A reading teacher’s practice

Abstract

The aims of this study was to examine one reading teacher’s practice in a upper primary level English class. The qualitative study investigated the factors that affect a reading teacher’s instructional decisions and enactment. The study sought to add to local understandings about the teaching of reading at the primary levels.<br> Research questions: 1. How is reading taught at the upper primary levels in Singapore? 2. What approach(es) are used for whole-class instruction and how are they executed in the classroom? 3. What are the enabling and limiting aspects of teacher language and behaviour during enactment of these approach(es)?