研究者從學校的角度出發,整理影響兒童自發性課外閱讀行為之有效途徑的相關文獻,並藉由89年9月至90年1月在新竹縣一平地偏遠國小分校三、四、五、六年級臨床教學的機會,結合「教師」及「研究者」雙重角色,從事提昇兒童自發性課外閱讀行為及態度之行動研究。透過提供兒童在校接近課外讀物的機會、提供教師朗讀課外讀物給學生聽的機會、提供兒童在校獨立閱讀自由選擇之課外讀物的機會、和提供兒童在校分享與討論所閱讀之課外讀物的機會,研究者檢視學術研究發現在教育實務中實踐的可行性;並藉著研究過程中,研究者本身的研究札記、全程錄影分析、與研究者和教學觀察者的課後對話,來不斷反思及修正教學;最後則針對學生在課外閱讀時間與課外閱讀態度上的轉變,對照上課反應提供洞見。
The purpose of this action research is to enhance elementary students' voluntary reading behavior and attitude by approaches supported in the empirical studies. By providing access to books in schools, teachers' read-aloud section, independent reading on one's own choosing, as well as sharing on books read to the students, the researcher as instructor, designed a children's literature instruction program and explored the possibility of applying research findings to the education reality. Based on the research diary, class videotape, conversations recorded between the researcher and the classroom observer, and data collected on students' voluntary reading time and voluntary reading attitude, the researcher provides reflection and insight.