Reading resources
Developing reading capability
1. Reading efficiently Class video presentation (15:46 mins)
Video presentation by Dr Shashi Nallaya looking at how to read efficiently for an assignment. Includes how to read for specific information, and various reading approaches. Works through examples.
Watch the video in the Panopto viewer (It will open in a new browser window, and you may need to log in with your UniSA login details).
Give this link to a class to watch individually (more information): https://unisa.au.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=459a77a6-74bc-4dac-960e-aa6f0004bb13 You can also download the presentation (108 MB) as a video file from this link (more information).
Download the slides (you can adjust them to suit your class) (1 MB)
Download the script (you can adjust this to suit your class) (17 KB)
2. Developing reading at program and course level Strategies for teachers
List of strategies for program and course staff to help foster reading capabilitity in students.
Download the word document (124 KB)
3. Mapping reading capabilities Matrix for teachers
A matrix for teachers to map reading capabilities from a program prespective.
Download the word document (32 KB)
4. Strategies for developing reading capability Strategies for teachers
Outline of teacher strategies for developing students' reading capabilities, including pre-reading strategies, while-reading strategies, and post-reading strategies. Includes a reading log template and links to other students resources.
Download the word document (135 KB)
5. Strategies targeting reading capability Strategies for course and program staff
Teacher guide on mapping curriculum and assessment at program level to reading capabilities. Includes information on mapping program learning outcomes, teaching strategies and approaches, critical reading skills, pre-reading while-reading and post-reading strategies.
Download the word document (108 KB)