An Exploration of Textbook Reading Behaviors

Using data from student surveys, the authors investigated reading behaviors and attitudes regarding the perceived usefulness of an assigned text and supplemental materials. The findings suggest that even when students are satisfied with the text, they are not likely to read the text as often as sugg...

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Published in:Journal of education for business 2013-01, Vol.88 (6), p.325-331
Main Authors: Juban, Rusty L., Lopez, Tará Burnthorne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business Administration Education
Business education
College Students
education
Educational Methods
Educational Technology
Information Utilization
Internet
Pedagogy
reading
Reading Habits
Satisfaction
Student Attitudes
Student Behavior
students
teaching
Textbook Content
Textbook Research
Textbooks
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Summary:Using data from student surveys, the authors investigated reading behaviors and attitudes regarding the perceived usefulness of an assigned text and supplemental materials. The findings suggest that even when students are satisfied with the text, they are not likely to read the text as often as suggested, nor are they likely to use the supplemental materials (i.e., break out boxes, cases, and exercises) made available to them. Students do, however, demonstrate a preference toward PowerPoint slides over textbooks for class information. The authors propose several explanations for these behaviors, including the proliferation of information technology and new teaching pedagogies.
ISSN:0883-2323
1940-3356
DOI:10.1080/08832323.2012.721023