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Current Practice of Extensive Reading in Asia: Teachers' Perceptions
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Chang, Anna C.-S.; Renandya, Willy A. – Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, 2017
This study investigated teachers' perceptions of the practice of extensive reading (ER) in the Asian context. One hundred and nineteen L2 teachers in Asia responded to an online questionnaire that probed into their reasons for implementing ER, the difficulties they encountered, and their perception about the effectiveness of different ways of…
Descriptors: Reading Processes, Teacher Attitudes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Analysis of an Alternative Reading Strategy for Elementary Students.
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Anderson, Carol M. – 1976
An elementary school reading-interest project was designed to overcome summer learning loss and to foster an interest in independent reading. The major strategy, "The Reading Interest Passport," consisted of nine independent reading contracts leading to "badges." This approach was selected after consideration of cost, coordination with ongoing…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Independent Reading, Practicums, Program Evaluation
When Choice Failed--Or Did It?
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Thomas, P. L. – English Journal, 2003
Details the results of allowing student choice in reading and writing. Contends that introducing choice late in a student's schooling complicates that student's ability to reap the full benefits of autonomy. Concludes that choice as a key component of teaching reading and writing is problematic in a traditional setting filled with prescriptive…
Descriptors: Assignments, Curriculum Development, Independent Reading, Instructional Effectiveness
Using Research on Readability to Enhance Middle School Curriculum Materials.
Kurth, Ruth J.; Moseley, Patricia A. – 1977
Middle-school students, called "transescent learners," are at an age during which they undergo physical and intellectual changes that affect them emotionally and socially, causing confused thinking and insecure feelings. This paper offers seven guidelines to help the middle-school teacher select and present reading materials that enhance learning…
Descriptors: Convergent Thinking, Independent Reading, Individualized Reading, Intermediate Grades
Fostering Interest in Children's Literature: Selected Teachers' Practices and Competencies.
Miller, Lewis Jerold – 1969
The purposes of this study were to identify teacher competencies and practices recommended by authorities for promoting interest in reading, and to determine if there were any observable differences in students' reporting of the amount of books read and "really liked" between classes whose teachers were ranked high in competencies and practices,…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, English Instruction, Independent Reading
Thirty-One Ways to Avoid Book Reports.
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Sweet, Nanora – English Journal, 1984
Presents lists of exercises to be done in conjunction with students' independent reading that emphasize the affective domain. Includes activities that were developed for high school literature and college poetry classes. (MM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Emotional Response, Grade 9, Higher Education
Independent Reading Materials for the Two-Year College Reading Program.
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Muller, Al; Muller, Dorothy – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1980
Advocates using the adolescent novel as a source of independent reading material in the two-year college reading program with adults with low reading skills. Includes an annotated bibliography of 23 appropriate novels available in paperback. (MKM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, College Students, High Interest Low Vocabulary Books, Independent Reading
DRTA: 5 Variations that Facilitate Independence in Reading Narratives.
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Richek, Margaret Ann – Journal of Reading, 1987
Outlines five variations of the Directed Reading Thinking Activity that can help students become independent readers of narrative text. (NKA)
Descriptors: Fiction, Independent Reading, Learning Strategies, Literary Devices