Reading Motivation Research Articles

The Effectiveness of Applying the Habits of Mind Approach on Developing Female Fifth Graders’ Reading Self-Efficacy

Self-efficacy, which refers to one’s own capabilities to perform a task successfully, has been found to be a significant predictor of various educational achievements. The current study emphasizes the role of self-efficacy in the context of reading, highlighting that students’ beliefs about their reading abilities can significantly shape their motivation and performance in reading. Consequently, unsuccessful outcomes in reading may not necessarily result from a lack of skills or knowledge but rather from a deficiency in the self-efficacy beliefs needed to apply those skills effectively (Carroll & Fox, 2017). Considering the narrow scope of research on reading self-efficacy, this quasi-experimental study aimed to extend previous work by exploring how reading self-efficacy changes among female fifth-grade students through a nine-week Habits of Mind (HoM) program. This program specifically targeted the four primary sources of information that affect reading self-efficacy: progress, observational comparison, social feedback, and physiological states. Participants comprised 66 female fifth-grade students from a public elementary school, split into an experimental group of 33 who participated in the HoM program and a control group of 33 students adhering to the standard curriculum. The findings indicate that participants in the HoM program reported significantly higher reading self-efficacy levels in four sources of reading self-efficacy compared to those in the control group. Results also indicated that the improvements in reading self-efficacy and its four foundational factors, attained through implementing the HoM program, were either sustained or experienced further growth over time. We recommend that this approach might help students develop a lifelong passion for reading, along with the confidence they need to overcome reading challenges.

Providing Proximal Rewards: Rethinking Reading Rewards and Motivation

AbstractResearch shows a general declining trend in reading motivation as students progress through their schooling experience. This qualitative study examines how adjusting practices of rewarding reading can improve reading motivation among students. Teachers are trained in the principles of motivation and introduced to the proximal reward theory (Gambrell, 1996). They are then challenged to come up with ideas for proximal rewards and implement them appropriately for their classrooms, replacing prior incentives of food and prizes. Qualitative data are collected through classroom observations, interviews, and teacher journaling. Outcomes showed teachers' ability to plan and implement appropriate approximal rewards increased as did the teachers' confidence in their effectiveness, while students also increased in motivation for reading tasks.

Exploring the Interplay Between Reading Proficiency, the Dimensions of Adult Reading Motivation, and the Academic Achievement of a Diverse Cohort of EFL College Learners

This article investigates the role of reading proficiency and reading motivation in the academic achievement of a cohort of college students enrolled in a Middle Eastern university that follows the American model of liberal arts education. Forty-eight (n = 48) students from diverse academic majors completed the adults reading motivation scale, following which we tested their reading proficiency and determined their academic achievement as a composite score based on midterm and final examinations, a course project, and class participation. Results revealed that reading proficiency and overall reading motivation are positively linked to academic achievement. However, while the reading motivational dimension of self-efficacy emerged as a significant factor in academic achievement, the dimensions of reading as part of self, reading for recognition, and reading to do well in other realms did not reach statistical significance as determinants of academic achievement. The study implications and suggestions for further research are discussed.

THE USE OF PICTURE MEDIA SERIES AS LEARNING MEDIA FOR DYSLEXIA SYMPTOMS STUDENTS

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using serial image media as a learning medium to help dyslexia symptoms students' reading abilities. The sample of this study consisted of 2 dyslexia symptoms students in class II-1 MIN 11 Banda Aceh. This research method has used pre-experimental with a one group pre-test-post-test design. Data were collected through treatment procedures by using serial image media. Then, the techniques of analysis are using normality tests and hypothesis testing. The research results show that the use of serial image media can improve effectively the reading ability of dyslexia Symptoms students and learning activities besides reading motivation of dyslexia students have increased either. So it can be concluded from the research results that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected, in other words there is a difference in the level of reading ability before and after the use of serial image media in dyslexic students at MIN 11 Banda Aceh.Key Word: Pictures Series

The Application of Constructivist Learning Theory to English Reading Teaching of Senior High School

With the vigorous implementation of education reform and the widespread implementation of quality education, the role of constructivist learning theory in English teaching, especially English reading teaching, has become increasingly prominent. This paper first learns about the current situation of high school English reading through investigation and research, and the overall low interest and learning motivation of students in English reading, and the low effectiveness of teachers' English reading teaching concepts and methods, and then puts forward the application strategies and methods of constructivist learning theory in high school English reading teaching: stimulating students' reading motivation through heuristic teaching, creating students' reading meaning background through contextual teaching, cultivating students' reading collaboration spirit through cooperative learning, and improving students' reading construction ability through inquiry learning.

