scholarly journals Reading Habits among Student Teachers In Relation To Their Age, Gender and Management

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. M. Ravi Babu ◽  
Poosapati Durgaiah
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Reading Habit ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Written Text ◽  
Leisure Reading ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Good Reading ◽  
Telangana State ◽  
Constructing Meaning

A good reading habit is necessary for a healthy intellectual growth and plays a very crucial role in enabling a person to achieve practical efficiency. Reading Habits means behavior which express the lightness of reading of individual, which occur regularly of leisure reading approach, type of reading tastes of reading & use of library services. Reading habit is an active skill – based process of constructing meaning and gaining knowledge from oral, visual and written text. The present study was conducted on 600 student teachers from Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts of Telangana State. The result reveals that there was a significant difference in reading habits in relation to their age, gender and management among student teachers.

scholarly journals Reading Habit and Its Affect on Academic Performance of The Students of Advanced Technological Institute, Sammanthurai

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (10) ◽  
pp. 934-942
Author(s):  
Abul Firnas ◽  
Munas ◽  
Mohammed Rizvi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Reading Habit ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Reading Material ◽  
The People ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Good Reading ◽  
Crucial Part

Readings plays an important role in the life of a human. It is also one of the most important components of the language. Reading habit is determined by measuring how often the people read, how long do they read and what do they read. Particularly for students, reading is very crucial part for them during the span of learning. It is an instrument used to acquire new knowledge and skills. This study aims to investigate the reading habits among students and their effect on their academic performance. This study is conducted at ATI, Sammanthurai located in the Eastern province, Sri Lanka. Data are collected using questionnaire with deductive approach in quantitative method and analyzed by statistical package for social science (SPSS). Findings are presented using frequency analysis, regression analysis, descriptive analysis and correlation analysis. The questionnaire is conducted via Google form then shared among the students of ATI, Sammanthurai. The findings indicate that most of the students has a good reading habit and it affects their academic performance positively. Finally, the study confirms that there is a relationship between reading habit and the academic performance of the students. Some findings are that; the majority of the respondents read class notes which means the need to read it for the examination purpose. Majority of the students get reading material via internet (81.4%) as they state that they spend most of their time in surfing internet and using social media.

scholarly journals A correlational study on tertiary students’ reading habits and their critical reading skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
pp. 74-84
Author(s):  
Iqbal Risca ◽  
Rahma Dianti
Keyword(s):  
Reading Skills ◽  
English Education ◽  
Reading Habit ◽  
Critical Reading ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Education Department ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Good Reading ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Data Analysis Result

Reading habit influences students’ achievement of reading comprehension. It is assumed that if people have good reading habit, they will have good comprehension toward reading texts. The study was highlighted to examine the association between English education department students’ reading habits and their critical reading skills. This study was conducted using a correlational research design. The population of this study consisted of 112 undegraduate students of English Education department of Tridinanti University in the academic year 2017/2018. There were 37 students participating as the sample of the study chosen by using purposive sampling. In collecting the data, a questionnaire of reading habit and a critical reading test were distributed. A correlational analysis using Pearson Product Moment was applied to seek the association between the variables measured. Based on the data analysis result, it was found that students’ reading habit was not significantly correlated with students’ critical reading skills. 

scholarly journals Reading Habit and Students’ Attitudes Towards Reading: A Study of Students in the Faculty of Education UiTM Puncak Alam

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Jamiah Baba ◽  
Faiza Rostam Affendi
Keyword(s):  
Reading Habit ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Leisure Reading ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Malaysian Students ◽  
Attitudes Towards Reading

Ability to read is crucial as reading affects intellectual and emotional growth of an individual. Those who read well have more chances in widening their mental horizons and better opportunities of success. Hence, this paper is an attempt to understand the reading habits and attitudes of the students in the Faculty of Education in Universiti Teknologi Mara, Puncak Alam. To collect the relevant data, a questionnaire was designed and distributed to 80 students. The questionnaire investigated the students’ reading habit, preferences, and attitudes towards reading. The research findings through quantitative analysis revealed that the students had an overall positive attitude towards academic and leisure reading as they read academically and leisurely daily or at least once a week. Apart from that, digital materials are considered better compared to printed texts when it comes to the students’ preference and its availability. Based on the findings, several recommendations were made to help improve students’ reading habits and attitudes. Having a national survey on Malaysian students’ reading habits is deemed necessary as it can document current trends (including the use of digital materials as a form of reading) and factors affecting students’ reading habits and attitudes so that more fruitful actions to improve students’ reading habits can be taken. Finally, teachers should also play a more significant role in motivating students to read as the findings yield that teachers are shown to have an impact on students’ reading habits and attitudes. Keywords: reading attitude, reading habit, students’ attitude

scholarly journals The Use of Multimodal Text in Enhancing Students’ Reading Habit

