Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to contribute an understanding of integrated
reading literacy interventions in business course phenomena via the review, analysis,
synthesis and detail of data. Method: The qualitative research method was utilized in
the study via the focus group tool to explore the phenomenon. The data were audio
recorded, transcribed, and coded to determine findings. Results: Findings of the study
seem to confer with previous research findings, in regards to defining characteristics.
Although, it emerged that participants often selected lower level integrated reading
literacy interventions that focused on phonemic awareness, in lieu of more complex
interventions for improving learners’ reading comprehension, in lieu of the fact the
participants were primarily practicing in high school settings. Learners in high school
settings are more likely to struggle with comprehension than phonemic awareness.
Further, participants indicated little agreement on the frequency for utilizing integrated
reading literacy comprehension strategies in high school business courses.