Continuous texts or word lists? Exploring the effects and the process of repeated reading depending on the reading material and students’ reading abilities

AbstractRepeated reading (RR) is often recommended for promoting reading fluency, but it is unclear whether continuous texts or word lists should be used. This study tested whether the effects of RR depend on the reading material and whether these effects interact with students’ prior abilities. N = 304 primary school students were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: (1) a repeated reading group receiving continuous texts (RR-T), (2) a repeated reading group receiving word lists (RR-W), and (3) a control group (CG). Before and after the training (M = 13 sessions), students’ reading fluency and reading motivation were assessed. In both RR-groups, the average level and growth in (a) words read correctly per minute and (b) affect were recorded during each reading session. Multilevel modelling revealed that growth in reading fluency and reading motivation did not differ significantly between the RR groups and the CG. Process analyses showed that the number of words students read correctly per minute increased significantly per session. Students’ affect remained stable at a high level throughout the reading interventions. In the RR-T, significantly more words were read correctly than in the RR-W, and this was a mediator between group and reading fluency. Students’ initial levels of reading performance and reading motivation strongly predicted both process and outcome variables, but not in interaction with the reading material. Results emphasise the importance of investigating the effects of repeated reading interventions with higher dosage and of offering differentiated methods (instead of reading material) to struggling readers.

The Influence of 'WEBTOON' as a Digital Reading Aid for High School EFL Students

After the pandemic, classrooms experienced a noticeable decline in learning outcomes, coinciding with the emergence of a more tech-savvy cohort of learners and educators. This shift prompted a quest for digital solutions to enhance student engagement, with Webtoon emerging as a prominent option. Particularly popular among Generation Z, Webtoon's straightforward yet entertaining interface, diverse themes, and captivating artwork entice users to delve into its panels during leisure time. In the following qualitative study, the perspectives of high school students from UEPSMA (Unidad Educativa Particular Salesianas María Auxiliadora) in Cuenca were examined. Through three cycles of action research employing qualitative methods, participants underwent three spontaneous quizzes and concluded with a final survey via Google Forms. Findings indicated that students found Webtoon's visuals and language usage gratifying, attributing their continued engagement to compelling storylines and vivid illustrations. Additionally, their responses underscored a sense of satisfaction with integrating a digital reading tool into the classroom, which notably bolstered their motivation for English reading.

Strengthening Students' Reading Motivation and Engagement with C.A.R.E.

AbstractOver the past two years, as a professor of reading education, I have listened to, collaborated, and met with various PreK–12 educators virtually and in person. I collected questions, comments, successes, and challenges related to the ongoing transitions and demands of this post‐pandemic era on teachers, students, and parents. The topics of student motivation to read and engagement in reading remain among the top two areas of need and support for educators. In this article, I present a short summary of research on reading motivation and engagement followed by sample research‐based recommendations for strengthening students' reading motivation and engagement in today's learning environments and resources to support your instructional decisions.

The Influence of Previewing Predicting Strategy and Reading Motivation Toward Seventh Grade Students’ Reading Comprehension at Junior High School 10 of Palembang

This research Influence Previewing Predicting Strategy and Reading Motivation toward Students' Reading Comprehension. Quantitative research was carried out using Pre-test, Post-test, and Questionnaire. Data analysis used the Independent t-Test and Two-Ways Anova. The appropriate research material uses descriptive text. The population in the research was class VII students of Junior High School 10 Palembang. Meanwhile, the research sample was 70 students taken using a simple random sampling technique and divided into two groups, namely experimental and control, totaling thirty-five students who had high reading motivation and thirty-five students who had low reading motivation. Data collection uses an instrument in the form of a Multiple choice written test which has four alternative answers regarding students' reading abilities. The difficulty that students experience in learning English in class is not being able to understand English texts. Previewing Predicting Strategies need to be implemented in English classes to overcome students' difficulties in understanding English texts. The results of this study indicate that there is an interaction effect of the Previewing Predicting Strategy and Reading Motivation toward students' Reading Comprehension. This means that the null hypothesis (Ha) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ho) is accepted. The conclusion shows that Previewing Predicting Strategy and Reading Motivation show a significant role in increasing students' Reading Comprehension in Descriptive Text.

