The responses to this question indicate that attitudes have remained about the same, with a slight trend towards feeling more positive towards reading at school. When I asked the children for their thoughts, one student thought that " maybe because our school library hasn't been open in ages. That's why we don't go up there on Tuesday anymore". Another said that they are going to the Panmure Library more often as they are reading the Amulet series and want to keep reading them.
2 more students have signed up to their local library. When asked why they decided to ask their parents to sign them up, they both replied "it's because they have manga, which you turned us onto this year". Graphic novels ARE books, you know!
One interesting difference, and a great learning conversation, was seeing the change in attitude of the learners to how they think I perceive their skills as readers. A number of children spoke to this by mentioning that when I'm seeing groups and we're discussing things (or debating, as it may be) they like the enthusiasm of the conversations we're having.
Kia ora Regan
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting your class responses to the follow up Reader Profile Survey and for sharing those engaging conversations you had with your learners based on their contributions! It is fabulous to hear about some of those attitudinal changes and that there have been additional sign ups to the local library - every one counts as you point out. It must be super rewarding for you that students are taking up your text recommendations, as evidenced by their interest in manga!
There are so many positives to celebrate in these results and it's been a real privilege to follow your class 'Reading for Enjoyment' journey.
Nga mihi
Naomi
For the RPI Facilitation Team