Drop Everything Research Articles

STUDI KASUS PEMANFAATAN POJOK LITERASI PRAKTIK DEAR DI SMPN 5 KEPANJEN (KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA KRITIS SISWA)

This study aims to examine school efforts in instilling a culture of literacy and practice of DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) at SMPN 5 Kepanjen with critical reading skills, the benefits obtained from the literacy corner in class, the obstacles in practicing DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) and the utilization of the corner literacy that has not had an impact on students in SMP Negeri 5 Kepanjen classes and solutions to related obstacles in optimizing the use of class literacy corners at SMP Negeri 5 Kepanjen. This qualitative research uses a phenomenological type. The research informants involved all school members, namely students, teachers and the principal of SMPN 5 Kepanjen. The results of the study show that the school is trying to instill a culture of DEAR (Drop Everything And Read), which must be done every day by students at SMP Negeri 5 Kepanjen. By habituating students to visit literacy corners, creating literacy activity programs, applying critical reading skill and trying to bring in publishers to offer a wide selection of reading books to students to be used in literacy corners as literacy materials. The reading corner functions to create a new classroom atmosphere, can also be used as a place for casual reading, fosters student creativity and can be used as a place to channel hobbies. In addition, students enjoy reading under the guidance of the teacher, because they can learn and share ideas and experiences while learning. The obstacle to optimizing the function of the literacy corner is the low introduction of a reading culture, the solution to optimizing the function of the literacy corner is that the teacher participates in providing books to be read by students, adapts to the needs of students in class and tries to complete a collection of various readings, so that when students read they do not seem boring. When they are in the literacy corner, carrying out DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) activities can create critical thinking so that they finally like reading activities.

Silent and oral reading methods on improving English reading comprehension among generation alpha pupils

Reading comprehension enables each child to make meaning of the world. Therefore, it is important to develop this during the child’s primary years in school. Using ex post facto design, this study investigated the effects of reading methods on English reading comprehension of randomly selected 75 Grade 2 pupils in a private school in the Philippines. The scores of pupils who read two comparable narrative passages in oral and silent were compared. Paired t-test results revealed a significant difference between oral reading and silent reading. Silent reading had a greater positive effect on the comprehension of the pupils. Likewise, it was the most preferred reading method among the respondents. Focus group discussion with English teachers' results suggested that silent reading was preferred specifically because it helps in understanding the story better, remembering words, and concentrating given its quiet and peaceful nature. It is recommended that teachers employ sustained silent reading classroom practices such as Silent Reading Activity (SRA) Reading Laboratory, Genuine Love for Reading activities through the Four-pronged approach, and Drop Everything and Read time. These methods will help to support the reading needs and preference of the generation alpha pupils and to further strengthen the positive effects of silent reading on improving their reading comprehension.

EVALUATING DEAR AND BAG-IW FOR ELEMENTARY GRADE LEARNERS’ READING COMPREHENSION: (An Action Research)

This study delves into the effects of integrating Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) and Boosting and Gaining Individual Word Understanding (BAG-IW) materials on the reading comprehension abilities of elementary learners. The research presents compelling evidence regarding the efficacy of these materials in enhancing the reading comprehension of these learners. While the majority of students generally fall within the instructional reading level, only a minority face challenges in grasping the meaning of texts. The study advocates for the sustained use of DEAR and BAG-IW materials to further augment the reading proficiency of elementary learners in Baguio City and Mt. Province. Remarkably, these interventions have yielded success in moving some students from the frustration level to the instructional level, with an additional six learners reaching the instructional level. This underscores the significant impact of DEAR and BAG-IW on students' reading abilities, substantiated by the results of the chi-square analysis. Consequently, this research highlights the imperative of continued investment in these programs, emphasizing their value as instrumental tools for enhancing reading comprehension among learners. The implications of these findings are far-reaching, extending to educators and policymakers who seek to improve the reading proficiency of primary school students, ultimately contributing to their academic success and overall development.

Effectiveness of literacy and numeracy in commerce subjects among secondary schools in Fiji

This study aimed to evaluate the students’ efficacy in literacy and numeracy skills in commerce subjects in secondary schools in Fiji. Focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews were used to gather relevant data. The findings show that literacy and numeracy skills are essential in commerce subjects, as students require basic literacy and numeracy skills to read, write, comprehend, calculate, and interpret. The findings also showed that parental engagement at an early stage of the child’s life helps improve the child’s literacy and numeracy skills. The results also showed that the “drop everything and read” or DEAR programme and modern technology positively affect students’ literacy and numeracy skills, which helps them do better in commerce classes.

