Noctor, Rachel
(2019)
How multi-dimensional reading, facilitated
by differentiation & choice, motivates young readers: a case-study of a Reading
Workshop.
Masters thesis, National University of Ireland Maynooth.
Abstract
For the purpose of this thesis an action research project was undertaken by the author,
a primary school teacher, with children in an all-girl’s second class setting aged between
seven and eight years old. This experience is documented through a self-study action research
methodology. The research examines the implementation of a multi-dimensional reading
approach in the form of the Reading Workshop with a focus on differentiation and choice.
The objective of this study is to develop the children’s intrinsic motivation to read and to
foster a love of reading. The research reports that providing children with a differentiated
learning environment affords them the opportunity to experience success in their learning.
Furthermore, providing children with choice of reading materials peaks their interest levels.
Both elements combined support the development of intrinsic motivation in readers. This
study explores the authors’ experience of this research through a social constructivist lens and
a self-study action research methodology. Qualitative data was collected in the form of openended
participant questionnaires, interviews and a reflective diary over a six-week period.
This data was then contextualised using the Charmaz grounded theory method. The study
concludes that intrinsic motivation to read can be fostered in a child through the facilitation
of differentiation and choice in the classroom, using the Reading Workshop framework.
| Item Type: |
Thesis
(Masters)
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| Keywords: |
multi-dimensional reading; facilitated;
differentiation; choice; motivates; young readers; case-study; Reading
Workshop; Froebel; Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Social Sciences > Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education |
| Item ID: |
13707 |
| Depositing User: |
IR eTheses
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| Date Deposited: |
30 Nov 2020 16:54 |
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| Use Licence: |
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