Examining English Language Learners' Motivation of, and Engagement in, Reading: A Qualitative Study

Autor/inn/en	Cho, Seonhee; Xu, Yaoying; Rhodes, Joan A.
Titel	Examining English Language Learners' Motivation of, and Engagement in, Reading: A Qualitative Study
Quelle	In: Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, 10 (2010) 2, S.205-221 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1533-242X
Schlagwörter	Reading Materials; Intervention; Recognition (Achievement); Oral Reading; Focus Groups; Reading Achievement; Second Language Learning; Motivation; Reading Instruction; English (Second Language); Learner Engagement; Prediction; Elementary Schools; Virginia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Soziale Anerkennung; Oral work; Reading; Mündliche Übung; Leseprozess; Lesen; Leseleistung; Zweitsprachenerwerb; psychologische; Motivation (psychologisch); Leseunterricht; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Vorhersage; Elementary school; Grundschule; Volksschule
Abstract	With a growing concern about English language learners' (ELLs) reading achievement, this study explored issues related to a reading intervention study with a particular focus on ELLs' participation. Drawn upon interviews with instructors and a focus group of students who participated in the reading intervention program, this study sheds light on a significant impact of motivation and engagement on reading activities. High interest, yet challenging reading materials, an interactive and collaborative learning environment, and the quality of instruction and attitude proved to be critical for student engagement in reading. Furthermore, ELLs' particular challenges in oral reading and participation in making predictions were revealed. An ELL's unconventional literacy practice that had received little recognition was also discovered and discussed. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10