Melissa Smith
School of Education and the Arts
Education
Professor Alison Elliot, Doctor Bree Kitt
Doctor of Education
0009-0007-6491-0862
melissa.k.smith@cqumail.com
https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?hl=en&user=LHfJd9gAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&authuser=2&gmla=AOv-ny-06vGgIuGp-LfrP_zsLQorjdZMpLSBzLzZfdTanevpuKLGJ26g01BT8GAd9hMOMZ2yutrm6Mz0nB7Uyauh
Research Details
Thesis Name
Furry Friends and Fluent Readers: A Qualitative Study on Children’s, Teachers', and Volunteers' Experiences of ‘Reading to Dogs’ Literacy ProgramsThesis Abstract
Reading-to-dog programs in Australia boost struggling readers’ fluency, motivation, and engagement. This qualitative study explores how structural, delivery, and personal factors shape outcomes.
Why My Research is Important/Impacts
By capturing participant perspectives, this research refines dog-assisted literacy programs, enabling tailored delivery that fosters engagement, confidence and sustainable reading improvement for all.
