Involving Technical University Learners in an EFL Reading Course: A Socio-cultural and Cooperative Approach

Ming, Yueh Shen (2007) Involving Technical University Learners in an EFL Reading Course: A Socio-cultural and Cooperative Approach. INTI Journal: Special Issue on Teaching and Learning. pp. 127-138. ISSN 1675-0284

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Abstract

This paper reports the results of a reading course theoretically underpinned by socio-cultural theory as well as the notion of cooperative learning. The aim of the instructional program was to engage the low proficiency and low-motivated EFL learners in reading by exposing them to several types of activities when reading Ann Holm’s novel, “I’m David” as the reading text. Data were collected from threading logs and a student perception questionnaire to investigate the effectiveness of learning, learners’ attitude and belief towards reading, and learners’ reactions towards the class activities. Results indicated that learners’ reactions to this designed course were positive and the learners benefited not only in linguistic development, but also in personal growth. Some pedagogical implications and the limitations were also discussed.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: learners involvement, EFL reading, socio-cultural theory, cooperative learning
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
P Language and Literature > PE English
Divisions: Academic Affairs
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email masilah.mansor@newinti.edu.my
Date Deposited: 23 Nov 2018 06:54
Last Modified: 23 Nov 2018 06:54
URI: http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/id/eprint/1253

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