Reading Theories in Reading Education

Reading has been an important concept throughout the history. reading drawing the attention of the experts is of great importance. some read for specific purposes such as academic whereas the others read just for pleasure. regardless of what purpose it is, reading is a process and skill that can be improved. each person has his/her own reading habit and methods. this study reviews an overall theoretical framework of reading. in this respect, nine different predominant theories in reading and reading education throughout the history will be examined in detail. reading has been remarkably important today and unconscious reading strategies cause too much waste of time. this article aims to assist learners and instructors to overcome difficulties in reading and streamline reading habits.