The Relationship between Reading Comprehension and Interest in Post-Secondary Study and the Assignment Method and Content of Readings Regarding Careers
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine whether reading articles about careers of
interest versus general careers would be related to secondary students’ reading
comprehension or affect their interest in pursuing post-secondary education. Interests
were assessed via Secondary Interest Survey (PSIS), which was administered before
and after students read 10 assigned articles about careers. A comprehension assessment
was administered after each reading to determine whether students understood what
they read and whether the article influenced their career interests or feelings about postsecondary
education. No significant differences were found between the comprehension or interests of
the groups, which read about their own career interests or about random careers,
but each group made gains in comprehension scores and interest in attending
college or some other post- secondary institution after completing the readings and
survey.