Includes bibliographical references.

Quarter 1. Academic reading -- Quarter 2. Efferent and aesthetic reading -- Quarter 3. Reading as a neuro-psychological process -- Quarter 4. Intrinsic factors for reading achievement.

The value of knowing how to read in its strictest sense cannot be overemphasized. It determines the success or failure of a student in his studies because major activities in the educational process involve reading in whatever stage of development.
Neither can we reject the importance of a teacher who gives instruction to the young mind in whatever subject matter is involved. This book, Developmental Reading 1, is for instructional use of any teacher involved in developing these paramount reading skills. The book covers topics on academic reading, comprehension, structure and concepts in reading, reading varied materials as well as factors contributory to reading achievement.