Ronda Fritz, left, and Rae Ette Newman are both assistant professors in EOU’s College of Education.

Learn effective methods for motivating students to complete assigned readings

News contact: Laura Hancock | University Advancement | 541-962-3585

LA GRANDE, Ore. May 10, 2016 – Eastern Oregon University education faculty Rae Ette Newman, Ph.D., and Ronda Fritz, M.A., are sharing some effective methods for motivating students to complete assigned readings this Thursday.

Their colloquium presentation starts at 4 p.m. in Ackerman Hall, Room 210 at EOU and is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and the discussion will be streamed live.

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Newman and Fritz will present findings from a pilot study exploring the effectiveness of various strategies for encouraging students to read material, as in-class instruction often depends on completion of reading assignments.

Newman is the coordinator of the early childhood education program at EOU and Fritz specializes in elementary education and reading. Learn more about their areas of expertise and the courses they teach by visiting the College of Education website.

A list of related resources provided by Pierce Library is also available for more in-depth information on this topic. For details on the colloquium series call 541-962-3316.

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