On schematic theory and the reading individuality
Cai Zhong-ping · Journal of Hebei Normal University · 2003
In relation to the teaching of reading, the traditional mode adopted has been the pyramid model, which has strangled students' reading competence, together with their reading individuality. On the contrary, D. E. Rumelhart's schematic theory is not only in agreement with the intrinsic characteristics of reading comprehension, but it is likely to kindle the students' enthusiasm in reading and foster their reading character. To advocate the reading character and reading schemata, we should use diversified modes in order to improve teaching quality. Moreover, we should bring the students reading potentiality into full play. Finally we should pay a great attention to repeated reading to enrich students' reading schemata.