Pupils’ Attitude Towards Reading in the Second Cycle of the Primary Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Abstract

The investigation aims at identifying pupils’ attitude towards reading in the second cycle of the primary education in the Kingdom of Bahrain with regard to: sex, classroom grade and learning disabilities. A twenty –items scale was especially designed for the sought purpose. The subjects of the investigation were (387) male and female pupils selected from seven schools of the geographical areas in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Such schools are applying special education programmers for both eminent pupils and pupils of learning disabilities. The analysis of the outcomes of the investigation showed positive attitudes towards reading in general. However, it indicated differences in the attitude towards reading in connection with sex and classroom grade conditions. On the other hand, no differences in the attitude was found with regard to learning disabilities In addition to the outcomes of the investigation, a number of recommendations was made.