Differentiated Instructions in Reading Classes as Means of Enhancing Adult Learners' Critical Thinking
Keywords:
Pre-reading activities, content and language support, varied text formats, multiple response options, collaborative learning, text complexity, choice and flexibility, modeling and explicit instructionAbstract
In this article, the opinions of domestic and foreign scientists are mentioned about the effective aspects of giving differentiated instructions in reading classes as a means of developing critical thinking of older students.
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