Structured, Choice-Driven Independent Reading: Improving Engagement Among Reluctant Readers in Secondary English Classrooms
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Structured, Choice-Driven Independent Reading: Improving Engagement Among Reluctant Readers in Secondary English Classrooms

Abstract: Student disengagement from reading in secondary English language arts classrooms remains a persistent concern, particularly as adolescents report declining motivation and negative attitudes toward reading. This study is grounded in an interest in how instructional practices can better support reluctant readers within structured, school-based literacy environments. This paper argues that structured, choice-driven independent reading…

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Universal Design for Learning in Vietnam’s Primary ELL Classrooms: Balancing Introverted and Extroverted Voices

Abstract In the context of 21st-century globalization and Vietnam’s 2025 education reforms, in which teaching is shifting from a teacher-centered to a student-centered approach, the need to ensure that all learners are heard and supported has become increasingly urgent. This thematic literature review synthesizes findings from 16 empirical studies and 12 conceptual papers to examine…