Student Choice in Reading

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Student Choice in Reading

Educators must not underrate the importance of reading for any student. Teachers must understand that through reading, students can form connections and gain the knowledge necessary to engage in other elements of learning, including discussions and assignments. The article about giving students choices in reading was an interesting and novel idea that stands out for a reader. The article highlights the impact of providing students with reading choices, including empowering them in an environment that primarily limits decision-making (Skeeters et al., n.p). This is an interesting thing to learn because it resonates with one’s education, whereby the more options a person may have, the more empowered and committed they feel because they are responsible for deciding on what to read.

The same method prescribed in the article is applicable in a classroom setting where a teacher provides the students with various reading options and allows them to decide which ones to read. Consequently, this could benefit students since they will read the books they are most interested in, hence enjoying the experience and making the most out of the reading. For students who do not like reading, a teacher can provide them with the chance to select any books they wish to read that are similar to the ones provided; the instructor can also allow them to use audiobooks in various situations to trigger their interest to read. The kinds of books that should be present in the classroom library should be strategically selected according to the class level, the intended goals, and interesting books that trigger conversations between the students and teacher. To empower the students further, a teacher can engage them in selecting the classroom library books to ensure they get books that they would enjoy reading in class. As the article suggests, it is important to empower students to make decisions to increase their class participation.

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Skeeters, Keri, et al. “The top five reasons we love giving students choice in reading.” English Leadership Quarterly 38.3 (2016): 6-7. https://library.ncte.org/journals/ELQ/issues/v38-3/28004