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EFFECTS OF READING DIFFICULTIES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
Reading is important in the learning context not only because it affects readers independent access to information in an increasingly information-driven society, but more importantly because it is a powerful learning tool, a means of constructing meaning and acquiring new knowledge.
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In language learning, mastering all four skills is considered ideal. Some say speaking comes naturally, even in the learning of a foreign language. Listening sis also a language skill many link with the skills of speaking. One needs to listen to how a language sounds to be able to imitate the sounds. Writing skills ,although has been seen as a difficult skill by many, are skills that people need-be it formally or informally. Finally, comes reading skills. There are extensive reading skills where people read on a regular basis-"feeding" on information that can either be considered as leisure, formal or even academic. When it comes to academic reading, many have mixed feelings-making that of fear. Students in higher institutions will find that academic reading is an important skill that they need to master. This study is done to explore the perception of learners on reading difficulties. This study is also done to investigate the influence of reading strategies such as cognitive, metacognitive and socialaffective strategies on reading difficulties. Findings also revealed that there is s negative significant moderate relationship between reading difficulties with metacognitive and social affective strategies. This study adds on to the existing body of knowledge on the use of reading strategies to reduce perception of reading difficulties during reading comprehension.
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Much of the student diversity in U.S. schools reflects increasing numbers of English language learners (ELL). ELL represent a very heterogeneous group in terms of their native language proficiency, educational experiences, access to quality early childhood programs, and immigration experiences. An unfortunate commonality they often share is poor academic achievement, particularly in the area of reading. Higher rates of grade retention and school dropout are consistently linked to poor academic performance. This article discusses literacy development, reading difficulties related to special education identification, and reading interventions for ELL. Practical strategies for reading instruction are also provided.
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This content emphasizes the significance of English as a global language and a tool for learning across various domains. It outlines the four essential language skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – and their role in effective communication. The importance of early reading education is highlighted, discussing its benefits in fostering memory, strengthening the brain, and enhancing analytical abilities. The text also emphasizes the role of reading in introducing students to diverse cultures and promoting independence and confidence. The theoretical background delves into reading challenges and categorizes them into specific word reading challenges (SWRD), specific reading comprehension challenges (SRCD), and mixed reading challenges (MRD). The content further discusses the methodology of identifying and addressing these challenges, emphasizing the need for systematic phonics support and intervention. The reflection section offers insights into observed improvements and challenges faced during the implementation of reading strategies. Recommendations for improving reading skills include building vocabulary, using online resources, employing visual aids, and encouraging critical thinking. The importance of summarizing techniques and question-answer scenarios is underscored, with a focus on enhancing students' comprehension and analytical abilities. The abstract concludes with a call for active engagement in teaching methods that foster critical thinking and creativity in students.
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Academic reading is one of the challenges commonly faced by university students especially EFL learners. This study aims to identify academic reading difficulties in higher education focusing on Indonesian university students. It used mixed-method by collecting quantitative data from close-ended questionnaires and qualitative data from one open-ended question. In this study, 60 students were asked to rate the reading aspects listed in the questionnaires based on its level of difficulty and provide commentaries as well as possible additional aspect. The statistic results showed that overall students considered academic reading easy (M=2.445, SD=0.568). Reading carefully to understand the text was found as the aspect with the least difficulty (M=2.16, SD= 0.963) and working out the meaning of difficult words was identified as the most difficult one (M=2.75, SD=1.235). These statistics are supported by the qualitative finding whereas 43% students having problems translating and underst...
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THESIS IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH DIRECTED READING THINKING ACTIVITY (DRTA) STRATEGY FOR THE EIGHT GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP NEGERI 17 MEDAN IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2016-2017 Submitted to Faculty of Tarbiyah Science and Teachers Training UIN-SU Medan as A Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for S-1 Degree
Thesis Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Education Graduate Studies Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN July 2016 . ... Read-Recite-Review (SQRRR) on reading comprehension when reading digital informational texts. The participants were 48 students in either 7th or 8th grade with 36
Huiling Diona Zheng (DEdPsy Thesis) 12 classroom instructional time and ensure that all children are provided with effective reading comprehension instruction as part of quality first teaching. This literature review demonstrates the evidence base for effective reading comprehension instruction.
d as a fluent, sense-making, strategic, motivation-based, and lifelong process. The skills inv. lved in this process constitute five basic principles of reading (Akyol, 2015). To be able to read effectively and at the expected level, individuals need to gain fluent reading skill, whic.
