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Inspiring Young Readers
Summary and Key Messages
What is reading motivation?
Reading motivation refers to the desire to read even when not required to do so. Reading motivation involves seeking out opportunities to read for curiosity, knowledge, and involvement. Reading researchers recognize that in order to create lifelong readers, endowing children with proficient reading skills are not enough. Children also need to have internalized motivation.
Reading motivation is engendered by schools, teachers, and family support. When schools place emphasis on testing, grades, and skill proficiency, reading motivation can be negatively impacted. Conversely, when schools strive to create a classroom culture in which students are free to choose books to read independently, are coached in reading skills, and are encouraged to read for higher-level understanding, motivation goes up.
In addition, specific teacher characteristics are linked with reading motivation. For example, teachers who motivate their students to read are themselves good reading role models. They also provide their students with opportunities to collaborate and discuss books with their peers.
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