A Study of Meaning Construction by Children in Reading Picture Storybooks

• Main Authors: Ying-chieh Ho, 何應傑
• Other Authors: 沈添鉦
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2003
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/41787034132522271840

碩士 === 國立嘉義大學 === 國民教育研究所 === 91 === The purpose of this study was to describe nine upper grade students’ interpretations of the theme, character, plot and pictures in reading four picture storybooks, as well as their meaning construction processes. Qualitative methods such as participant observation, interview, and content analysis were used. Analyses of data showed that children were able to mobilize prior knowledge and experiences to interpret the meanings embedded in the texts and pictures in rich and diverse ways. Some factors affecting the students’ meaning construction were also identified. These included gender stereotype, teacher framing, peer influence, and personal background. Finally, the researcher presents some suggestions for interested teachers and researchers.