A Promising Family Literacy Project Based on Male Reading Models
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| Title: | A Promising Family Literacy Project Based on Male Reading Models |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Carignan, Isabelle, Quick, Robin L., Beaudry, Marie-Christine, Deck, Alexandra, Beauregard, France, Roy-Charland, Annie |
| Source: | Brock Education: A Journal of Educational Research and Practice. 2021 30(1):51-73. |
| Availability: | Brock University Faculty of Education. 500 Glenridge Avenue, Saint Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1 Canada. Tel: 905-688-5550 ext. 3733; e-mail: brocked@brocku.ca; Web site: http://brocked.ed.brocku.ca |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 23 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Family Literacy, Males, Elementary School Students, Preservice Teachers, Role Models, Reading Motivation, Foreign Countries, Reading Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Fathers, Reading Improvement, Reading Programs |
| Geographic Terms: | Canada |
| ISSN: | 1183-1189 |
| Abstract: | This article discusses an innovative family literacy project that was implemented in a community setting. Male trios consisting of a male significant figure, a struggling reader in elementary school, and a pre-service teacher were created. The goal was (a) to develop the student's motivation to read by using a male reading role model and allowing the student to read what he truly enjoys in a non-school environment and (b) document reading practices as trios. To document the progression of four trios, we used a semi-directed interview, a focus group, and a logbook. The results of this multiple-case research study showed an improvement regarding the student's motivation to read in the context of male trios, different reading practices inside the trios, and a positive evolution in the relationship between the student and participating male relative. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1289232 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This article discusses an innovative family literacy project that was implemented in a community setting. Male trios consisting of a male significant figure, a struggling reader in elementary school, and a pre-service teacher were created. The goal was (a) to develop the student's motivation to read by using a male reading role model and allowing the student to read what he truly enjoys in a non-school environment and (b) document reading practices as trios. To document the progression of four trios, we used a semi-directed interview, a focus group, and a logbook. The results of this multiple-case research study showed an improvement regarding the student's motivation to read in the context of male trios, different reading practices inside the trios, and a positive evolution in the relationship between the student and participating male relative. |
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| ISSN: | 1183-1189 |
