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Reading Conferences And Impact On Literacy Learning, Ashley Butenewicz Danter
Reading Conferences And Impact On Literacy Learning, Ashley Butenewicz Danter
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine how student discussions during reading conferences impact literacy learning in the areas of student comprehension and motivation. Surveys, interviews, audio recorded discussions, and notes in a teacher research journal were all analyzed for emerging themes. The findings show that reading conferences have a positive impact on student literacy learning, specifically that there was an increase in reading comprehension and motivation. The data also revealed the major role that critical, multicultural texts have on reading comprehension and motivation for reading when coupled with reading conferences. Implications for future research are discussed.
How Choice In Daily Independent Reading Affects Book Talks With Peers, Deirdre Rae Glynn
How Choice In Daily Independent Reading Affects Book Talks With Peers, Deirdre Rae Glynn
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine any effects that daily choice independent reading had on peer book talks in regard to reading motivation and engagement. The specific aim was to see what happened in weekly peer book talks when students were given daily independent reading time with a book of their choosing. Motivation profiles, audio recording of student talk, anecdotal notes, and student interviews are all analyzed. The implications for implementing daily independent reading with a choice book and peer book talks are discussed.