AVAILABLE IN MARCH 2025 EDUCATION SOFT COVER R325.00 213 x 137 mm 210 PAGES ISBN: 9781067234515Michael le Cordeur is Emeritus Professor and NRF-rated researcher in the Education Faculty at Stellenbosch University. He holds a PhD in Education from Stellenbosch University and degrees from three other universities. A former language teacher and school principal, he authored various books and articles on the teaching of reading and language policy and has presented numerous papers nationally and abroad. Prof. Le Cordeur served in various leadership positions, amongst others, Vice-Dean for Education; Chair: Department of Curriculum Studies and Chair: Western Cape Language Committee. Currently he is the Chair of the Foundation of Empowerment through Afrikaans. He has received various awards including Stellenbosch University Chancellor’s Award and the Neville Alexander Lifetime Achievement Award.Reading is the skill that all other knowledge skills depend on. Yet the low standard of reading of all South African learners is cause for great concern. According to the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), 81% of learners in Grade 4 cannot read at the required literacy level and have no comprehension of what they are reading. In this book researchers from Stellenbosch University and WITS University provide solutions and guidance to teachers, teacher educators, and teacher students how to combat reading challenges. The book is a must for all teachers of reading as it will enhance learners’ reading comprehension so that they can be academically successful. – Prof Michael le Cordeur ( E D . ) , Editor and Emeritus Professor of Education, Stellenbosch UniversityYou will seldom find in one book a more powerful account of the reading literacy problem in South Africa’s schools, and its resolution in practice. Evidence-led and rich in their combined teaching experiences, the skillful editor assembles in one place expert authors who clinically dissect the problem of reading comprehension in a highly accessible way for teachers, researchers and the affected public. This book should be on the shelf of every teacher educator in South Africa whether in pre-or in-service education. – Prof Jonathan Jansen Distinguished Professor of Education, Stellenbosch UniversityReading for Comprehension delves into the critical literacy challenges facing South African learners and provides a roadmap for educators, parents, and policymakers to address these issues. Drawing on the expertise of researchers and practitioners, this book explores the foundational components of reading development. It emphasises practical solutions, including fostering a culture of reading, leveraging multilingual teaching practices, and integrating literacy across the curriculum. Anchored by insights from the PIRLS study, the book is an essential guide to improving reading outcomes andunlocking academic success. – Prof Carisma Nel – Research Professor; Northwest University
