Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-20-2023

Publication Source

The Reading Teacher

Abstract

Canines can provide emotional support, create a nonjudgmental environment, facilitate positive social interactions, and shape student behavior. This study investigated the impact of a canine-assisted reading program on four second-grade students' reading fluency and attitudes toward reading. Oral reading fluency (ORF) was measured using ORF probes, and students' attitudes toward reading were measured with the Elementary Reading Attitude Survey. Although ORF skills did not improve significantly following the program, students' attitudes toward reading did. Implications regarding innovative strategies for reading fluency programs, including canine-assisted methods, are discussed, with emphasis on the importance of maintaining reading enjoyment among readers needing extra practice.

ISBN/ISSN

1936-2714

Document Version

Published Version

Comments

The document available for download is the published version, which is open-access. Permission documentation is on file. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/trtr.2192

Publisher

Wiley Periodicals on behalf of the International Literacy Association

Peer Reviewed

yes

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