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The status of the selection and use of children's literature in K-6 rural Ohio public school classrooms

Bandre', Patricia E.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1121782590

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2005, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Educational Theory and Practice.
This study explored the status of the selection and use of children’s literature in K-6 rural Ohio public school classrooms. Specifically, the study sought to find out: 1) what books are being selected for read-alouds and use in literature discussion groups, 2) why those books are chosen, 3) how children’s literature is being integrated across the curriculum, and 4) how selected books are obtained. In order to collect data with breadth as well as depth and increase validity and reliability through triangulation, the study incorporated the use of two research methodologies. In the first phase of the study, a cross-sectional survey was used in order to gather information from a random sample of the population through the use of a mail questionnaire. A total of 535 surveys were sent to rural teachers across the state. Of those, 244 (45%) were completed and returned. In the second phase of the study, a group of twelve randomly selected teachers recorded the titles, authors and intended purpose(s) of the books they selected for classroom use for four consecutive weeks. Additionally, teacher interviews and on-site surveys of classroom environments were used to gather descriptive data. Findings reveal that rural teachers choose more books written by females than males and more books of fiction than any other genre. Teachers tend to choose books that are personal favorites, favorites of past students, and those that support classroom topics and curricular standards. Teachers use children’s literature more frequently as a part of reading instruction, however, its presence can be found across the curriculum. The greatest number of books selected for use were originally published in the 1990s. Book awards, the presence of a multicultural perspective, and recommendations in professional publications tend to influence book selection the least. The most frequently used sources for books are commercial book clubs and purchasing them with personal funds. Few teachers use their school library and public library in order to obtain books. In addition, it was found that classroom library designs, independent reading areas, and displays promoting books and reading differ from classroom to classroom in rural areas.
Janet Hickman (Advisor)
288 p.
Children's Literature; Classroom Book Selection; Rural Classrooms

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  • Bandre', P. E. (2005). The status of the selection and use of children's literature in K-6 rural Ohio public school classrooms [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1121782590

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Bandre', Patricia. The status of the selection and use of children's literature in K-6 rural Ohio public school classrooms. 2005. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1121782590.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Bandre', Patricia. "The status of the selection and use of children's literature in K-6 rural Ohio public school classrooms." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1121782590

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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