Calibration of comprehension and performance in L2 reading
Comprehension monitoring is crucial for successful reading. Although the researchers appreciate the importance of comprehension monitoring in L2 reading, there are only a few studies done on the comprehension monitoring ability of L2 readers. The main aim of this study was to investigate the comp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Kura Publishing
2009-10-01
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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/264 |
| Summary: | Comprehension monitoring is crucial for successful reading. Although the researchers
appreciate the importance of comprehension monitoring in L2 reading, there are only a few
studies done on the comprehension monitoring ability of L2 readers. The main aim of this
study was to investigate the comprehension monitoring abilities of university students
while reading expository texts in L2. The results showed that the students’ were not able to
calibrate their comprehension at above chance level whereas they were able to calibrate
their performance. The results were discussed comparative to findings from earlier
research in L1 reading. |
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| ISSN: | 1307-9298 1307-9298 |