Date of Award
Fall 11-30-2022
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Kathy Enger
Keywords
Choice, reading, motivation, engagement, enjoyment
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of student choice in independent reading material. Specifically, the research focused on student motivation, engagement, and enjoyment of reading in classrooms where choice is offered versus those in which texts are assigned by the teacher. Data was collected through multiple student surveys and researcher observation of student behavior. The students in this classroom gave before and after information about their reading interest and self perceived growth. The results of this study were used to determine whether the freedom of choice in a student’s in class independent reading material fostered an increase in other positive literacy outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Barberg, Jennifer, "The Effect of Choice in Reading: Motivation, Engagement, and Enjoyment" (2022). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 740.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/740