Using Nudges to Boost Big Reading

Authors

  • Douglas Forster a:1:{s:5:"en_US";s:24:"Japan Women's University";}
  • Joseph Poulshock

Keywords:

nudge theory, choice architecture, extensive reading

Abstract

Nudges encourage behaviors without mandating them. Using nudge theory, teachers can create a "choice architecture" to encourage students to read more and more honestly. This paper compares nudges versus mandates in extensive reading. We give numerous examples of ER nudges and suggest ways to research nudge theory to promote extensive reading.

Poster for the fifth world congress on extensive reading

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Published

2020-06-28

Issue

Vol. 5 (2020): Extensive Reading World Congress Proceedings

Section

Extensive Reading World Congress Proceedings

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