Chinese Students’ Perceptions of ESL Teachers’ Instruction in Reading Strategies: A Mixed-Method Study on Skimming and Scanning.
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| Title: | Chinese Students’ Perceptions of ESL Teachers’ Instruction in Reading Strategies: A Mixed-Method Study on Skimming and Scanning. |
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| Authors: | Wong, Ruth1 wongmh@eduhk.hk, Rey, Kevin1 kevinr1999@hotmail.com |
| Source: | International Journal of Instruction. Jan2026, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p321-340. 20p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Reading strategies, *Mixed methods research, *Attitude (Psychology), *Chinese-speaking students, *Language teachers |
| Abstract: | Reading is a multidimensional process involving the use of core strategies and skills such as word recognition, comprehension, fluency, decoding, and motivation. This study explores junior and senior secondary students' perceptions of their teachers' effectiveness in teaching ESL reading strategies, specifically skimming and scanning. Using a mixed-method approach, data were collected through questionnaires and focus group interviews. Findings revealed that while both groups had similar perceptions of their teachers' ability to teach skimming, significant differences emerged in perceptions of scanning instruction, with junior students rating their teachers more favorably than seniors. Similarly, self-perception of scanning ability was higher among juniors, whereas skimming self-perception showed no significant difference. Thematic analysis of interviews supported these statistical results, highlighting motivational and instructional gaps, particularly among senior students. These findings underscore the need for differentiated strategy instruction tailored to students' developmental stages and suggest further review of ESL reading pedagogy to enhance comprehension and learner autonomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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