5. Finite vs dynamic knowledge and skills - Comprehension

• Reading comprehension is dynamic: it keeps developing throughout readers’ lifetimes.
• Monitor learners’ comprehension by keeping track of:
  –the level of complexity of texts that they can read and understand
  –the range of texts they read
  –their independence in engaging with texts
  –their ability to read for different purposes (for example to find information or follow instructions)
• Here’s Dr Sue Dymock talking about monitoring comprehension.

SD monitoring progress