How phonological and orthographic decoding complicates the simple view of reading in Chinese: examining mediation through listening comprehension

Dynamic insights into research trends and trajectories in early reading: an analytical exploration via dynamic topic modeling

“…However, recent trends have revealed a notable shift within Topic 1, characterized by the increased frequency and prominence of the keyword “book.” Accompanied by an escalating focus on shared book reading (Miller-Goldwater et al, 2022 ; Shen and Del Tufo, 2022 ), picture books (Shimek, 2021 ; Zhang R. et al, 2023 ), and digital books (Kim, 2022 ; Korat et al, 2022 ), this change has indicated a paradigmatic transition from traditional reading strategies toward a more integrated approach that embraces modern digital tools and methodologies in educational practices, reflecting a broader shift in pedagogical paradigms and research interests within the field. Under Topic 2, the addition of the keywords “Chinese” and “vocabulary” reflects growing emphasis on early reading in the Chinese linguistic context (Hemelstrand et al, 2023 ; Lin and Zhang, 2023 ). Although we found increased research interest in Topic 5, the evolution of its keywords did not demonstrate significant new trends or shifts, suggesting that research in this area may still be focused on longstanding core issues or that fresh perspectives and innovations may be needed to stimulate new momentum and directions.…”