1. Succeeding in Reading A Practical Analysis of Student Choice in the Reading ClassroomBeth N. Davis University of Maryland University College EDTP 645 Subject Methods and Assessments November 2013 Professor: Dr. John P. Sullivan

2. Succeeding in Reading: IntroductionReading Below Proficient Level: 68% of Grade 8 students 64% of Grade 12 students Writing Below Proficient Level: 69% of Grade 8 students 77% of Grade 12 students 3. Succeeding in Reading: BackgroundDisengaged, inactive students show little success on standardized tests, often fail to meet school/curriculum standards.Kelly Gallagher asserts that in order to foster success in reading, educators must validate the literacy choices made by students. 4. Succeeding in Reading: BackgroundWhole Class NovelStudent Choice 5. Succeeding in Reading: Purpose 6. Succeeding in Reading: Research QuestionsPrimary Research Question: Will students who chose their reading materials for Language Arts class be more successful than those who are assigned specific reading material for the same class? 7. Succeeding in Reading: Research QuestionsSecondary Research Questions: Will students who read material that they have chosen read for longer periods of time (quantitatively)? Will students who read material that they have chosen read more books (quantitatively)?Will students who read material that they have chosen participate more often in classroom discussions? Will students who read material that they have chosen have higher quality classroom participation? Will students who read material that they have chosen score higher on final projects? 8. Succeeding in Reading: Impact and ContextSo? Wheres the Research? 9. Succeeding in Reading: Literature ReviewThree Specific Points: Student success in reading is crucial. Student engagement increases success.Student choice increases engagement. 10. Succeeding in Reading: Literature ReviewStudent success is crucial. International Reading Association (Moore et al., 1999, p. 4) Act and Keys Analysis of No Child Left Behind Biancarosas commentary on secondary education Combined with Act and Keys notes underline this importance. Engage in order to develop skills. Student reading success impacts other classes as well. Indicate students college preparedness Middle and high school can help students improve reading even after the formative years. 11. Succeeding in Reading: Literature ReviewStudent engagement increases success. Student skill will not increase without engagement. Students who are not engage will not realize their potential. Student engagement levels affect student progress. External motivation is not strong enough in adolescents. Interest is key. Successful reading = proficient reading Interest=Frequency Student Discipline is lower for engaged students. Engagement predicted success in students Teaching to the test lowers engagement 12. Succeeding in Reading: Literature ReviewStudent choice increases engagement. Garet asserts that limited choices help engage students. Student choice helps students get How do you make shared tome interesting? Fostering a lifelong love of reading 13. Succeeding in Reading: Literature ReviewCHOICE = ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT = SUCCESS Does this mean that CHOICE = SUCCESS?Lets find out 14. Succeeding in Reading: MethodsFlorida Virtual School 9th/10th Grade Students th Grade Level 9 Individual Student Success on Final Classroom Activities 15. Succeeding in Reading: MethodsGroup A=Control Group Assigned Materials Group B= Experimental Group Encouraged to select their own material 16. Succeeding in Reading: MethodsData Collection: Student Questionnaire Reading Logs (Minutes and Material Recorded) Participation Log (Quantity and Quality) Written Piece at the End of the Unit Student Testimonials (video or written pieces) 17. Succeeding in Reading: MethodsData Analysis: Student Questionnaire Reading Logs (Minutes and Material Recorded) Participation Log (Quantity and Quality) Written Piece at the End of the Unit Student Testimonials (video or written pieces) 18. Succeeding in Reading: Study Results & ImplicationsFindings: Students in the Choice Group Read More Often Students in the Choice Group engaged more in classroom discussion (quality and quantity) Students in both groups performed equally as well on the end of unit assignment. Students in the choice group reported more engagement. 19. Succeeding in Reading: ReflectionNot a stark difference More time needed Face to face classroom Surprised by end results 20. Succeeding in Reading: ReflectionFuture Studies 21. References Act, L. B., & Key, N. Q. (2008). Implementing the No Child Left Behind Act: Using Student Engagement to Improve Adolescent Literacy NCREL Quick Key 10 Action Guide. Issues and trends in literacy education, 129. Allington, R. L. (2002). 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