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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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2012
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ973554 |
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Table of Contents:
- Bridging the Literacy Gap between Boys and Girls: An Opportunity for the National Year of Reading 2012 Henry, Katya Lagos, Anna Berndt, Frances Literacy Achievement Gap Gender Differences Reading Achievement Literature Reviews Change Strategies Reading Strategies Library Services Reading Habits Reading Attitudes Best Practices Reading Motivation Motivation Techniques Males Literacy achievement is one of the most reliable indicators of educational, social, and economic success. In 2012, the National Year of Reading, boys still make up the majority of students struggling with literacy skills. Boys' literacy is an issue that affects us all. This paper provides an overview of research related to boys and reading, and suggests a number of strategies for libraries to engage boys in reading.