The Cultural and Reading Habits of Students, Parents and Teachers: A Survey of Estonia

Ots, Loone

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“…Technology has increased children’s access to different reading devices and reading formats, which has raised interest in how reading using digital technology may affect children’s leisure reading (Manuel & Carter, 2015; Merga & Roni, 2017). While some studies show that children are more interested in web surfing and online games than in reading books (Egmont, 2019; Ots, 2006), others have shown that preference for print reading remained strong, even in countries with high device ownership and internet penetration rates such as South Korea (Jeong, 2012), Singapore (Loh & Sun, 2018), and Australia (Merga & Roni, 2017).…”

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The Effect of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Bilingual Singaporean Children’s Leisure Reading

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Long-term school absences during pandemic lockdowns may result in learning gains and losses much like the summer reading loss, but little is known about the actual effects of such lockdowns. This mixed-methods study examined changes in reading enjoyment, amount and resources in three groups of bilingual children—English-Chinese, English-Malay, and English-Tamil speaking children—during the COVID-19 lockdown in Singapore. Results reveal a lockdown reading gap between children’s stronger language (English) and weaker language (Chinese/Malay/Tamil). Within each language, results show differential reading gains and losses for children who enjoyed and did not enjoy reading in print and digital formats. Children’s reading enjoyment before the lockdown, changes in reading enjoyment and print reading amount during the lockdown in English and Chinese/Malay were significantly correlated. Children preferred print reading over reading digitally both before and during the lockdown, and devices were underutilized for reading purposes.

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“…Now there is an intense competition between books and innovative, attractive and engaging gadgets for capturing children's attention (Majid & Tan, 2007). Ots (2006) explored the reading habits of students in Estonia and found that they were more interested in Web surfing and computer games than in reading books. Clark and Foster (2005) found that secondary school students enjoy reading much less than primary students.…”

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Leisure reading preferences of bilingual female students in Singapore

Majid¹,

Ng²,

Shen³

2017

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Background. Leisure reading is important for personal growth, enjoyment and relaxation.Objective. The study investigates the influence of bilingualism on the leisure reading habits and preferences of female teenage students in Singapore.Method. An online questionnaire was used to collect data and 464 students from two secondary schools that participated in this study. Results. It was found that irrespective of ethnic group, 93% of the students speak English at home, and also read leisure books in this language. For both English and mother tongue languages, the most favourite genres are fantasy, adventure, and romance, whereas the least preferred genres are sports, arts and craft, and biography. Students read English language books basically for enjoyment and relaxation, and mother tongue language books for study-related purposes. Contributions. The limited interest in mother tongue languages could be a matter of concern for education planners, curriculum designers, and authors of children's literature. Appropriate measures are needed to encourage bilingual students to also read in their mother tongue language.

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The Cultural and Reading Habits of Students, Parents and Teachers: A Survey of Estonia

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The Effect of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Bilingual Singaporean Children’s Leisure Reading

The Effect of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Bilingual Singaporean Children’s Leisure Reading

Leisure reading preferences of bilingual female students in Singapore

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