Attitudes of Seventh Grade Students Toward Reading Using А Literature-Based Approach

Author

Robin R. Coe

Date of Award

1992

Type

Thesis

Major

Specialist in Education

Degree Type

Specialist Degree in Education in Secondary Education

Department

Teacher Education

First Advisor

Dr. James Brewbaker

Second Advisor

Dr. Carolyn Cartledge

Third Advisor

James Chappel

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe and analyze the effects of a literature-based approach to teaching reading on student attitudes toward reading. Relatively few studies have been conducted to describe students' attitudes toward reading in a literature-based approach which includes the following: the use of children's literature, silent reading by students and teachers, expressive reading by the teacher, and various book-sharing activities and projects. Four seventh-grade reading classes at Faith Middle School were randomly selected to participate as subjects. Students' attitudes toward reading were assessed in the fall using the Short Form Reading Attitude Survey. Students were taught reading using a literature-based approach for the remainder of the school year. The same survey was administered again in the spring. The results of the survey revealed that students overall had a more positive attitude toward reading at the end of the school year after having participated in literature-based program.

Recommended Citation

Coe, Robin R., "Attitudes of Seventh Grade Students Toward Reading Using А Literature-Based Approach" (1992). Theses and Dissertations. 682.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/682