Reading Comprehension Research and Testing in the U.S.

<p>This book challenges traditional sanctioned and official histories of reading comprehension by examining how ideological and cultural hegemony work to reproduce dominant ideologies through education in general and reading comprehension research and testing specifically. Willis analyzes the ideological and cultural foundations that underpin concepts theories research tests and interpretations and connects these to the broader social and political contexts within U.S. history in which reading comprehension research and testing have evolved. The reconstruction of a history of reading comprehension research and testing in this way demystifies past and current assumptions about the interconnections among researchers reading comprehension research and standardized reading comprehension tests. A promising vision of the future of reading comprehension research and testing emerges–one that is more complex multidimensional inclusive and socially just.<br><br><i>Reading Comprehension Research and Testing in the U.S. </i>aims to revolutionize how reading comprehension is conceived theorized tested and interpreted for all children. This is a critically relevant volume for educational researchers teacher educators school administrators teachers policy makers and all those concerned with school literacy and educational equity.</p>