Changes in Reading Habits by Low Literate Adults through Extensive Reading

Autor/inn/en	Rodrigo, Victoria; Greenberg, Daphne; Segal, Don
Titel	Changes in Reading Habits by Low Literate Adults through Extensive Reading
Quelle	In: Reading in a Foreign Language, 26 (2014) 1, S.73-91 (19 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1539-0578
Schlagwörter	Reading Habits; Adult Literacy; Adult Basic Education; Intervention; Direct Instruction; Experimental Groups; Control Groups; Pretests Posttests; Recreational Reading; Reading Attitudes; Attitude Change; Native Speakers; English (Second Language); Teaching Methods; Literature Appreciation; Library Materials; Likert Scales; Intermode Differences + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Reading habit; Lesegewohnheit; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult education; Erwachsenenbildung; Direct instructional procedues; Direct instructional approach; Unterrichtsverfahren; Häusliche Lektüre; Reading behavior; Rading behaviour; Leseverhalten; Attitudinal change; Einstellungsänderung; Muttersprachler; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Literarische Wertung; Likert-Skala
Abstract	This study analyzes the effect of two reading interventions on reading habits by 181 low literate adults who read at the 3-5.9 grade levels. One intervention implemented extensive reading (ER group) and the other one had direct instruction (no-ER group). A Reading Pattern survey was administered at the beginning, at the end, and 6 months after the intervention. Statistical results suggest that the ER group, which had access to books, free choice of reading material, and time to read during instruction hours, was more motivated to read, developed a reading habit, and experienced a positive change in reading behavior. These changes stayed over time, 6 months after treatment. This study strongly suggests that adult learners can benefit from extensive and pleasure reading and that a well-equipped library, easy access to books, and encouragement and time to read are all key factors in the development of reading habits. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2022/4/11