Grace Enriquez
“But They Won't Let you Read!”: A Case Study of an Urban Middle School Male's Response to School Reading
Lesley University
qualitative case study presents perceptions derrick black urban adolescent male enjoys reading believes inconsistent school discourses hinder success enjoyment reader findings show derricks purposeful work reading limited misunderstood among factors pervasive effect testdriven reform argue critique formal reading instruction reveals even progressive approaches education immune discursive power accountability standardization movement resultantly active avid reading engagement black adolescent male ultimately neglected inhibited dismissed