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Velluto, Rachel; Barbousas, Joanna – Networks: An Online Journal for Teacher Research, 2013
Despite the vast amount of literature regarding boys and their underperformance in the literacy realm, only some research indicates that boys' low literacy levels may be attributed to unchallenged literacy classroom practices. Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) is a free voluntary reading program in which students are expected to read (usually books)…
Descriptors: Males, Action Research, Reading Programs, Literacy Skills
Clements, Rebecca – 2002
A teacher had always allowed 20 minutes for silent reading in her classroom. But when she looked at her Year 3/4 composite class, she noticed that although some students were reading, some were not. She decided to explore why they might not be reading. She focused on three students--a boy with severe learning difficulties and an auditory…
Descriptors: Action Research, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education