Home Involvement and Reading Achievement on Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) at-Home Activities of Selected Students in a Technical-Vocational School

Home Involvement and Reading Achievement on Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) at-Home Activities of Selected Students in a Technical-Vocational School

Celebrating languages and cultures:

This article gives an account of the development of an event designed to motivate teacher trainee students to learn languages. The event was planned and organised by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at the Faculty of Primary and Pre-school Education, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE TÓK). The department’s intention was to play a proactive role in enhancing students’ language education by crossing the boundaries of formal foreign language courses. The initial concept was to hold a language fair like a pop-up event that would be easily noticeable throughout the building, flexible for participants and cater to the students’ individual needs. Entitled ‘Drop everything and learn/teach languages’, this event was held on September 26th, the European Day of Languages, as introduced by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in 2001, the Year of European Languages (Council of Europe, 2001). The European Day of Languages aims to draw attention to the importance of language learning, promote the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe, and encourage lifelong language learning in and out of school. The title of ‘Drop everything and learn/teach languages’ was additionally inspired by the ‘Drop Everything and Read’ programme initiated to promote sustained silent reading.

TINGKAT MINAT BACA SISWA SD NEGERI 05 KUBANG PUTIAH MELALUI PENERAPAN DROP EVERYTHING AND READ (DEAR)

This study aims to describe the level of reading interest of students at SD Negeri 05 Kubang Putiah through the application of Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) based on the following indicators: (1) feeling of pleasure; (2) concentration; (3) use of time; (4) motivation to read; (5) emotions in reading; (6) attempts to read. This research is a quantitative research with descriptive method. The population of this study were all students of SD Negeri 05 Kubang Putiah, totaling 156 people. Sampling in this study using simple random sampling technique, namely by taking random samples without paying attention to the existing statistics in the population and with a total sample of 61 people. The research data were obtained by distributing questionnaires. The results of this study are as follows: (1) the feeling of pleasure is positive with a score of 2.85 which indicates that students feel happy reading books; (2) the indicator of concentration of attention is positive with a score of 2.78 which shows the attention of students for reading activities well; (3) the time use indicator is positive with a score of 2.54, which shows that students are able to use time efficiently for reading; (4) the motivation indicator for reading is positive with a score of 2.79 which indicates that students have good motivation to read; (5) the emotional indicator in reading is positive with a score of 2.58 which indicates that students are able to show good emotions when reading; (6) the indicator of the effort to read is positive with a score of 2.74 which indicates that the student has made an effort to be able to read. Overall, the level of reading interest of students of SD Negeri 05 Kubang Putiah through the application of Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) is positive with a score of 2.71 which shows that the level of reading interest of students of SD Negeri 05 Kubang Putiah is considered good. The highest score on the feeling of pleasure indicator and the lowest score on the indicator of time use
 Keywords: Drop Everything And Read (DEAR), reading, reading interest.

Responding to the Literacy Challenge Amidst its Resource-hungry Realities: The Case of Southern Mindanao, Philippines

Addressing the challenge of literacy is formidable for countries faced with chronic problems on finance. In Southern Mindanao, one of the most culturally diverse regions in the Philippines, scores of public school children remain with very limited access to libraries and other information infrastructures. Textbook ratio lies steadily between 1:3 to 1:7. Despite its resource-hungry realities, there are laudable moves by the local Departments of Education to boldly initiate development intervention programs at the level of the grassroots to combat the problem of illiteracy. The Province of Sultan Kudarat has the Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) and the Reading – At Reader’s Reach (REARER) Programs while South Cotabato boasts of its School and Home Advocacy Reading Program (SHARP), and the Education Summit it recently convened. These initiatives showcase the “bayanihan” spirit wherein Filipinos collectively contribute towards narrowing the local-level divide that separates those with access to technology, information and information infrastructures in the mainstream from those in far-flung portions of Southern Mindanao.

