ERIC Number: EJ1203346
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-7555
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Bringing Book Club to Class: Engaging College Students in Reading Content-Specific Books Written for Popular Audiences
Sylvan, Lesley J.
College Teaching, v66 n4 p225-234 2018
Engaging students in completing assigned reading material, particularly textbooks, is a challenge faced by many college professors. Further, research has demonstrated student compliance is typically low with reading course textbooks. This study explores the impact of assigning content-specific books written for popular audiences and having students participate in an associated "book club" in an undergraduate class. Survey findings indicate that most students experienced reading a book written for popular audiences as more engaging and enjoyable than textbook reading. An analysis of student reflection papers provides further evidence that this assignment and associated activities successfully engaged students with content-specific readings.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Learner Engagement, Reading Strategies, Books, Clubs, Reading Motivation, Compliance (Psychology), Reading Assignments, Writing Assignments, Reflection, Reading Attitudes, Reader Response, Outcomes of Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Jersey
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