Cracking the reading code

An audio-visual resource for students on how to read academic texts

This report, and resources designed for both students and tutors, aims to support tertiary students in overcoming challenges related to academic reading by providing audio-visual resources, downloadable materials, and effective strategies to enhance their reading skills and promote successful study.

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Supporting videos

Peri says he “doesn’t do reading”. See him use the knowledge and skills he already has to learn to read a textbook.

Your reading history doesn’t need to control your success. There are effective strategies you can learn and use to read academic texts well and grow your intelligence.

The 7-step model for reading nonfiction is explained and demonstrated step by step.

Maria uses her areas of strength to help her get meaning out of texts and combat stress.

Peri shares the tips and strategies he uses to read nonfiction.

Hear about the ways that students benefit from interacting and learning with each other.

Ideas and strategies that tutors can use when introducing students to a new topic.

Learn about Irlen Syndrome which is about sensitivity to light intensity. Many people who have trouble reading have Irlen.

Background:

A project completed in 2012, undertaken by Whitireia New Zealand, to develop audio-visual resources for students wanting to improve their academic reading skills and another audio-visual tool for tutors to understand the reading needs of their students.

Report prepared by Clare Hazledine and Mary Silvester.

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Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Project Fund (RHPF)