What would make them read more? Insights from Western Australian adolescents
Abstract
The link between recreational book reading and improved literacy performance is consistently supported by educational research. Increasing engagement in recreational book reading remains imperative for English teachers, though how to best facilitate this in a secondary context is an object of contention, with limited research in this field. The West Australian Study in Adolescent Book Reading explored attitudes and engagement in recreational book reading. Student responses provide valuable insight directly from the target group that can help to shape best practice for adolescent literacy educators. Findings are presented around six key themes, and include strategies for choice, access to attractive and diverse books, time availability, time allocation, concentration and encouragement.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
1-1-2016
Faculty
Faculty of Education and Arts
Publication Title
Asia Pacific Journal of Education
Publisher
Routledge / Taylor & Francis
School
School of Education
RAS ID
24515
Copyright
subscription content
Comments
Merga M. K. (2016). What would make them read more? Insights from Western Australian adolescents. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 36(3), 409-424. Available here