Identifier	Thesis 1446
Author	Beatson, Leslie R.
Title	Effects of family literacy practices on reading motivation
Publisher	Central Connecticut State University
Date of Publication	1996
Resource Type	Master's Thesis
Abstract	The study contained in this thesis investigates the effects of parental involvement in literacy events in the home on a child's reading motivation. Specifically, are children more likely to voluntarily engage in literacy events when parental support is given at home? Three mothers and three of their children participated in a series of family literacy workshops. They interacted with various strategies presented in the workshops. Data collection consisted of parent and child pre and post interviews, attitude surveys, and reading logs. The data was analyzed and then reported in a case by case format. While it was difficult to directly link changes in the child's literacy behavior to participation in the workshops, positive effects were noted. Stronger mother and child relationships were formed, parental self-confidence rose, and some increase in reading among children was observed.
Notes	"Submitted... in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Reading Education."; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,1996.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 58-63).
Subject	Family literacy programs. Children--Books and reading. Reading (Middle school)
Department	Department of Reading and Language Arts
Type	Text
Software	System requirements: PC and World Wide Web browser.
Language	eng
OCLC number	38023450
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