Date of Award
2018
Document Type
Open Access Dissertation
First Advisor
Toby Jenkins-Henry
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of audio books on students’ reading experiences in a public elementary school in rural upstate South Carolina. This study was conducted to address the problem of practice reported by teachers as low motivation and engagement during independent reading in classrooms that contributed to negative experiences during independent reading. This action research study utilized interviews, a focus group, a survey, and classroom observations to gather qualitative data on the reading experience before and after the introduction of audio books from three resources. Adult support, access, interest, focus, and difficulty were themes revealed during data collection and analysis that impacted the experience of reading for students. The study revealed that audio books may or may not have an impact on students’ perceptions of reading, but their implementation can positively impact the reading experience for students.
Rights
© 2018, Anne W. Hartell
Recommended Citation
W. Hartell, A.(2018). Audio Books’ Impact On Students’ Reading Experiences. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/4925