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ERIC Number: EJ1402769
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
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EISSN: EISSN-1533-242X
Exploring the Reading Culture of Students in Pre-Tertiary Technical Institutions in Ghana
Debrah, Cecilia Agyeiwah Agyemang Owusu; Baah, Johnson
Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, v23 n2 p141-153 2023
This study sought to explore the reading culture of students in pre-tertiary technical institutions from two Municipalities in Ghana. The study adopted a descriptive observational cross-sectional study design to understand the phenomenon under study. The population of the study consisted of two hundred respondents who were purposively sampled from a cross-section of the study population. A research survey and observation were used as research instruments for data collection. The analysis of the data revealed that respondents preferred to read among the four macro skills. Respondents' preference in terms of genres was mostly limited to course-related reading materials that could aid academic work, although, it was observed that students have access to other reading materials. It also emerged from both the survey and observation data that although students engage in reading activities regularly, the duration for such activities is relatively short. Thus, students should be encouraged to read longer for the needed impact. It also emerged that students access more reading materials online, although internet accessibility is not always promised. It is recommended for the creation of more opportunities that will allow students to engage in reading including giving them adequate online access with the needed supervision from school and home for greater impact.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ghana
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