Essays about: "reading comprehension in English"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 79 essays containing the words reading comprehension in English.

  1. 1. The Complex Nature of Reading Comprehension for Upper Secondary Students with Autism in EFL Classrooms

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Henrietta Edlund; Rebecka Larsson; [2024]
    Keywords : reading comprehension; inference generation; autism spectrum disorder; English as a foreign language; working memory; scaffolding;

    Abstract : In order to provide equal education to students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Swedish upper secondary English as a foreign language (EFL) classrooms, support must be provided that adapts to their strengths and needs regarding reading comprehension. Multiple studies show that many upper secondary students with ASD in Sweden do not meet the knowledge requirements for passing grades in English, and require support in reading comprehension. READ MORE

  2. 2. The Effectiveness of a Web-Based Multimodal Interactive Story on Upper-Secondary Students' Reading Comprehension in English

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

    Author : Dakota Lagercrantz; [2024]
    Keywords : Multimodal; Interactive Story; Literature; Education; Pedagogy; English; ESL;

    Abstract : The current study investigates the effectiveness of a multimodal interactive story, student use and perceptions of the interactive story, and one teacher’s beliefs regarding the use of multimodal resources in upper-secondary L2 literature education. The study aims to draw conclusions on the potential effectiveness of the tool, student interaction behaviour with interactive story, student perceptions on the tool, and teacher receptibility toward new multimodal tools. READ MORE

  3. 3. The World is Your Stage – Consequences of Using Drama Activities for EFL/ESL Learners’ Literacy Development

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

    Author : Ebba Langebro; Beatrice Almén; [2024]
    Keywords : Drama; Theater; EFL; ESL; Primary Education; Literacy; Motivation;

    Abstract : Drama activities in the classroom are highly encouraged in the teaching world. However, they are rarely implemented, from our experience, despite being a crucial aspect of students’ education as mentioned in the National Swedish curriculum. Therefore, we felt a need to direct our research on this topic. READ MORE

  4. 4. Pleasure reading for development of English as a second language : Pleasure reading at home and its effects in the English classroom. How pleasure reading in English can improve children’s comprehension of and proficiency in English as a second language.

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Elin Moberg; [2023]
    Keywords : English; Swedish; grades 4 to 6; English as a second language; language development; reading; pleasure reading; reading for language acquisition; language learning; Engelska; svenska; årskurs 4 till 6; engelska som andra språk; språkutveckling; läsning; nöjesläsning; läsning för språkinlärning; språkinlärning;

    Abstract : This study aims to find an understanding of how pleasure reading outside of a classroom context can assist in the development of English as a second language. The study primarily seeks to examine what teachers and parents say about how the access to and active reading of English books in children’s home environment can benefit their language skills development in the classroom, and this has been done through qualitative interviews. READ MORE

  5. 5. Investigating reading comprehension in Reading While Listening and the relevancy of The Voice Effect

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Edvin Hedenström; Axel Barck-Holst; [2023]
    Keywords : RWL; Reading-while-listening; Multimedia learning; Multimodal Learning; TTS; text-to-speech; reading comprehension;

    Abstract : Various forms of multimedia learning have been shown to aid learners time and time again. One form of multimedia learning that has not been thoroughly studied is reading while listening (RWL). This is especially the case when it comes to the immediate impacts on reading comprehension from practising RWL. READ MORE