Sinehills+Primary+School

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**1. What is the main research question which your project will focus on in 2011-2012?**
Proposed Question : **Does the implementation of hand held devices encourage children to read for enjoyment?**

Sub Questions: Will there be an effect on the children's reading comprehension skills? Will this help to engage both pupils and parents in the learning process? Will genders be impacted differently by the incorporation of hand held devices? (Mum/Dad, Girl/Boy)

2. Why have you selected this particular focus for your hand held learning project?
Currently, we are finding that children's enjoyment in reading is decreasing. Presently the school asks the children to read and make a comment five nights each week. Questions have been asked as to whether this activity is actually having any positive effect on the children's reading comprehension skills. Some members of staff feel that it is the written comment that makes reading a chore for children. However, it is generally felt that some sort of recording tool is required to monitor the frequency of the children's reading ,and to check that the children are having a varied reading experience.