Understanding The Impact of LGBTQIA+ Young Adult Novels in a High School English Language Arts and Reading Classroom
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
Department
Curriculum and Instruction
Date of Award
1-10-2024
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to gauge the effects of offering LGBTQIA+ novels to students in an English Language Arts and Reading high school setting. Most novel options for students come from old books available in the school’s book closet consisting of antiquated stories offering little in the way of diversity. Students are more likely to be engaged in their reading if they can see themselves in what they are reading. By reading about someone different from them, students can feel a sense of empathy toward others. This case study incorporated a poetic analysis of 13 postgraduate high school students from various North Texas high schools. Students were to choose one of the LGBTQIA+ novels from a list, read the selected novel, and answer questions about their reading experience. Offering diverse books was a way to test these assertions and see if students felt empathy toward others after reading about their experiences. Another study goal was to check if students were more likely to be engaged in reading and receive a sense of intrinsic otivation after reading these books.
Advisor
Juan Araujo
Subject Categories
Education
Recommended Citation
Goen, Erik D., "Understanding The Impact of LGBTQIA+ Young Adult Novels in a High School English Language Arts and Reading Classroom" (2024). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 1131.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/etd/1131