Gazi University, TURKEY. ised: August 26, 2019 Accepted: October 11, 2019Abstract: The aim of this study, in which one of the qualitative research approaches, the case study design, was used, was to remedy reading problems and develop reading skills in a fourth grade primary school student. with sound, syllable and word recognition exercises ...
Since several studies have already shown that reading impacts academic performance in math and science at the secondary level, data was collected and analyzed from the entire second through fifth grade student population at. the school site. This focused the study on the primary grade levels that the assessments were.
Abstract —This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness. of reading strategies on reading comprehension of the second. year English major students who enrolled to study English. Reading ...
READING COMPREHENSION AND READING STRATEGIES Rebecca J. Baier A Research Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the. t Master -. of~u~on Degree , r;l Approved: 2 Semester Credits The Graduate School University of Wisconsin-Stout December, 2005. The Graduate School University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI Author ...
this thesis freely available for inspection. Moreover, the author has agreed that ... reading were analyzed by comparing pre- and post-test standard scores on the GORT-4 reading comprehension subtest, and on a decoding measure (i.e., WJ-III and WIAT-II) in a repeated measures MANOVA. These results led to supplementary post hoc testing
iii Abstract This thesis examines the language and literacy skills of children learning English as an Additional or only Language (EAL/EL1). Children, recruited from Year 2 and Year 4,
a pseudonym for confidentiality (elementary school A and elementary school B), however only elementary school B was used for the study. Data from the 2013-2014. school year indicated that elementary school A serves 522 students, the majority being. white, Caucasian with a population of approximately 2% Hispanic.
The teacher researchers intended to improve reading comprehension by using higher-order thinking skills such as predicting, making connections, visualizing, inferring, questioning, and summarizing. In their classrooms the teacher researchers modeled these strategies through the think-aloud process and graphic organizers.
ing reading comprehension of descriptive text. (2) From the test result that 8 or 20% students are passing the KKM in pre-test, 16 or 40% students passing the KKM in post-test 1, and 32. r 80% students passing the KKM in post-test 2. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a significant improvement of students' reading compre.
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Reading is one of the four skills which needs to be learned besides listening, speaking, and writing. Reading has the considerable role in the language teaching to strengthen the skills which are acquired by the students in listening, speaking, and writing (Maxom, 2009: 139). Reading skill affects the other skills learning process.
Therefore this study aims to study the effective reading strategies in order to improve reading skills in language classes. The study is an action research applied to a number of 14 students in an ...
Structure. A typical format might be as follows: Abstract: As outlined in the Rules for Submission of Theses for Higher Degrees. Chapter 1: Introduction - A concise introduction to the aims of the research, the key research. questions being addressed, and how these are addressed in the papers which are.
Tables 5 show a summary and total score of perspective. For the total score of the reading difficulties that faced 10th grade students as perceived by students in English in Nablus District due to due to students' reading behaviors, the degree was very high where the percentage of response was 89.00%.
ow, 5.34 - 10.67 = Average and 10.68 - 16 = High. For the level of comprehension in oral reading, the highest. possible score is 8 and the lowest possible score is 0. Computed mean values were given interpretation using the following scale: 0 - 2.67 for.
Effective reading and reading comprehension is relevant to students at all levels, from the primary to the tertiary, and for the rest of one's life. However, there seems to be paucity of studies ...
Reading is important in the learning context not only because it affects readers independent access to information in an increasingly information-driven society, but more importantly because it is a powerful learning tool, a means of constructing ... Download Free PDF. ... KENYA BY WANJIKU KARANJA E55/20334/2010 A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL ...
ng for English Literature AssignmentsWhat is a close reading?A clos. reading is a very in-depth, careful analysis of a short text. This text can be a passa. e selected from a novel, a poem, an image, a short story, etc. The analysis looks carefully at what is happening in the short text, but. isn't necessarily isolated from references outside ...
Faisalabad is English, therefore, thesis should be written in English. Paper size: Final copy of the Thesis must be printed on International Standard A4 size paper (8.27" x 11.69") Paper type: Paper should be white, easy to read and reproduce (at least 75 g). Page spacing: Should be printed on one side of paper (not back to back)
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