Investigating Students’ Leisure-Time Reading Preferences in Upper Primary Classrooms in Fiji
Keywords:
reading, literacy, reading for pleasure, leisure reading, comprehensionAbstract
The relationship between reading and academic achievement in the classroom is well established. Understanding the extent to which students read and the types of materials they consume is crucial. This study aimed to explore the reading habits of students in their leisure time and identify their preferred authors. Data were collected by administering a questionnaire to ninety-two 13 – 14-year-old primary school students. The findings indicated that most students enjoy reading in their free time. Additionally, the study revealed that storybook reading was the most preferred form of reading material. This research offers significant implications for teachers, parents, and policymakers in promoting literacy and nurturing a love for reading among primary school students.
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