Developing EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension and Reading Engagement: Effects of a Proposed Instructional Strategy

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Safaa M. Abdelhalim
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Reading Engagement ◽  
Habits Of Mind ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Reading Practice ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Reading Comprehension Skills

This study investigates the effectiveness of a proposed instructional strategy based on habits of mind and shared inquiry in developing reading comprehension and reading engagement among EFL learners at a KSA university. Integral to the study was the use of two main instruments: reading comprehension test and reading engagement survey. The experimental group received reading strategy and reading engagement training activities in addition to general reading practice, while the control group focused only on developing general reading comprehension skills. The data, coded in terms of a range of measures of literal, inferential, and critical reading skills as well as reading engagement, were subjected to t-tests. The results indicate that after the intervention, although some reading comprehension gains were achieved by the CG, the EG achieved higher levels in reading comprehension skills and engagement. Thus, findings revealed support for the proposed strategy. The findings have significant implications for EFL pedagogy, highlighting the effective impact of strategy based instruction on development of reading comprehension.

The Effect of Using PORPE Strategy on Improving Iraqi EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension Skills

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (32) ◽  
pp. 743-774
Author(s):  
Qassim Hammadi Dawood
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Experimental Instruction ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Efl College Students ◽  
Reading Comprehension Skills ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Experimental Group

         The present study aims at finding out the effect of using PORPE Strategy on improving EFL college students’ reading comprehension skills. To attain the aim of the study, an experiment has been conducted on a sample of (60) EFL students at the Department of English, College of Education, University of Wasit during the academic year 2016-2017. The sample has been distributed into two groups with (30) students in each, a control group taught according to the conventional techniques and an experimental one taught by using the proposed strategy. The two groups have been equalized according to age, levels of parents' education and pre –test scores.           At the end of the experimental instruction period, an achievement test has been administered to both groups. The findings of this test reveal that the results of the experimental group are significantly superior to the results of the control group.           Pedagogical recommendations and suggestions for further research are presented in the light of the results at the end of the study.

scholarly journals Penerapan Strategi Pembelajaran Preview Question Read Reflect Recite Review Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Membaca Pemahaman Teks Eksplanasi

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Susi Alawiyah
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Increase ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
Reading Comprehension Skills ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract:  This study aims to determine the effect of implementing the PQ4R learning strategy on reading comprehension skills of explanatory text. This research was conducted at SMK N 5 Tangerang Regency. The population in this study were all students of SMK N 5 Tangerang Regency. The sample of this study were students of grade 12 TBSM 1 and grade 12 TBSM 2. The approach used in this study was a quantitative approach. This research design uses a control group pretest-posttest design so it requires a control group and an experimental group. The results of this study indicate that the average increase in the application of the PQ4R learning strategy is 25.71 while the average increase in the conventional learning strategy is 15.87. This means that the application of the PQ4R strategy can improve students' reading comprehension skills of explanatory text more effectively when compared to conventional learning strategies at SMK N 5 Tangerang Regency.Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan strategi pembelajaran PQ4R terhadap keterampilan membaca pemahaman teks ekplanasi. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMKN 5 Kabupaten Tangerang. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh Siswa SMKN 5 Kabupaten Tangerang. Sampel penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas 12 TBSM 1 dan kelas 12 TBSM 2. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan desain control group pretest-postest design sehingga memerlukan kelompok kontrol dan kelompok eksperimen. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kenaikan rata-rata penerapan strategi pembelajaran PQ4R adalah 25.71 sedangkan kenaikan rata-rata strategi pembelajaran konvensional sebesar 15.87. Artinya penerapan strategi PQ4R dapat meningkatkan keterampilan membaca pemahaman teks eksplanasi peserta didik lebih efektif jika dibandingkan dengan strategi pembelajaran konvensional di SMK N 5 Kabupaten Tangerang.

scholarly journals The effect of a strategy based on multiple intelligences in developing reading comprehension skills in Arabic language for ninth grade students: أثر استراتيجية قائمة على الذكاءات المتعددة في تنمية مهارات الاستيعاب القرائي في مبحث اللغة العربية لدى طلاب الصّف التّاسع الأساسي

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (45) ◽  
pp. 28-15
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mahmud Hwaishil ALzeidaneen Mohammad Mahmud Hwaishil ALzeidaneen
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Multiple Intelligences ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Ninth Grade ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Ninth Grade Students ◽  
Reading Comprehension Skills ◽  
Experimental Group

The study aimed to investigate the effect of a strategy based on multiple intelligences in developing reading comprehension skills in Arabic language for ninth grade students compared to the usual method. The sample of the study, which was chosen randomly, consisted of (75) students divided into two groups, an experimental group totaling (38) students, and a control group totaling (37) students from the ninth grade students from Abdullah II School for Excellence in the Directorate of Education in Aqaba Governorate for the academic year 2020/ 2021. To achieve the goal of the study, the researcher designed the study tools, which are: a list of reading comprehension skills, the educational program, and a test of reading comprehension skills. The results showed a statistically significant difference at the level (α = 0.05) between the two groups in favor of the experimental group that was studied using the multiple intelligences strategy. The study recommended employing a strategy based on multiple intelligences in teaching reading to primary school students.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Strategi Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) Berbantuan Media Flip Chart Terhadap Keterampilan Membaca Pemahaman

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Putu Novika Adi Karakaita Putri ◽  
Ni Wayan Arini ◽  
Md. Sumantri
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Flip Chart ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Directed Reading ◽  
Reading Comprehension Skills ◽  
Academic Year