The Utilization of the Arts as a Method of Developing Love for Reading in a Library Environment

This paper examines the contribution of using the arts as an educational method to reading groups in a library setting. The aim of the paper is to highlight the extent and the ways in which the inter-artistic dialogue strengthens the reading interest of the minor or adult participants and cultivates their aesthetic education. More specifically, the work aims to highlight: a. which theoretical principles and educational methods effectively support the utilization of other art forms in the reading approach, b. what specific techniques are involved in the inclusion of inter-artistic comparison in the reading process, c. in which phases of the reading process they can be included with a greater impact on reading motivation and d. how artistic works are selected depending on the literary texts being interpreted, the characteristics of the members of the reading community and the library environment. In order to answer the research questions, the opinions of two groups of participants are used: a. 15 Library Science student participants from the “Literature” course (spring semester 2022) and 18 participants from the “Applications of Reading Literacy” course (winter 2023) who systematically participated in the weekly meetings. The participants, having familiarized themselves with a variety of techniques for approaching literature, answered which they consider most appropriate for each phase of reading (thus also for inter-artistic dialogue). Based on their responses, it appeared that the use of arts in library reading groups is the most appropriate method for enhancing reading interest in preparing the response and one of the most effective methods for further engaging in dialogue about the projects during reading procedure. Also, the use of inter-artistic dialogue is particularly important for the development of critical appreciation of cultural works, as a means of awakening creativity and developing the aesthetic education of readers of all ages.

Effect of demographic factors on reading habits: Study on Indonesian secondary school students

This study explored the relationship between demographic variables and reading habits among Indonesian secondary school students, focusing on gender, age, current school, school type (public or private) and level. 451 students from six schools participated in the study. We used an explanatory sequential design, a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data were collected through an online survey based on the reading habits scale by the National Library of Indonesia and included demographic questions. Qualitative data were then collected through an in-depth follow-up survey. An independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA analyzed the influence of gender, age, current school, school type and school level on reading habits. Thematic analysis analyzed the qualitative data from the survey. The quantitative data indicated that students possessed low reading habit levels. Among the demographic variables, school location, public or private and level influenced the reading habit score, while gender and age had no influence. The qualitative findings highlighted the need for reading motivation, parent reading attitude and school library improvement to enhance reading habits. This study highlights practices that could shape reading habits, especially in secondary and upper secondary school students.

Immediate repeated reading has positive effects on reading rate for English language learners: An eye‐tracking study

AbstractFluent and skillful reading in English requires efficient and automatic letter and word recognition. Dysfluent reading can affect motivation for reading in English language learners, thereby limiting access to a wealth of language input from written texts. Extensive research of repeated reading in first language (L1) settings has been shown to increase reading rate, while comparatively little research has been done on repeated reading in second language (L2) settings. The objective of this eye‐tracking study was to accurately document early and late reading processes in an immediate repeated reading exercise to observe how repeated reading affects reading rate in adult English language learners. In our study, 30 students in an intensive English program in the United States read three short expository texts three times each. Eye‐tracking showed significant increases in reading rate measures in both early and late reading processes. For example, average first fixation duration decreased from the first to the third reading and average late dwell time decreased from the first to third reading. Repeated reading is an exercise that should be considered by educators to help English language learners increase their immediate reading rate.

Erratum: Rethinking literacy pedagogy in the context of 4IR: Learners’ access and reading motivation

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SALA DE LEITURA UM ESPAÇO DE MOTIVAÇÃO E INCENTIVO A LEITURA

This research aims to broaden the discourse on the reading room as a space for motivation and encouragement for reading. In the reading room, the methodology applied in children's education focuses on promoting reading as a fundamental practice in student development. Its objectives are to specify, discuss, analyze, and compare what various authors say on the subject. This article seeks to highlight the importance of practical reading with the aim of learning, better understanding oneself, and one's trajectory. Being a space for human formation that promotes interdisciplinarity, the reading room should be considered a construction space where various literary information is gathered with different types of reading, aiming to stimulate the student's desire to become a great researcher or reader, enabling their integration into social contexts through reading and writing. It serves as a socializing, critical environment, ensuring readers the possibility of good expression, a desired capacity in contemporary society. It aims to develop the habit and appreciation for reading, expanding the teacher's knowledge regarding themselves and their experiences in society, fostering critical, personal, and cultural thoughts.