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 487-492
Author(s):  
Nur Athirah Jamil ◽  
Azlina Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Instructional Material ◽  
Reading Habit ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Good Reading ◽  
Multimodal Text ◽  
Conceptual Paper ◽  
Esl Classroom

Reading habit is a fundamental skill that is necessary for every student's life. However, Malaysia is far from a culture of reading. Therefore, to step forward to a world that enjoys reading, everyone needs to spread good reading habits as soon as possible. Thus, this conceptual paper provides a literature review that is relevant to students' reading habits by using multimodal text. Additionally, it explores reading habits, the importance of reading, multimodal text as instructional material, and the advantages of using multimodal text to improve students' reading habits. By identifying some advantages of using multimodal text in improving students' reading habits, such as making the learning environment more interesting and productive, encouraging more on reading habits and motivate students to read texts with passion. Thus, teachers should be encouraged to develop their own multimodal text to be used in the ESL classroom.

scholarly journals Influence of Reading Habit on Student Academic Performance in a Senior Second School in Ibadan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
AISDL
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Reading Habit ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Student Academic Performance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Student Reading ◽  
Higher Institutions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Secondary school as a gateway for the development of other sectors of the educational system provides primary school leavers with the opportunity for qualitative education, the platform for skills and knowledge for vocational work, or higher institutions admission. In Nigeria, public discussions frequently focus on educational standards. This study aims to examine the influence of students' reading habits on students' academic performance. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The schools in Ibadan North LGA were randomly selected, making a total of five schools. Each of the participants was randomly selected, totaling 300 students. There was a significant positive relationship between student reading habits and student academic performance (r = 0.84). At F=1.31, there is no significant difference in the reading habit of male and female students. Reading habit enhances the academic performance of students. Therefore, students should be encouraged to inculcate in them the reading habit by providing enabling environment and infrastructures that will stimulate students to read.

scholarly journals Influence of Reading Habit on Student Academic Performance in a Senior Second School in Ibadan

2021 ◽  
pp. 141-162
Author(s):  
Grace Adeola Popoola ◽  
Oluwafunmilayo Kunbi Amoo ◽  
Ojoma Gloria Umar ◽  
Ayobami Abayomi Popoola ◽  
Olaronke Modupeoluwa Olatunji
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Reading Habit ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Student Academic Performance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Student Reading ◽  
Higher Institutions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Secondary school as a gateway for the development of other sectors of the educational system provides primary school leavers with the opportunity for qualitative education, the platform for skills and knowledge for vocational work, or higher institutions admission. In Nigeria, public discussions frequently focus on educational standards. This study aims to examine the influence of students' reading habits on students' academic performance. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The schools in Ibadan North LGA were randomly selected, making a total of five schools. Each of the participants was randomly selected, totaling 300 students. There was a significant positive relationship between student reading habits and student academic performance (r = 0.84). At F=1.31, there is no significant difference in the reading habit of male and female students. Reading habit enhances the academic performance of students. Therefore, students should be encouraged to inculcate in them the reading habit by providing enabling environment and infrastructures that will stimulate students to read.

Reading habits of generation Z students in Pakistan: Is it time to re-examine school library services?

2020 ◽  
pp. 026666692096564
Author(s):  
Saadia Mushtaq ◽  
Saira Hanif Soroya ◽  
Khalid Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
School Library ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Education Policies ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Good Reading

Quality academic achievement is based on the development of good reading skills. Generally, reading is important for students to cope up with the evolving world of knowledge. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have vastly influenced the reading practices of students. The younger generation of the information age spends most of their time in front of screens. Due to these drastic changes in the fabric of reading, generation Z is more likely to adopt e-reading. Therefore, an empirical investigation was carried out to explore the reading habits of generation Z students. For the study, a survey-based quantitative research design was applied. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire. The population included the students of two schools - one semi-government and one private higher secondary school of the Lahore district. The sample was selected purposively. Findings revealed that generation Z students prefer to read in paper form and in the English language. On average they read for up to four hours daily, preferably at home and mostly for academic purposes. They prefer print format, however, the advantages associated with e-reading motivate them to use electronic contents. One of the noteworthy findings is that libraries (academic/public) were their least preferred place for reading and obtaining reading material. The findings of the study would help parents, educators, and publishers to take necessary measures for promoting reading habits among students. The research findings would serve as a guideline for educationists to plan education policies according to the need and preferences of the future generation and for libraries to develop user-centered library services.

scholarly journals Reading as an English Lady’s Accomplishment in the Second Half of the 18th Century

