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Motivating Struggling Readers in Middle School through an Engagement Model of Classroom Practice.

Authors :
Guthrie, John T.
Davis, Marcia H.
Source :
Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties. Jan-Mar 2003 19(1):59-85.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Discusses the motivational and other aspects of struggling readers. Notes classroom practices that are barriers to struggling readers in many middle schools. Presents motivation theory as a basis of the authors' proposed engagement model of classroom practice. Proposes six aspects of teaching and classroom context that represent their model of engagement in literacy for teachers. (SG)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1057-3569
Volume :
19
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
EJ672797
Document Type :
Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Journal Articles