A Study on Reading Behavior of Popular Scientific Books for Junior High School Students

• Main Author: 歐美伶
• Other Authors: 陳昭珍
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2011
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/95211024244238967994

碩士 === 國立臺灣師範大學 === 圖書資訊學研究所 === 99 === This research analyzes the specific reading behavior of junior high school students towards popular scientific books. The subjects are Taipei Wan-Hua Junior high school grade 7~9 students. By understanding the reading behavior of students, reading interests on popular scientific books can be improved. The behavior is analyzed in this report utilizing the following three methods. First, library circulation of book records is used to understand the reading preference of popular scientific books by students depending on subjects and types. Second, student survey on reading experience and family background is conducted to explain student’s attitude towards popular scientific books. Lastly, one-on-one interview is performed to further understand the specific details of a student’s difficulties in reading popular scientific books. Based upon the three investigation methods, the following statements are made: 1) student’s reading often started young, but is halted in junior school due to elevated school pressure. 2) The main source of scientific knowledge comes from television and school teachers. 3) School library is the main source of obtaining scientific books. 4) Reading on popular scientific books are low when compares to other book categories. 5) Student attitudes toward popular scientific books are mostly positive. 6) Major reading obstructions are scientific vocabularies and no real-life experiences. 7) Sex, school grade, and personal attitude will contribute to student’s reading behavior. 8) Family background and school’s teaching environment will also affect student’s reading behavior. 9) Different school grade will have different preferences towards the subjects and types of popular scientific books.