Cooperative learning and reading comprehension, among superior basic education students at a public institution in Loja, during the 2023-2024 school year.
Reading comprehension is crucial for mastering the English language, as it helps EFL learners to develop critical thinking and communication skills while also aiding in language acquisition. In this context, this study explores the efficacy of cooperative learning strategies in improving reading com...
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| Format: | bachelorThesis |
| Idioma: | spa |
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2024
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| Accés en línia: | https://dspace.unl.edu.ec/jspui/handle/123456789/29966 |
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Afegir etiqueta | Sumari: | Reading comprehension is crucial for mastering the English language, as it helps EFL learners to develop critical thinking and communication skills while also aiding in language acquisition. In this context, this study explores the efficacy of cooperative learning strategies in improving reading comprehension skills among superior basic education students at a public institution in Loja during the 2023-2024 school year. Moreover, this study employed a mixed-methodological approach grounded in practical action research. This involved the application of many instruments to gather both qualitative and quantitative data. Specifically, quantitative data were collected through the administration of pretest and posttest assessments. The purpose of these tests was to evaluate the students' level of knowledge in relation to reading comprehension. Additionally, qualitative data regarding students' perceptions were collected through a questionnaire and supported by the use of field notes. The information obtained from these tools was analyzed using descriptive statistics and visually illustrated through bar charts. The results indicated that ninth-grade students showed improvement in their reading skills, particularly in summarizing, inferring, predicting, and retelling. Likewise, the results obtained from the questionnaire revealed that students expressed a positive perspective on the utilization of cooperative learning techniques, emphasizing the benefits of active participation, peer interaction, and collaborative problem-solving. Furthermore, by triangulating data from multiple sources, this study offers valuable insights into the mechanisms contributing to the effectiveness of cooperative learning approaches in enhancing reading comprehension abilities. Keywords: jigsaw, round table, summarizing, predicting, reading comprehension , critical thinking. |
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