E-books in Directed Reading Lessons and Book Orientation Behaviors of Young Children

Jonalou S. Danao University of the Philippines Integrated School

Abstract

This multiple cases study aimed to investigate the use of e-books in directed reading lessons and book orientation behaviors of young children, particularly book handling and story reading. After seeking permission from the author, 14 storybooks from the Little Critter series of Mercer Mayer were translated to Filipino, expert validated, and used in the study. The participants were exposed to 12 one-on-one directed reading lessons, six of which used books in print format while the remaining six used e-books. Results indicated that using e-books in directed reading lessons increased the number of book handling behaviors that children manifested when presented with print books. Story reading behaviors the children manifested increased during the e-book intervention sessions but not after the intervention. Based on the results, it was recommended that young children be allowed to explore and enjoy the benefits of having such technology in learning and developing reading skills in school and at home. They should be allowed to use it with guidance and with limits for educational purposes.

Keywords: book orientation behaviors, directed reading lessons, e-books, young children

Author Biography

Jonalou S. Danao, University of the Philippines Integrated School

Jonalou S. Danao is an Assistant Professor at the K-2 Department of UP Integrated School. She finished her Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor in Elementary Education Major in Teaching in the Early Grades K-2, at the University of the Philippines where she also finished her Master of Arts in Education major in Reading Education. Her research interests include the use of technology inside the classroom, inclusive education, and gender awareness of young children. She hopes to make a difference in the world of education, one child at a time.

Published

2018-07-27

Issue

Vol 9 (2018)

Section

Articles