Middle School Teachers' Perceptions of Computer-Assisted Reading Intervention Programs.
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| Title: | Middle School Teachers' Perceptions of Computer-Assisted Reading Intervention Programs. |
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| Authors: | Bippert, Kelli (AUTHOR), Harmon, Janis (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Reading Psychology. Feb/Mar2017, Vol. 38 Issue 2, p203-230. 28p. |
| Subjects: | Middle school teachers, Computer assisted reading instruction, Reading intervention, Reading software, Reading teachers |
| Abstract: | Middle schools often turn to computer-assisted reading intervention programs to improve student reading. The questions guiding this study are (a) in what ways are computer-assisted reading intervention programs utilized, and (b) what are teachers' perceptions about these intervention programs? Nineteen secondary reading teachers were interviewed regarding their perceptions of one of three programs. Emerging themes fell into three major categories: teaching experiences, program use, and technology. Findings focused on the need for programs to engage students in actual reading, to move instruction beyond a decoding focus, to provide books that match student interests, and to increase motivation to read. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Middle schools often turn to computer-assisted reading intervention programs to improve student reading. The questions guiding this study are (a) in what ways are computer-assisted reading intervention programs utilized, and (b) what are teachers' perceptions about these intervention programs? Nineteen secondary reading teachers were interviewed regarding their perceptions of one of three programs. Emerging themes fell into three major categories: teaching experiences, program use, and technology. Findings focused on the need for programs to engage students in actual reading, to move instruction beyond a decoding focus, to provide books that match student interests, and to increase motivation to read. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 02702711 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02702711.2016.1245691 |
