Implementing Reading Strategies

Sample Answer

Week 2 Discussion Forum Reflection

The reading strategy I selected last week was Identify, positioned within the “Remember” level of Bloom’s Taxonomy. This strategy required me to focus on recognising and recalling key terms, definitions, and central ideas while reading, rather than attempting deeper analysis during the first pass. I applied this approach while reading the assigned article by annotating key concepts and highlighting unfamiliar terminology that appeared essential to the overall meaning of the text.

In total, I spent approximately forty minutes reading the article. I read it twice, with the first reading focused on identifying headings, recurring ideas, and key vocabulary, and the second reading used to confirm understanding. During this process, I identified around eight unfamiliar terms and several phrases that required further clarification. Writing brief notes beside these terms helped improve my recall and reduced cognitive overload during the reading.

While the strategy was effective for building basic understanding, I realised it limited my engagement with deeper meaning. In future, I would combine Identify with a higher-level strategy such as summarising or questioning. This would allow me to move beyond recognition and develop stronger comprehension and critical engagement with academic texts.