Date of Award
Spring 5-17-2019
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Erin Gillett
Keywords
Education, Reading, Motivation, Conferring, Male, Students
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if weekly one on one conferring with male students was effective in increasing motivation in adolescent male readers. The study began by collecting data on individual reading habits by having students complete a comprehensive questionnaire on their habits and attitudes towards reading. Male students then meet with their instructor on a weekly basis to orally outline their past reading habits, discuss current reading habits, and make goals for future reading habits. The study concluded by having students take the questionnaire a second time to determine if conferring had any impact on their habits and perception of independent reading.
Recommended Citation
Dockter, Rachel, "Motivation in Male Adolescent Readers" (2019). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 181.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/181