scholarly journals Vocabulary profiles and reading comprehension in young bilingual children

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christie Fraser ◽  
Alexandra Gottardo ◽  
Esther Geva
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Word Reading ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Group Model ◽  
English Reading ◽  
English Reading Comprehension ◽  
L2 Vocabulary ◽  
L1 And L2

Strong vocabulary knowledge is important for success in reading comprehension for English language learners (ELLs). The interplay between first (L1) and second language (L2) vocabulary knowledge in L2 English reading comprehension was examined to determine whether ELLs, whose command of L1 and L2 vocabulary varied across languages, differed in English reading comprehension in grades 2 and 4. ELLs (n = 105) were assigned to a bilingual profile group based on their L1 and L2 vocabulary knowledge and in relation to the sample: L1 dominant (strong L1), L2 dominant (strong L2), high balanced (strong in both), or low balanced (compromised in both). Relationships among L1 and L2 (English) vocabulary, nonverbal cognitive ability, word reading, and reading comprehension in English were examined. Results indicated that reading comprehension was related to bilingual profile, and that a three group model better characterized the sample when compared to the four group model that was initially hypothesized. L1 vocabulary was not uniquely predictive of L2 (English) reading comprehension. L2 vocabulary aligned betterwith reading comprehension concurrently in grade 2, and longitudinally in grade 4. In support of a common underlying cognitive processes perspective, individual differences in learning vocabulary may be a proxy forgeneral language learning ability, which supports reading comprehension.

scholarly journals UPAYA PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS MELALUI PENERAPAN STRATEGI PEMAHAMAN BACAAN DIRECTED READING TINKING ACTIVITY (DRTA)

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Efi Padrita ◽  
Harun Sitompul ◽  
R Mursid
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Student Activity ◽  
English Reading ◽  
English Reading Comprehension ◽  
Directed Reading

Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui: (1) keaktifan siswa selama proses pembelajaran pemahaman bacaan bahasa inggris dengan menggunakan strategi pembelajaran DRTA (DRTA); (2 peningkatan kemampuan pemahaman bacaan bahasa inggris dengan menerapkan strategi pembelajaran DRTA. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: pembelajaran bahasa inggris diterapkan dengan strategi pembelajaran DRTA dan telah berhasil meningkatkan keaktifan siswa dalam belajar. Hal ini diketahui berdasarkan data observasi yang menunjukkan peningkatan keaktifan siswa selama siklus tindakan langsung. Pada siklus pertama terdapat 66,66 % siswa yang aktif selama proses pembelajaran berlangsung. Selanjutnya jumlah ini meningkat pada siklus kedua menjadi 91,66 % siswa yang aktif di kelas. Pembelajaran bahasa inggris dengan menerapkan strategi pemahaman bacaan DRTA dapat meningkatkan kemampuan memahami bacaan pada siswa. Berdasarkan pre test sebelum tindakan terdapat 36,11% siswa memiliki kemampuan memahami bacaan ≥ 70. Setelah dilaksanakan tindakan maka terjadi peningkatan yaitu pada siklus pertama terdapat 61,11 % siswa yang memperoleh nilai ≥ 70. Namun karena persentase tersebut belum memenuhi indikator keberhasilan tindakan maka dilakukan siklus kedua. Setelah siklus kedua dilaksanakan maka terjadi peningkatan kemampuan memahami bacaan siswa menjadi 86, 11% siswa yang memperoleh nilai ≥ 70. Kata Kunci: bahasa inggris, strategi pemahaman bacaan directed reading tinking activity  Abstract: The purpose of this study is to know: (1) the activeness of students during the learning process of English reading comprehension using DRTA learning strategies (DRTA); (2 improvement in English reading comprehension ability by applying DRTA learning strategies. The results of the study show that: English language learning is applied with DRTA learning strategies and has succeeded in increasing student activity in learning. This is known based on observation data which shows increased student activity during the action cycle Directly, in the first cycle there were 66.66% of students active during the learning process, then this number increased in the second cycle to 91.66% of students who were active in the class. Learning English by applying DRTA reading comprehension strategies could improve reading comprehension skills. Based on the pre-test before the action there were 36.11% of students had a reading ability of ≥70. After the action was taken, an increase occurred in the first cycle, there were 61.11% of students who got a score of ≥70. However, because the percentage was not meet the indicators of success of the action then the second cycle is carried out. After the second cycle was carried out, there was an increase in the ability to understand student reading to 86, 11% of students who received a value of ≥ 70. Keywords: english, reading comprehension strategy directed reading tinking activity

scholarly journals Influence of Road Traffic Noise on English Reading Comprehension of Chinese College Students Majoring in English

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (14) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Wei Ding
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Road Traffic Noise ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
The Road ◽  
English Reading ◽  
English Reading Comprehension

