Influence of Retrospective Miscue Analysis on a Student's Perception of Himself as a Reader

Abstract

This research study explores the influence Retrospective Miscue Analysis (RMA) has on a student’s perception of himself as a reader. RMA allows students to revalue themselves as readers and reflect on reading by viewing it as a meaning making process. The results of this study indicated that RMA had a positive influence on the student’s perception of himself as a reader. In the future, this study can be used as a guide to help others understand how RMA can be used as a tool to aid struggling readers develop positive views of themselves and their abilities. Data was collected through observations, field notes, running records, audio-recordings, and interviews with the student.