Implementing an Extensive Reading Program and Library for Adult Literacy Learners
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| Title: | Implementing an Extensive Reading Program and Library for Adult Literacy Learners |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Rodrigo, Victoria, Greenberg, Daphne, Burke, Victoria |
| Source: | Reading in a Foreign Language. Oct 2007 19(2):106-119. |
| Availability: | Reading in a Foreign Language. National Foreign Language Resource Center, 1859 East-West Road #106, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822. e-mail: readfl@hawaii.edu; Web site: http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/rfl/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2007 |
| Intended Audience: | Teachers |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Sustained Silent Reading, Silent Reading, Reading Programs, Teacher Role, Adult Literacy, English (Second Language), Program Implementation, Second Language Learning, Program Design, Reading Material Selection, Reading Aloud to Others, Adult Students, Second Language Instruction, Native Speakers |
| ISSN: | 1539-0578 |
| Abstract: | This article describes the implementation of an extensive reading (ER) program with 43 first language (L1) and second language (L2) adult literacy students. Among them, 16% were nonnative speakers of English. The main principles considered in the design of the program were (a) purpose of reading, (b) reading tactics, (c) material used, and (d) teacher role. The program included sustained silent reading, book talk, and reading aloud. Because a well-equipped library is essential for a successful ER program, this article discusses practical considerations for implementing a library and establishes principles that could guide others working on similar programs. This article also discusses criteria teachers should consider when selecting books for a reading-aloud activity as well as the books and genres that were popular with our sample. The following are appended: (1) A form for recording books read in a week; and (2) A form for recording why a particular book is chosen. (Contains 6 tables and 2 notes.) |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 46 |
| Entry Date: | 2007 |
| Access URL: | https://nflrc.hawaii.edu/rfl/October2007/abstracts.html#rodrigo |
| Accession Number: | EJ777732 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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