Noise has a negative impact on language learning. But first and second lan-guages are affected differently by noise. To clarify the effects of road traffic noise on second language learning, this study explores deep into how road traffic noise, the main noise on university campuses, affects the English reading comprehension of Chinese college students majoring in English. The subjects were asked to finish English reading comprehension tests of three difficulty levels (easy, medium and hard) under road traffic noises of three sound pressure levels (SPLs), namely, 30 dBA, 50 dBA and 70 dBA. The score, time consumption and number of interruptions of each subject were recorded, and subjected to one-way analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA). In addition, the subjects were asked to evaluate the impacts of road traffic noises on their comprehension. The results show that: the scores of English reading comprehension gradually decreased with the growing of the SPL of road traffic noise, but the decrease is only significant for easy questions; the time consumption of reading comprehension was not greatly affected by the SPL of road traffic noise; the subjects were interrupted more frequently by road traffic noises of 50 dBA and 70 dBA than road traffic noise of 30 dBA, but the difference is only significant for hard test; according to the self-evaluation of the English majors, interruption is the main problem brought by road traffic noise, which is replaced by distraction at the SPL of 70 dBA. Overall, the road traffic noise can disturb the English reading comprehension of Chinese college students majoring in English, and the disturbance is relat-ed to the difficulty of the text. The higher the SPL of the road traffic noise, the readers are more anxious and more frequently disturbed in reading, and the lower the score of English comprehension. In addition, attention should be paid to the disturbance of 30 dBA road traffic noise on second language learners.

scholarly journals Addressing english reading comprehension difficulties by Somali origin pupils in England primary schools: Using parents as resources

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-64
Author(s):  
Shamsudin Abikar
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Text Input ◽  
English Reading ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Cultural Experiences ◽  
Teacher Students ◽  
English Reading Comprehension ◽  
Reading Activities

The question of whether classroom reading activities in primary schools in England can be solely relied on to be sufficient for English as additional language (EAL) pupils to comprehend English text was the focus of the paper. Two case studies where Somali origin EAL pupils involved in learning English reading comprehension were utilized as a springboard to develop my argument that parents are an intrinsic part of developing pupils’ English comprehension as they may constitute financially less expensive and rich resources in terms of cultural experiences. Furthermore, England’s education policy regarding EAL pupils, reading for comprehension, and factors that influence it: vocabulary knowledge, teacher -students ratio in England school and parental involvement in schools were explored to provide an answer for the question of whether only reading for comprehension activities in the classroom is enough to promote the understanding of EAL Somali origin. It was argued that only those activities are not sufficient, and there is a need for the use of parents as resources to enrich the text input, which potentially increases the comprehension skills of Somali origin EAL pupils.

scholarly journals The Influence of Theme-Based Language Teaching toward Indonesian Students’ Reading Comprehension

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-177
Author(s):  
Ari Safar Wadi ◽  
Hizbul Wathoni ◽  
Ab. Aziz Bin Sulaiman
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
Proficiency Tests ◽  
English Reading ◽  
English Reading Comprehension ◽  
Analyze Data

Reading is one of the essential skills in English language learning. In the Indonesian context, reading has been one of the essential subjects to be taught among schools and universities since English is one of the compulsory requirements for graduation. Theme-based Language Teaching (TBLT) is a prominent approach used by the teacher and the students to understand the reading. This study aimed at examining the influence of TBLT on the students' reading comprehension. This research used quantitative research with an experimental study. The study selected participants from Madrasah Aliyah (MA) NW Narmada, Indonesia. The study recruited 20 students taken from the second grade of MA NW Narmada. Pre- and post-proficiency tests were used to assemble data of the study. To analyze data, this study employed a T-test to determine the significant result. The result indicated that the pretest score achieved 71.12 and the posttest value reached 89.05. It performed that different values occur on the students' reading comprehension after the TBLT implementation. The significant value (p) also indicated that the output reaches 0.00 < 0.05, which represented the result is under the significant level (0.05). It means that there is a significant influence of the TBLT method on the students' reading comprehension. In other words, TBLT method contributes positive in+uence on the students' English reading comprehension.

scholarly journals English and Spanish Predictors of Grade 3 Reading Comprehension in Bilingual Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 889-908
Author(s):  
◽  
Carol Mesa ◽  
Gloria Yeomans-Maldonado
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Oral Language ◽  
Word Reading ◽  
Third Grade ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Bilingual Children ◽  
Modeling Framework ◽  
Previous Evidence ◽  
English Reading ◽  
English Reading Comprehension

Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the kindergarten, first-, and second-grade predictors of reading comprehension in bilingual children. Specifically, we evaluated the role that Spanish and English skills play in predicting English reading comprehension in third grade. Method As part of a longitudinal study, 248 bilingual children were followed from prekindergarten to third grade. Participants completed Spanish and English measures in the spring of each academic year. We reported results on measures of oral language, memory, and literacy skills that were 1administered in kindergarten, first, second, and third grade. Results Analysis under the structural equation modeling framework indicated that English oral language and word reading are the strongest predictors of English reading comprehension in third grade. Furthermore, results supported previous evidence indicating that Spanish language skills make significant direct and indirect contributions to the English oral language and word reading skills that predict reading comprehension. Discussion This study provides a comprehensive view of the language resources that Spanish–English bilinguals use for reading comprehension. In light of previous evidence, we discuss our findings and offer theoretical and practical implications. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.14083373

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