlying Principles...

 A judgment on what the author has said is popularly known as REACTION.

 INTEGRATION is the ability to assimilate idea or concept into one’s background of experience so that it
is useful as part of the individual’s total experience.
 The skill in making individual words construct useful ideas as they are read in context is called
COMPREHENSION.
 The ability to pronounce the word as a meaningful unit is termed as WORD PERCEPTION.

Importance of Reading?

 Through reading, man is able to explore the mysteries of the world.

 Reading enables man to uncover some answers to questions.

WHAT IS REMEDIAL READING?

 Remedial Reading refers to correcting or improving deficient skills in specific subject. Thus,
remedial reading is a change in instruction that helps remedy a weakness in the area of
reading.
 Remedial reading is a highly effective short-term intervention of tutoring struggling readers in
both an individualized and small group setting.
 Remedial Reading Programs should be researched- based and implemented with fidelity by
teachers who have received sufficient training. The instruction should be and should move
sequentially from the simplest concepts to complex. Instruction should be consistent and
intensive with teacher modelling, guided, practice and independent practice.

How can we diagnose the reading difficulties among learners?

 Reading difficulties may be revealed by means of systematic diagnosis

 Dechant pointed out that the heart of diagnosis is an interpretation of the facts.
 The diagnostician must possess both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
 He/she should know what questions to ask, what test and procedures to use to get the
needed facts.

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