Drop Everything and Read and Write by Hand: Reimagining In-Person Instruction in the Wake of COVID-19

As ELA teachers and teacher educators, we present a classroom project—On the Daily Cards—in an attempt to showcase possibilities for reimagining in-person instruction in the wake of the COVID-19 school shutdowns and forced distance learning. We present a theoretical framework to connect contemporary learning theory with current calls for substantive changes in the ways we envision classroom learning. We focus on youths’ lived experiences and stories as classroom texts and attempt to honor the cultural assets that young people bring with them to school.

Loving during COVID‐19

Loving during <scp>COVID</scp>‐19

Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) Activity as a Means of Increasing Students’ Reading Habits

Positioned at the bottom two for the literacy level globally, Indonesia needs to find a breakthrough to boost people’s reading habits. Reading is a complex process on how readers embracing the written text as a communication media, interpreting the text using the prior knowledge, then finally re-communicate the content as the prove of comprehension. Many students thought that reading was not enjoyable, so the concept of reading for pleasure could help. This present study conducted to show how the Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) approach was helpful to boost the students' habits in reading with pleasure. Many previous studies conducted on several levels of education for instance primary and secondary. So, in this study, the participants were university students who joined English for Specific Purposes (ESP) class. DEAR only needed to be implemented only for 30 minutes regularly, and then the students find out that the approach was helpful to ease their burden in reading. Moreover, the reading for pleasure concept offered in the approach implementation surely makes the students feel the joy of reading that mostly forgotten.

From the darkness, light

From the darkness, light

Drop Everything and Sing the Music: Choristers’ Perceptions of the Value of Participating in a Multicultural South African University Choir

This case study explored the perceptions of choristers singing in a multicultural university choir in South Africa and the personal value they associate with their choir participation. Data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews, focus groups, and a four-month period of observations of choir rehearsals and performances. This research highlights the multidimensional experiences of choral singing which can be fulfilling, abundant, as well as demanding at times. Emergent themes include music as a key indicator leading to personal-, resilience-, and social values. Findings indicate the significance of collective music making and the ways in which it influences the lives of participants, such as enjoyment, health benefits, achievement, commitment, accountability, a sense of belonging, and camaraderie. Choristers experience the choir environment as safe and conducive to forming important relationships. Although cultural integration takes place to a large extent, there are still barriers due to a variety of languages within a diverse group of choristers. Participants’ reflections reveal that choir participation is an ideal vehicle whereby social cohesion can be enhanced. Finally, the study highlights the importance of choral conductors and educators employing strategies that allow choirs within a multicultural environment to successfully transform in order to remain relevant to the needs of the singers within a diverse setting.

Through Their Eyes: Parental Perceptions on Hospital Admissions for Febrile Neutropenia in Children With Cancer.

Febrile neutropenia requires prompt assessment and antibiotic administration and is the most common reason for unexpected hospital admission in pediatric oncology. Parents are expected to be vigilant and "drop everything" to take their child to their nearest hospital for assessment if fever occurs. Delays in antibiotic administration are associated with poorer outcomes; however, delays are common. Our aim was to understand and describe the lived experience of parents of children with cancer who received treatment for fever with confirmed/suspected neutropenia. We used descriptive phenomenological concepts to undertake and analyze interviews with parents, who were asked to describe their recent experience of hospitalization in Queensland, Australia. Nine participants were interviewed. Five children were treated in the tertiary treating center and four were treated in smaller regional towns. Three main categories were identified that shaped and characterized parents' experiences: being heard, confidence in capabilities of health care professionals, and living with anticipated distress and uncertainty. Parents' experiences were related to the level they needed to advocate for their child's care across all themes. Familiarity with health care professionals increased confidence and improved parents' experiences. Maintaining vigilance and managing the child and family's response to an unexpected admission had a substantial negative effect on parents. Understanding parents' experiences and perceptions of the management of febrile neutropenia adds to the current body of knowledge and offers potential new insights to improve clinical practice.

PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA MELALUI DROP EVERYTHING AND READ (DEAR) PADA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR (MI)

Reading skills in elementary school are the foundation of student learning success. Unfortunately, the reading skill of elementary school students in Indonesia has a low tendency. The result of PIRLS research shows that the reading skill of fourth grade students of elementary school in Indonesia ranks 41 out of 45 countries. The results of EGRA’s research show that 50% of the 4323 third graders of elementary school in Indonesia can read, but only half of that number who really understand what is read. Based on these facts, it is required an effort to improve the reading skills of elementary school students in Indonesia. One effort that can be done to improve the reading skills of elementary school students is through DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) which means leave all the activity and read. DEAR can be used as a program of reading habit among students through routine program. Implementation of DEAR in elementary school can be done by taking a moment in the morning at about 15-30 minutes to leave all activity to read. DEAR is implemented by all school residents whether students, teachers, or employees. The reading material in DEAR is self-selected by students who match their interests and ability levels. DEAR makes students happy to read, like reading, accustomed to reading, and make reading as a requirement so as to create a culture of reading in each student either in school or at home. Through DEAR students’ reading skills will increase.&#x0D;

Communicating the Open Access Message: A Case Study from Ireland

ABSTRACTSince 2009, Open Access (OA) Week has been celebrated worldwide in October each year. It is an opportunity for librarians to engage with the research community and demonstrate the value that they bring to their organisations in the area of disseminating scholarly output. Although thousands of events have been held since the inception of OA Week, a minimal amount of research has been carried out regarding the impact of these events. This article presents a review of the literature on OA Week and evaluates the effectiveness of three events held during OA Week 2015 in Ireland through the use of statistics and a survey. The three events held during OA Week 2015 in Ireland that were evaluated include: a seminar run by Repository Network Ireland (RNI), a D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) campaign using OA materials organized by Dr. Steevens' Library, and a collaborative OA seminar between Dr. Steevens' Library and Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) libraries. The author concludes that a collaborative approach to planning and managing OA week between librarians from academic and other sectors can have tangible benefits both in terms of promoting OA and also promoting the role of the Librarian in the OA movement.

Art: Goya, The Portraits

Goya, The Portraits The National Gallery, London 7 Oct 2015—10 January 2016 This is a wondrous exhibition that is simply unmissable, the finest show assembled in the UK since the National Gallery’s Titians 10 years ago and it comes to an end on 10 January 2016. Drop everything. Why? Portraiture is living history. Take a Spanish obituary, New York Times , late 1960s; Dona Teresa Baltran de Lis y Pidal Gorouski y Chico de Guzman, Duchess of Albuquerque and Marchioness of the Atcanices and Balbases ... and so on for another five lines.1 Francisco de Goya started earlier, in the 1790s. He painted the Bourbon royal family of Spain in all their awfulness, and homeliness, and stasis. Or should that …

Drop Everything You're Doing

Successful FundraisingVolume 23, Issue 4 p. 6-6 Articles Drop Everything You're Doing First published: 16 March 2015 https://doi.org/10.1002/sfr.30080Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume23, Issue4April 2015Pages 6-6 RelatedInformation

The Impact of Extensive Reading Programs on the Pronunciation Accuracy of EFL Learners at Basic Levels

This experimental study aimed to investigate the effect of extensive reading on the pronunciation ability of EFL learners at basic levels. The proposed hypothesis predicted that the use of an extensive reading program, such as Uninterrupted Sustained Silent Reading (USSR), Drop Everything and Read (DEAR), or the Book Flood Approach, while nurturing a lifelong reading habit, leads to fossilization of incorrect pronunciations at basic levels. To this end,100 EFL students attending English language courses at Azad University of Kermanshah were selected using convenient sampling. Pretests were administered before the application of experimental and control treatments. The equivalence of the groups was provided by random assignment of subjects to experimental and control treatments. Also a post test was administered after the treatment. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used for data analyses. The mean test scores of both groups was subjected to the test of statistical significance which was a t-test. Based on the use of descriptive and inferential statistics, it was concluded that the use of extensive reading programs leads to the fossilization of incorrect pronunciations at basic levels among EFL learners.

Prize fight: the race and the rivalry to be the first in science

Introduction PART I Chapter 1: Recognition, Reward, and Stolen Credit: A Universal Outrage Chapter 2: The Art of Science Chapter 3: Staking the Claim Chapter 4: The Dark Side of Science PART II Chapter 5: Drop Everything! Chapter 6: The Star Pupil Chapter 7: Shock Wave in Academia Chapter 8: This Shameful Wrong Must Be Righted! Chapter 9: The Race Is On Chapter 10: The Sound and the Fury Chapter 11: Obsession Chapter 12: Picking the Winner Epilogue Acknowledgments Selected Bibliography