A Look at Reader Response Instruction: Effects on Reading Attitudes and Comprehension
dc.contributor.advisor | Smith, Arthur | |
dc.contributor.author | Conway-Samatulski, Karen | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-09-07T22:06:43Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-09-07T22:06:43Z | |
dc.date.issued | 1994-05-01 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/6150 | |
dc.description.abstract | The present study examined the effects of a reader-response instructional program on reading comprehension and reading attitude, with fifth-grade students. It involved a comparison of a reader-response instructional group with n=23 students and a traditional reading instructional group with n=24 students. Each instructional group was subdivided into high, middle, and low level reading ability. Attitude toward reading and reading comprehension were measured before and after a six week instructional period for both groups. The results failed to establish any significant differences between teaching approaches for either reading attitude or reading comprehension. There was a significant increase in attitude for both instructional approaches, with the greatest increase occurring with the lower ability readers. Also, the results showed a significant relationship between reading level and reading attitude with higher level reading associated with more positive attitudes. The results seem to suggest that the reader-response program may be effective in improving attitude toward reading and improving attitude can improve reading performance. | |
dc.subject | Reader-Response | |
dc.subject | Reading Comprehension | |
dc.subject | Student Attitude | |
dc.subject | Ability Level | |
dc.subject | Teaching Approaches | |
dc.title | A Look at Reader Response Instruction: Effects on Reading Attitudes and Comprehension | |
dc.type | thesis | |
refterms.dateFOA | 2021-09-07T22:06:43Z | |
dc.description.institution | SUNY Brockport | |
dc.description.department | Education and Human Development | |
dc.description.degreelevel | Master of Science in Education (MSEd) | |
dc.source.status | published | |
dc.description.publicationtitle | Education and Human Development Master's Theses | |
dc.contributor.organization | The College at Brockport | |
dc.languate.iso | en_US |