Solution-Based Orientation as an Element in Selecting Videos on Social Issues (Poster 8)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Eight
  In Poster Session: Literacy Poster Session Three

Abstract

This study contributes to the literature on text selection as it illuminates students’ interests in videos that discuss social issues. It explored 50 students’ self-selected videos in a first-year composition and classified them as either problem- or solution-oriented to examine the students’ interests. The findings revealed that the students’ selections were equally divided between problem- and solution-oriented videos. Nevertheless, a gradual increase in the selection of solution-oriented videos was observed over time. A significant implication of this study is that it can help teachers expand their understanding of interesting and meaningful texts and make more engaging and effective instructional decisions.

Author

• Zawan Al Bulushi, University of Arizona
  Presenting Author