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Promoting Reading Habits Via Online for Primary School Students

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  • Syazwani Azman

    (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

  • Nor Liza Ali

    (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Abstract

The increasing integration of online platforms in primary education presents opportunities to enhance reading habits among young learners. This study investigates the effectiveness of an online reading intervention in promoting reading habits among Malaysian Year 4 students, guided by Larry Ferlazzo’s motivational framework of autonomy, competence, relevance, and relatedness. A six-week program was implemented using interactive digital reading materials, structured tasks, and peer-sharing activities, with student progress monitored through reading logbooks and teacher observations. Quantitative analysis revealed significant improvements in students’ reading engagement, including an increase in the average number of books read and vocabulary acquisition. The findings suggest that autonomy in book selection, relevance of reading tasks, competence in progressively challenging texts, and relatedness through guided support collectively foster intrinsic motivation and sustained reading habits. This study highlights the potential of online platforms as effective tools to provide the access to storybooks for cultivating independent and meaningful reading practices among primary school students in Malaysia.

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  • Syazwani Azman & Nor Liza Ali, 2025. "Promoting Reading Habits Via Online for Primary School Students," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3s), pages 7719-7732, September.
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