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-78
Author(s):  
К.А. Созинова
Keyword(s):  
18Th Century ◽  
Female Education ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Good Reading ◽  
Age Of Enlightenment ◽  
Changing Attitudes ◽  
Educational Potential

Эпоха Просвещения связана с формированием новой концепции чтения, широко известной как революция чтения. В данной статье автор обращается к роли данного феномена в изменении подходов к женскому образованию во второй половине XVIII века. В этот период английские интеллектуалы и интеллектуалки выпускали для воспитания «идеальных» леди многочисленные педагогические трактаты и сочинения, в которых обсуждались проблемы женского образования и рекомендовались «идеальные» списки для чтения. Особый взгляд на роль женского чтения отстаивали М. Уолстонкрафт, Э. Шапон, К. Маколей, С. Пеннингтон, Х. Мор, Э. Дарвин и др. Относительно полезности в образовательном процессе той или иной литературы часто по-разному высказывались и сами интеллектуалки. Не все были готовы предложить юным леди книги философского содержания, камнем преткновения стал также вопрос о пользе и вреде чтения романов. Важное значение в данном контексте обретает формирование правильных читательских привычек. The Age of Enlightenment is associated with the formation of a new concept of reading, which is widely known as the Reading revolution. The author of the article focuses on the role the Reading revolution played in changing attitudes to female education in the second half of the 18th century. In the late 18thcentury, British intellectuals, both male and female, issued various pedagogical essays and treatises for the benefit of ideal ladies. In these essays and treatises, British intellectuals of the time discussed urgent problems of female education and compiled book lists of recommended reading. M. Wollstonecraft, H. Сhapone, K. McAuley, S. Pennington, H. Mor, E. Darwin, etc. expressed their own unique views on female reading. Female intellectuals also expressed their views on the educational potential of female reading. Some intellectuals suggested that young ladies should read philosophical works, others argued whether or not young ladies should be allowed to read novels. The formation of good reading habits was generally understood to be important.

scholarly journals Use of Maple Software to Reduce Student Teachers’ Errors in Differential Calculus

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-46
Author(s):  
Sallah E.K. ◽  
Joshua K.S. ◽  
Alex O.
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Differential Calculus ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

The study was conducted on the use of Maple software to reduce student teachers’ errors in Differential Calculus at Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, Volta Region - Ghana. The research design for the study was quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design. Convenience and simple random sampling techniques were employed to obtain a sample of 104 student teachers, which comprised 53 student teachers in the control group and 51 in the experimental group. Test items were the instruments used for data gathering. Descriptive, paired samples t-test and independent samples t-test were used in analyzing data. Descriptive content error analysis revealed that student teachers committed many conceptual, procedural and technical errors when solving tasks in the differential calculus. The results also indicated that there was a statistically significant difference between student teachers’ of the experimental group exposed to the use of Maple software in learning differential calculus to control groups exposed to traditional methods. Consequently, it was recommended that Maple assisted instruction be incorporated in the teaching and learning of differential calculus in the school; and also there is the need for the mathematics teachers in the school to employ blended teaching approaches, in which Maple software are used simultaneously to enhance teaching of mathematics concepts.

scholarly journals Ethnocentrism, Theoretical Awareness, and Intellectual Resistance in University Students’ Reading Behaviour

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 228
Author(s):  
Brahim Hiba
Keyword(s):  
Critical Pedagogy ◽  
Basic Function ◽  
General Idea ◽  
Critical Reading ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

This paper discusses the insightful and illuminating findings of teaching critical reading within the theoretical framework of critical pedagogy. More specifically, this paper examines the impact of a critical-reading course on students’ reading skills and beliefs about discourse production and interpretation. The course was conducted according to the principles of transformative participatory action research and, thus, a corpus of 50 essays, written by a convenience sample of 25 post-graduate students in the pre-test and post-test phases, was analyzed to examine the effect of the course on students’ reading-habits and their representations of different discourses. Pretest findings showed that most students used to think that discourses are innocent and ideology-free and that reading a text consists in understanding its general idea, extracting its writer’s viewpoint, making sense of its vocabulary, and paraphrasing it. As far as text’s function is concerned, most students used to believe that a text’s basic function is delivering information. In addition, most of them were unaware of the fact that a text has ideological and socio-political functions. Post-test findings revealed that students’ discourse awareness and reading habits have become more critical and developed at two levels: the worldview level and the meta-language level. The t-test statistics suggest that there is a significant difference of p˂.001 between students’ reading scores before and after the intervention. Therefore, the null hypothesis which says that there is no significant difference between studying critical reading from a critical pedagogy perspective and studying it from a functional or conventional perspective is false.

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