Asian students in New Zealand classrooms: Their perceptions of supports and barriers to reading achievement

Abstract

Years 7-8 Asian students identified preferred follow-up activities to guided reading and a preference for reading fiction. Barriers to their engagement and achievement included compulsory reading aloud, inappropriate choices for reading aloud, read-aloud techniques, worksheets, and buddy reading with younger students.

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Parkhill, F., & Fletcher, J. (2008). Asian students in New Zealand classrooms: Their perceptions of supports and barriers to reading achievement. Set: Research Information for Teachers, 2, 39–42. https://doi.org/10.18296/set.0511
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