Introdilcllon Chapter l Exploration on the Nature ofEFL Readin9�� 1��1 Disputes on the Nature of EFL Reading and Manifestations in Practical Teachin9 1��2 Further Explorations on the Nature of Readin9 1��3 The Nature of Readin9 Chapter 2 Meaningful Learning Theory 2��1 What is Meaningful Learning? 2��2 Meaningful Learning and Meaning Acquisition 2��3 Meaningful Learning and Meaning Retention 2��4 Forgetting Viewed from Meaningful Learning Theory 2��5 Implications of Meaningful Learning Theory for Reading Pedagogy 2��6 A Review of Previous Studies of Meaningful Learning Theory 2��7 A Short Critique Oil Meaningful Learning Theory Chapter 3 Schema Theory 3��1 Philosophical and Psychological Rationale behind Schema ��Theory ……