This study aimed to determine the significant effect of reading comprehension skills between groups of students who are taught by using learning strategies of Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) with flip chart and group of students who are not learned by using learning strategy of Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) with flip charts on on fifth graders of Tejakula district primary schools  cluster IV academic year 2017/2018. This research is quasi experiment, with non-equivalent research design post-test only control group design. The sample of the study was 41 students, consisting of  21 students of grade V SD N 3 Bondalem as experimental group and 20 students of grade V SD N 4 Bondalem as the control group. Sample selection using random sampling technique. Skill reading comprehension data is collected with multiple choice test instruments. Data analysis used descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis (t-test). The results showed that thitung> ttable (tcv = 16,559 > tobs = 2,042). Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference of reading comprehension skills of students who are taught by using learning strategy of Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) with  flip chart and students who are not learned by using learning strategy of Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) chart on on fifth graders of Tejakula district primary schools  cluster IV academic year 2017/2018.

scholarly journals The Effect of KWL and SQ3R Strategies on Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Among Eighth Graders in Gaza

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Eighth Graders ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Reading Comprehension Skills ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Total Average

The current study aimed at investigating the effect of KWL and SQ3R strategies on Palestinian eighth graders' reading comprehension skills. To achieve the study goals, the researcher adopted the experimental approach on a sample of (119) female students from Al-Kuwait Secondary School at Rafah governorate for the academic year 2019-2020. The participants were divided into three equivalent groups. The researcher used a pre and post reading comprehension test to achieve the aims of the study. Results revealed there are statistically significant differences at (α ≤ 0.01) in the total average score of the post-test between the first experimental group and the control group in favor of the first experimental group that learns by KWL strategy. Additionally, the study results showed that there are statistically significant differences at (α ≤ 0.01) in the total average score of the post-test between the second experimental group and the control group in favor of the second experimental group that learns by SQ3R strategy. Also, the study results revealed that there are statistically significant differences at (α ≤ 0.01) in the total average score of the post-test between the first and second experimental groups in favor of the first experimental group. In the light of these results, the researcher introduced some recommendations such as designing some training courses for teachers to encourage them to use these strategies.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Differentiated Teaching Strategy in Developing Reading Comprehension Skills of Fourth Grade Students in the United Arab Emirates

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-27
Author(s):  
Nisreen A. Ma’youf ◽  
Ibtehal M. Aburezeq
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Fourth Grade Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Reading Comprehension Skills ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Differentiated Teaching

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the differentiated teaching strategy in developing reading comprehension skills of fourth grade students in the United Arab Emirates. The study sample consisted of (49) male and female students, who were randomly distributed into an experimental group (23 students), and a control group (26 students). The experimental group was taught using the Differentiated Teaching strategy, and the control group was taught using the traditional method. To conduct the study and answer its questions, the researchers used the quasi-experimental approach and constructed a reading comprehension test. After the completion of the study, the post-test of reading comprehension skills was implemented; scores of the two groups were obtained; and the data were analyzed using the appropriate statistical methods. The results revealed that there were statistically significant differences in the post-test at the four levels (literal, deductive, critical, and creative) and reading skills in general between the scores of the two study groups in favor of the experimental group. This indicates that the Differentiated Teaching strategy had a positive impact on developing students' reading comprehension skills. In light of the results, a number of recommendations were drafted and presented.

scholarly journals The More, the Better? Effects of Multiple Modalities on EFL Listening and Reading Comprehension

STEM Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-45
Author(s):  
Na-Young Kim
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Fairy Tales ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Modality Effects ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Reading Comprehension Skills

This study explores the effectiveness of multimedia modalities by comparing the effects of the use of different modality modes on EFL comprehension. The experiment was conducted during the 2020 academic year. The participants were 186 college EFL students who were selected from six intact classes at a university in Korea. They were divided into six groups at random and received the treatment depending on their experimental conditions: text-only (TO), audio-only (AO), text-picture (TP), audio-picture (AP), text-audio (TA), and text-audio-picture (TAP). For five weeks, all participants read, listened to, or both read and listened to the fairy tales with or without pictures in class. To test the modality effects, the TOEIC-based listening and reading pre- and post-tests were carried out. The whole data collected were analyzed with SPSS version 20 software. The study found that using different modalities in classes plays a beneficial role in increasing comprehension skills. TP, AP, and TA groups improved their listening skills while TO, TP, and TA groups increased their reading skills at a significance level of .05. Statistically significant group differences were also found based on experimental conditions in both listening and reading comprehension skills. Pedagogical implications and suggestions are discussed at the end.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF USING POSSE STRATEGY IN TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT COMPREHENSION READING SKILLS AMONGST SIXTH GRADERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-141
Author(s):  
Tareq Mohamad Alyatim ◽  
Wail Muin (Al-Haj sa'id) Ismail ◽  
Muhammad Azhar bin Zailani ◽  
Ala Muhammad Al Saadi
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Sixth Graders ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Sixth Grade Students ◽  
Reading Comprehension Skills ◽  
Positive Effect

Purpose of the study: This study aims to measure the effectiveness of using P.O.S.S.E strategy in the development of teaching to improve reading comprehension skills for sixth-grade students. Methodology: The procedure used is an experimental method based on Stratified Sampling which consists of 43 students divided into two groups – a control group of 21 students and an experimental group of 22 students- and a lesson plan was designed as a tool. Main Findings: The outcomes of the study indicated that the POSSE strategy has a positive effect on the development of reading comprehension skills over its five levels among the representative sample of sixth graders. Applications of this study: It is an essential reference in the development of teaching and training teachers to adapt to the P.O.S.S.E strategy for teachers, student educators. Novelty/Originality of this study: The result of this study is consistent with previous studies, which investigated the efficacy of POSSE strategy on the development of reading comprehension skills.

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