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Levy, Rachael; Thompson, Philippa – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2015
Building on literature concerning participatory research, this article explores the use of "buddy partnership" as a technique to access the voices of young children. In this study, 5- to 6-year-old boys were paired with 11- to 12-year-old boys, and each dyad was asked to contribute towards the creation of an information DVD that would…
Descriptors: Young Children, Males, Learner Engagement, Reading Motivation
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Telford, Lesley – Early Child Development and Care, 1999
Examined how reading attitudes of Year 6 boys in British primary schools were influenced by gender issues, peers, and peer group culture. Found that confidence and experience shown in private reading was at odds with boys' public attitudes in discussion with peers. Suggests that siblings and adults might provide more positive role models for…
Descriptors: Authors, Books, Children, Childrens Literature