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Targeting Our Readers: Identifying the Lifetime, Schooltime, & Reluctant Reader Populations Dr. Wendy A. Rickman AAIM 2010 Conference Hot Springs, AR April 18, 2010

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Lets Self Identify Do you read -- a lot? Do you read -- on your breaks, lunch period, sitting at appointments? Do you begin to get excited at the thought of going to the local bookstore and/or library? Do you get excited at the possibility of bookstores youll get to visit when traveling? Do you have a Kindle, Sony E-Reader, or iPad? Do you have audiobooks on your iPod or Zune?

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Lifetime Readers Stages of Lifetime Readers Reading for Unconscious Delight Reading Autobiographically Reading for Vicarious Experiences Reading for Philosophical Speculation Reading for Aesthetic Experience. Lesesne, 2003. (Donelson & Nilsen, 1999; Early, 1960; Carlsen, 1974)

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Lifetime Readers Experiences that lead to lifetime reading: (Carlsen & Sherill, 1988) Teachers that read to them Family that read to them Teachers that read continually Family that read continually The Reader is able to choose reading material (Lesesne, 2003)

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Intrinsic Motivation The lifetime reader is self-motivated to read. Motivation - The process that energizes &/or maintains a behavior (www.allpsych.com/dictionary/dictionary3.html)www.allpsych.com/dictionary/dictionary3.html Locus of Control - autonomy & control are pivotal to human behavior & decision making. Choice can enhance intrinsic motivation Self-determination Factors: Choice Interest/Enjoyment Creativity Affirmation of Competence Self-esteem

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Lets Self Identify Do you read -- mostly at work? Do you read -- mostly stuff for work? Do you read -- only when a task at work requires it? Do you read when doing an activity or to achieve a lesson goal with students? Do you read when students and/or classes request it?

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Schooltime & Worktime Readers Reading because of necessity.

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Lets Self Identify Do you read -- only when required to? Do you struggle to read? Do you dislike to read?

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Reluctant Readers Reading to meet an obligation. Difficulty reading. Dislike of Reading.

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Reluctant Readers May have a decoding issue May have a comprehension issue Has a lack of motivation May be a dormant reader (Lesesne, 2003)

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Dormant Readers Readers who choose to not be active readers for a period of time. Reasons Why: Extra-curricular Activities Health Issues Family Activities Testing Schedules Taking a Break

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What to do? Get to know the students & their culture - slang, music & movies, fashion, trends, what they do read, why they dont like to read, ask them -- dont guess. Give them choices - for the reluctant reader, give them limited choices based on their preferences & offer audiobooks. Let them read the easy & enjoyable. Let them keep the books - ownership is important. Read aloud. Share with them what you read & why. Make time to read. Make it a value that is valuable. (Lesesne, 2003).

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References Deci, E., & Ryan, R. (2002). Handbook of self determination research. University of Rochester Press. Higgins, E.T., & Kruglanski, A.W. (2000). Motivational science. Psychology Press. Lesesne, T. (2003). Making the match. Stenhouse. Lesesne, T. (2006). Naked reading. Stenhouse. Motivation. (2004). www.allpsych.com/dictionary.dictionary3.html www.allpsych.com/dictionary.dictionary3.html