Enhancing Students’ Reading Habits Through an Open-Air Reading Nook: An Action Research at Motithang Higher Secondary School , Bhutan

Tashi Dawa; Tshering Zam

doi:10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i4.8971

Enhancing Students’ Reading Habits Through an Open-Air Reading Nook: An Action Research at Motithang Higher Secondary School , Bhutan

Author(s)	Mr. Tashi Dawa, Tshering Zam
Country	Bhutan
Abstract	This action research study explores the potential of an Open-Air Reading Nook at Motithang Higher Secondary School, Bhutan, to improve students' reading for pleasure habits. With a decline in adolescent reading due to digital distractions and the perception of reading as purely academic, the study investigates whether a nature-infused reading environment can encourage voluntary reading. Grounded in Attention Restoration Theory, the Open-Air Reading Nook was designed to leverage natural surroundings, creating a relaxed, student-friendly atmosphere to shift reading from a task to a pleasurable experience. The quantitative action research methodology involved both structured and unstructured reading activities with the students of X, XI and XII standards. Data were gathered through questionaries, reading logs and academic performance records to measure changes in reading frequency and attitudes. Preliminary findings indicate that the open-air setting improved students' willingness to read, especially among reluctant readers, and contributed to a more vibrant reading culture in line with Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness vision. This study offers a low-cost, sustainable model for promoting literacy and provides insights for other schools aiming to cultivate a love for reading.
Keywords	Open-Air; Engagement; Outdoor; Relaxation; Literacy; Sustainability; Replicable.
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 4, October-December 2025
Published On	2025-10-23
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i4.8971
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g97s6g

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