A Mobile Blended Reading Circle Model to Improve Primary School Student English Reading Ability and Attitude

Abstract

This research investigated a mobile blended reading circle model to improve primary school students' English reading ability and attitude. The study focused on the objectives of exploring the opinions of teachers and students on English reading teaching to develop a model for primary school students to enhance their English reading ability and attitude. A mixed-methods approach using both qualitative and quantitative methodology was adopted. Semi-structured interview schedules were used to collect qualitative data from 4 sixth-grade primary school teachers, while a student opinion questionnaire was designed to investigate 108 sixth-grade primary school students drawn from the population of 149 sixth-grade primary students about English reading teaching. The qualitative data was analyzed through narratives, while the quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive analysis. The study showed that the MBRC Model is a promising new teaching model. They affirmed its feasibility in primary schools' English reading teaching.