WebJunction

Description:

The term reluctant reader refers to young people who can read with some independence, but choose not to. Reluctant readers do not select books from the library easily. They may start many books, but rarely, if ever, finish one. They are not engaged with reading, they do not choose it as a leisure time activity, and they try to avoid it when it is expected of them in school or at home.

There are a variety of reasons these students have a negative attitude towards reading and with some form of motivation it is possible to get the student to re-engage with the process of reading.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Recognize reluctant readers
• Enhance the library environment so that it welcomes the reluctant reader
• Design programs that engage the reluctant reader, or those who may become reluctant readers
• Design programs that tap teachers' knowledge about reluctant readers
• Know resources that appeal to reluctant readers and professional resources that will offer further suggestions

LE@D COURSE NOTE: After enrolling, launch the course from your My Courses page and follow the instructions to request a special University of North Texas login unique to your enrollment. After completing the course at UNT, return to your My Courses page, launch again, and follow the instructions to record completion at WebJunction.