The Reading Preferences of College Education Students of St. Mary's College, Quezon City

Abstract

The primary purpose of this study was to give an in-depth analysis of the Reading Preferences of the Education Students of St. Mary's College, Quezon City, in the Academic Year 2012-2013. Quantitative research design was utilised. The survey questionnaire was used as the main data gathering instrument. Random sampling technique was used. The 40 student-respondents in this study were the First year to fourth year College Education students. The respondents, both foreign and Filipinos were selected using the random sampling procedure. Based on the data gathered, the Education students were aware of their reading preferences and the materials used to suit their needs and interest. The study revealed that the respondents' most preferred reading materials in school were the same reading materials they preferred at home. Specifically, these reading materials were educational textbooks, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Education Digest, Metro Magazine, and E-books. The results and recommendations of the study were geared towards the purpose of guiding the Education students to enhance their reading skills by reading varied reading materials.