Smith, Lisa M.2016-05-122016-05-122009-07http://hdl.handle.net/11603/2845The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of using animal-assisted therapy on the self-efficacy and reading fluency of struggling readers. The measurement tool used was Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Learning Skills (DIBELS) and the Elementary Reading Attitude Survey. This study used a pre-test/post-test design to measure the data collected from both instruments. Achievement gains were shown to be slightly higher in reading fluency for the experimental group shown in the post-test and a slightly less positive attitude towards reading at the end of the study. Research in this area should continue as there is very little information available regarding the use of animal-assisted therapy as a reading intervention.24 p.en-USCollection may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. To obtain information or permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Goucher Special Collections & Archives at 410-337-6347 or email archives@goucher.edu.Education -- Research papers (Graduate)DIBELSReading to dogsReading interventionsDynamic assessment (Education)School children -- Books and readingFluency (Language learning) -- Study and teachingHuman-animal relationshipsPets -- Therapeutic useAnimals -- Therapeutic useText