ETD RECORD
The emerging phenomenon of aliteracy :the lived experience of educated professionals who read only as a last resort and never for pleasure
Citation
Hawkes, Lynda.. (2008). The emerging phenomenon of aliteracy :the lived experience of educated professionals who read only as a last resort and never for pleasure. Theses and Dissertations Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections. https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/etd/items/etd_261.html
- Title:
- The emerging phenomenon of aliteracy :the lived experience of educated professionals who read only as a last resort and never for pleasure
- Author:
- Hawkes, Lynda.
- Date:
- 2008
- Keywords:
- Literacy--United States--Case studies
- Program:
- Education
- Abstract:
- America prides itself in its position with the rest of the world, both economically and educationally. We are making constant changes in this country to better ourselves. Throughout its history, America has always put a major emphasis on reading instruction. Reading has always been seen as one way to truly become an independent learner. Elementary schools across America focus grades K-3 on reading instruction. Although the methods of instruction have changed over the years, the desire for all children to become competent readers has always been the goal.;The problem addressed by this phenomenology is the lack of research addressing the emerging phenomenon known as aliteracy. Aliteracy is defined as: having the ability to read, but choosing not to. For the purpose of this study, the researcher has focused on professionals who read only as a last resort and never for pleasure.;Multiple in-depth interviews were used to study four highly-educated professionals that identified themselves as aliterate. The research data is presented through personal profiles, thematic analysis, and interpretation. Qualitative research guidelines developed by Seidman, Creswell and Moustakas were used extensively.;This study addresses the following questions: What is the nature of aliteracy? What should teachers and parents understand about aliteracy? What types of reading are necessary to be successful in a profession? What can we learn about learning from aliterate individuals?;This study contributes to the field of educational research by providing a deeper understanding of the lived experience of aliterate professionals as they choose not to read.
- Description:
- Thesis (Ph. D., Education)--University of Idaho, May 2008.
- Major Professor:
- Rodney McConnell.
- Defense Date:
- May 2008.
- Type:
- Text
- Format Original:
- viii, 230 leaves ;29 cm.
- Format:
- record
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