Teaching strategies to support vocational education students’ reading literacy

Arguments regarding the need for reading skills in career and technical education exist, but far less attention has been given to teaching strategies that can help support vocational students’ growth as readers. Based on a review of literature, this article highlights the importance of reading literacy in career and technical education, and argues that students from the various content areas in vocational education can benefit greatly from teachers incorporating reading instruction into the curriculum. This article also provides educators with six powerful, practical strategies to use in class ... Show more

Authors: Schneider, Jennifer L.; Foot, Rachel

Published: Abingdon, England, Taylor and Francis, 2013

Resource type: Article

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