Exploring Effective Strategies to Enhance Students’ Reading Habits of Dechencholing Higher Secondary School

Exploring Effective Strategies to Enhance Students’ Reading Habits of Dechencholing Higher Secondary School

Tshering Wangchuk* teewang18@gmail.com Dechencholing HSS, MoESD (Bhutan)
Dorji dorjideling@gmail.com Dechencholing HSS, MoESD (Bhutan)
Summary: 
The study aimed to explore effective strategies to enhance students’ reading habits at Dechencholing Higher Secondary School. Quantitative data were collected from 54 participants, while qualitative data were gathered from 12 interviewees, including students from Classes X A and E. Descriptive statistical analysis was used for the quantitative data, while the qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Following the baseline data analysis, two intervention strategies were implemented: Our Time To Enjoy Reading (OTTER) and Self-Indulgence. These strategies were applied to both classes over nine weeks. The findings indicate that these strategies significantly strengthened and elevated the students’ reading habits. Furthermore, the study revealed that students could spend more than one hour reading with proper interventions. However, the study recommends allocating specific time during class hours and formulating a strong policy to promote reading before students can consistently develop the habit.
Keywords: 
strategies
Reading habits
interventions
self-indulgence
social media.
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