Theoretical Foundations of Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA), its Variations and Techniques

The goal of this study was to look at the theory behind the Directed Reading and Thinking Activity (DRTA) as well as the different ways it can be used and how it works. Using the descriptive-analytical method and after looking at the related theoretical literature, the study found that cognitive theory and schema theory helped with DRTA. The study also found that the most important part of this strategy is making predictions. It is a key part of understanding what people read. Prediction might have been one of the most important theoretical ideas that Stauffer built this strategy on. Each DRTA technique is a part of reading comprehension, and when they are all used together, they help students understand what they are reading better.