The concept and significance of the fluency of reading in the system of reading instruction. Theoretical background of an exploratory study and issues of paradigm shift
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21030/anyp.2024.2.1Keywords:
reading fluency, text comprehension, oral reading, learning to read, reading skillsAbstract
In the past two decades, the fluency of reading has become the focus of scientific interest. Research results have become established in the educational practices of several countries, significantly contributing to the more successful operation and development of the processes and systems of teaching and learning to read. Research has highlighted that reading fluency is the component within the system of reading skills and sub-skills that most influences and determines reading comprehension. This study aims to review the most important theoretical questions, sub-areas, and elements of reading fluency, and then addresses how the topic can fit into the paradigm system of reading instruction in Hungary. Finally, it presents the questions and characteristics of planning and conducting the first relatively large-scale national survey examining oral reading fluency.