High‐interest books, choice, and independent reading: Piloting a reading program with male adolescents in Chile

AbstractReading is linked to numerous positive outcomes, including academic achievement, reduced stress, and enhanced life expectancy. However, a significant portion of Chilean adolescents engage in limited reading. Notably, male students tend to exhibit lower levels of reading motivation compared to their female counterparts, with declining reading self‐concept over time. To address this challenge, this study explores the impact of a 9‐month‐long pilot reading program aimed at increasing students' reading motivation and volume in an all‐boys rural school in southern Chile (N = 120), guided by Self‐Determination Theory and adapted from Atwell's reading workshop. The program included four pillars: access to high‐interest print books, 90 min per week of in‐class independent choice, and peer interactions around reading. t‐Tests showed a significant increase in students' reading volume but not in their reading motivation. Nevertheless, multiple regression analyses revealed that, when controlling for students' pre‐program reading motivation, achievement, and volume, post‐program reading motivation and time allocated for independent reading were significantly associated with the number of pages read during the program. Implications for practice and future research avenues are discussed.

Encouraging English Language Reading in Cambodia: a Case Study of Takeo Provincial Higher Educational Institutions

English holds paramount significance as a global language, widely employed by diverse nations, including Cambodia, where it functions as a foreign language. Particularly in Cambodia, English has become indispensable for tertiary education. Employing a mixed methods approach, this study surveyed 183 university students, with ten subsequently participating in voluntary interviews. The findings indicate that students predominantly exhibit extrinsic motivation in their approach to English reading, with no discernible variance based on gender. The research also proposes several strategies for educators to enhance students' reading motivation, identifying the strategy of having students explain their comprehension to others as particularly efficacious. The study underscores the significance of English reading and elucidates the challenges students encounter in related activities. Ultimately, the study advocates for future investigations with larger sample sizes to further enrich scholarly insights.

The Impact of Directed Reading Thinking Activity Strategy in Increasing Students’ Reading Motivation and Learning Achievement

This study aims to explore the effectiveness of the Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) strategy in enhancing students' reading motivation and learning outcomes. Conducted using a mixed-methods approach, it involved 27 ninth-grade students at the Al-Gazali Islamic Boarding School. The study meticulously examines how the DRTA strategy, which encourages students to make predictions, pose questions, and enhance their comprehension through engaged reading, impacts their motivation to read and their levels of reading comprehension. By integrating both quantitative and qualitative research methods, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of students' reading performance before and after the implementation of the DRTA strategy. The findings indicate a significant improvement in students' reading motivation and overall reading achievement. This suggests the potential of the DRTA strategy as an effective pedagogical tool for comprehensive reading enhancement. This research offers insights into reading strategies that can foster a more engaging and productive reading environment for students, including those in Islamic boarding school settings.

Effects of Using the Jolly Phonics Programme in Teaching English Literacy and Its Influence on Reading Motivation

This research investigated whether Jolly Phonics enhances pupils' literacy and communication abilities. Thus, the principal objective was to determine how Jolly Phonics improves students' speaking, English proficiency and literacy ability, phonemic awareness, and reading motivation. This study of English competence and reading ability is limited to Jolly Phonics. A qualitative study design was used, and data were sourced through secondary sources. The findings of the study support previous conclusions that Jolly Phonics is crucial to children's literacy development. This article's lack of a statistical evaluation of the strategy was a drawback, even when the results demonstrated that the tactics worked. Notwithstanding these limitations, children's interactions and accomplishments in learning Jolly Phonics' functionality, as explained previously in this article, showed that they are indeed growing and improving their English language proficiency, as they grew up knowing many alphabet sounds, remember many complicated utterances, combined utterances on their own, learned and started writing independently, etc. The fourth technique wrap-up English is the worldwide language of communication. Therefore, children should learn to read and write in it early on. Due to reading's complexity, teaching kids to read took time. The five Jolly Phonics skills, given in various ways as proposed in this study, have been shown to increase young learners' English ability. Teachers must prepare for each student's needs and ability level to succeed.

The relationship between perceptions of instruction quality, intrinsic motivation, and reading achievement: a longitudinal analysis

ABSTRACT This study including 3,089 students from 173 secondary schools explored the changes in students’ perception of classroom management and goal clarity throughout early adolescence (Grades 5 to 9) and its relationship with learning outcomes such as intrinsic motivation and school grade in reading. The results revealed: 1) Students’ perception of instruction quality, intrinsic motivation and school grade decreased over the years; 2) intrinsic motivation influenced classroom management perception, whereas the relationships between the classroom management perception and school grade were reciprocal; 3) the influence of goal clarity perception on intrinsic motivation changed over the years, and a positive influence on outcomes was only observed between Grades 8 and 9; 4) there were different results between male and female students as well as between academic and vocational tracks. The findings have implications for understanding the possible contextual factors related to the decrease in learning outcomes for reading in secondary schools.

Exploring Reading Motivation of Undergraduate Level Students: A Narrative Inquiry

Exploring Reading Motivation of Undergraduate Level Students: A Narrative Inquiry