Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2018
Abstract
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if incorporating audiobooks read by teachers and school workers would increase students' desire and motivation to read. Twelve audiobooks read by teachers and school workers were introduced to students in a three week time period. For three weeks, the researcher introduced four audiobooks read by teachers and school workers at the beginning of the week. Students had the option to listen to these audiobooks on iPads during choice time. Data was collected through a qualitative survey and quantitative collection of the number of times students visited the reading corner. Analysis of the data collected suggests that audiobooks do increase some students' desire and motivation to read as the number of times students visited the reading corner increased. Along with this, the survey data revealed that some students showed increased positive feelings towards reading.