本研究旨在探討「批判識讀法」(Critical Literacy Approach)適用於大學閱讀課程中的可行性，並進一步探究此閱讀法對於學生內在閱讀動機(intrinsic reading motivation)之影響以及學生對此一互動學習上課方式的接受度。實驗結果發現，批判識讀法於閱讀課程中的應用不僅在課堂上提供思考性活動，並營造出情境式學習進而提高學生課堂參與度。研究結果指出，批辦識讀法對閱讀動機有正面影響，而男性受測者對此一教學方式接受度比女性來的高。此外，老師於課堂中對討論的從旁協助也扮演重要的角色，引導學生運用生活經驗對文章內容進行分享與分析。根據課堂實際觀察以及研究結果，建議老師應用此ㄧ閱讀教學法時應慎選適當之閱讀材料，並搭配介紹不同的閱讀策略(reading strategies)幫助學生對文章的理解與討論。

The study seeks to explore the feasibility of using Critical Literacy Approach (CLA) with university students learning English as a foreign language (EFL) in Taiwan.  The author investigated the effect of CLA integrated into the reading curriculum, studied the acceptance for CLA, and explored the change of reading motivation and reaction of students toward implicating CLA in classroom practice.  Findings indicate that CLA not only provides more critical- thinking tasks, but also enhances contextualized learning that motivates learners to participate in class.  For example, learners’ intrinsic reading motivation is gradually improved by exposure to CLA reading. The findings also show that male readers’ motivation is higher than that of females, which is inconsistent with previous research.  Most importantly, teachers’ guidance is the fundamental to facilitate the discussion or the reading.  Teachers assist students with the meaning of the text and help them bring in life experiences to the discussion.  Implications of the study suggest an approach to the selecting criteria for reading material, and to discuss the incorporation of reading strategies, task design and assessment in the classroom.

1. Introduction ………………………………………………………1
   1.1 Statement of the Problem …………………………………3
   1.2 Purpose of the Study ………………………………………5
   1.3 Research Questions …………………………………………6
   1.4 Definition of Terms …………………………………………6

  2. Review of the Literature ……………………………………8
     2.1Reading motivation …………………………………………8
        2.1.1 Intrinsic Reading Motivations …………………11
        2.1.2 Gender Differences ………………………………12
     2.2    Critical Literacy Approach ………………………13
    
  3. Methodology ……………………………………………………20
    3.1 Site and Participants ……………………………………20
    3.2 Data Collection and Analysis Methods ………………21
        3.2.1 Measure ………………………………………………21
        3.2.2 Procedure ……………………………………………26
        3.2.3 Data Analysis ………………………………………30

  4. Findings & Discussions ………………………………………32
    4.1 The Effectiveness of CLA on 
        Students’Reading Motivation……………………………32
    4.2 Classroom Observation ……………………………………39
    4.3 Exploratory Analysis for Gender Difference………43
            
 5.Conclusion …………………………………………………………53

 6. Implication for L2 Pedagogy …………………………………58
    6.1 Input …………………………………………………………59
    6.2 Interaction …………………………………………………59

 7. Suggestion for Future Research ……………………………61

 8. List of References………………………………………………63

 9. List of Tables 
    Table 1.A comparison between CLA and 
            traditional readings…………………………………16
    Table 2.A brief outline of Critical Literacy Approach 
            in classroom practice ………………………………24

    Table 3.SD and Mean of students’intrinsic reading  
            motivation  in pre- and post-test ………………33
    Table 4.Means and Standard Deviations of CLA …………36
    Table 5.Gender Differences of Students Reading   
            Motivations and CLA …………………………………43

 10. List of Figures
     Figure 1.Reading Preference in Classroom Practice …40
     Figure 2.Pre-test: Intrinsic Reading Motivation & 
              Reaction to CLA ……………………………………46
     Figure 3.Post-test: Intrinsic Reading Motivation & 
              Reaction to CLA ……………………………………48
     Figure 4.Pre- and Post- test: 
             Intrinsic Reading   Motivation and reaction to 
             CLA of Male Participants …………………………50
     Figure 5.Pre- and Post- test: 
             Intrinsic Reading Motivation and reaction to
             CLA of Female Participants ………………………51

  11. Appendices 
      11.1 Appendix A:
           Motivation Questionnaire Original Version ……67
      11.2 Appendix B: 
           Motivation Questionnaire Translated Version …71
      11.3 Appendix C: 
           Intrinsic Reading Motivational & CLA Items ……75
      11.4 Appendix D: 8 Selected Reading Articles ………76

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