LIS 773 Reading Incentive Programs
Transcript of LIS 773 Reading Incentive Programs
B Y P A U L A S H A P I R O
Reading Incentive Programs
S T U D E N T S W H O E N J O Y R E A D I N G F O R T H E
S A K E O F R E A D I N G A N D LEARNING
LIFE LONG READERS
A P R O G R A M T H A T E N C O U R A G E S S T U D E N T S T O R E A D F O R P E R S O N A L E N J O Y M E N T
Definition Of A Reading Incentive Program
Types of Programs:
E N G A G E
M O T I V A T E
E X P A N D H O R I Z O N S
I N C R E A S E F L U E N C Y
Other Reason to UseReading Incentive Programs
• Pencils
• Pizzas
• Stickers
• Ice cream
• Candy
REWARDS:
Intrinsic Extrinsic
The internal motivation to do something for its own sake
And end in itself
The external motivation to do something to obtain something else
A means to an end
Intrinsic Vs Extrinsic Motivation
Don’t just take my word for it…
(What the experts say about extrinsic motivation)
Makes reading all about the reward
Students are getting “paid” for reading
• Reward becomes the goal.
• De-values the importance of reading
What does this mean?
Have we all wasted all our time and money?
Evaluate
Does it work for your library?
Does it do its job?
Does it make sense for your population?
Can you make it your own?
Create An Environment That Promotes Reading
Ken Haycock says..
Inviting Environment
Enthusiasm
Create a community of readers
Curiosity
Reading is a creative
Access and choice
Alternative Ways To Motivate
Model good habits
Students set their own goals
Excite them about book
Book hooks/talks
Use related rewards
Certificates of completion
Replace “tangible” rewards
Altruism as an incentive
Battle of the Books
Elementary
List of 20 books
Write-Ups
Discussion Groups
“Battle”
Rewards
H.A.R.P. Program
Motivate students to read for pleasure.
Writing Reviews
Read with others
Role models
Rewards
O. Henry Middle School(Austin, TX)
High school as well..
Welcoming Environment
Collaboration
Involve Students
Take ownership as librarian
Budget-conscious Programs
Book Clubs
Parents/People are Reading Partners
Themed Programs-Harry Potter
Battle of the Books
Partner with Local Bookstores
Podcasts/videos
“Read-a-likes” with popular movies
Book reviews
Read-a-thons
The Accelerated Reader Program
It is a leveled reading program by Renaissance Reading Learning, Inc.
Books arranged and labeled by reading levels
Tests are given and point values are assigned
You can’t Blame the program for killing an interest in
reading just like you can’t blame a car for getting a
speeding ticket…
ULTIMATE GOAL:
Reading As Its Own Reward