Improving Reading and Reading Engagement in the 21st Century ― International Research and Innovation

This book presents cutting-edge research findings in areas critical to advancing reading research in the 21st century context, including new literacies, reading motivation, strategy instruction, and reading intervention studies.

While students’ reading performance is currently receiving unprecedented attention, there is a lack of research that adopts an international perspective and draws on research expertise from different parts of the world to present a concerted effort, discussing key research models and findings on how to improve reading education. Addressing this gap in the literature, the book also responds to the challenge of promoting higher levels of literacy, and supporting and developing readers who can enjoy and critique texts of every genre.

Clarence Ng is an Associate Professor and Research Director at the Learning Sciences Institute Australia, Australian Catholic University. His current research focuses on learning and engagement of diverse student groups with a particular interest in promoting reading engagement for disadvantaged students.

Brendan Bartlett is the Chair Professor of Education, Faculty of Education and Arts, Australian Catholic University. Brendan is a Gellibrand Scholar, UNICEF Fellow and King Mongkut Medallist, as well as a recipient of the Rotary International Certificate for Significant Achievement in Education and of the Australian Learning and Teaching Council for Services to Education. His current research focuses on providing targeted support for children and youths moving through important contexts in their lives.