The effects of reading method on the comprehension performance of Saudi EFL students
In this study I investigated the relative effects of different reading methods on the comprehension performance of Saudi EFL 10th grade male students. The scores of participants who read three comparable passages in three ways (oral, silent and subvocalizing) were compared. Results revealed a sig...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Kura Publishing
2011-06-01
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| Series: | International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education |
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| Online Access: | https://iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/article/view/220 |
| Summary: | In this study I investigated the relative effects of different reading methods on the comprehension
performance of Saudi EFL 10th grade male students. The scores of participants who read three
comparable passages in three ways (oral, silent and subvocalizing) were compared. Results revealed a
significant difference between oral reading and subvocalization, and between oral reading and silent
reading. Oral reading had the greatest effect on comprehension performance among the three
reading methods examined. All groups reported that oral reading was the most preferred reading
method with the majority of respondents feeling the style best supported comprehension. Feedback
suggested that oral reading was preferred specifically because it helps in memorizing words and texts,
concentration, and practicing and pronouncing words for real world encounters. It is recommended
that second language teachers and students use all available reading methods in order to identify
which method best serves their study objectives. |
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| ISSN: | 1307-9298 1307-9298 |