The Effect of Second Language Reading Strategy Instruction on Young Iranian EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension

The Effect of Reading Strategies Instruction on EFL Learners’ Reading Performances

“…However, the result of this study is in line with several studies (Aghaie & Zhang, 2012;Akkakoson, 2013;Bakhtiari, 2020;Dabarera et al, 2014;Fathi & Afzali, 2020;Liao & Wang, 2018;Manoli et al, 2016;Motallebzadeh & Mamdoohi, 2011;Shih & Reynolds, 2018;Zhang, 2008). The improved reading performance of the participants of experimental group in the present study also confirms the findings of Yang (2006), suggesting that L2 learners can use reading strategies to compensate for their reading shortcomings and lack of language knowledge in understanding an L2 text.…”

“…The improved reading performance of the participants of experimental group in the present study also confirms the findings of Yang (2006), suggesting that L2 learners can use reading strategies to compensate for their reading shortcomings and lack of language knowledge in understanding an L2 text. Explicit instruction of reading strategies can help L2 readers obtain effective reading habits, whereby they will be able to enhance their comprehension abilities (Fathi & Afzali, 2020). Such effective reading habits are not naturally acquired via implicit learning.…”

“…Such effective reading habits are not naturally acquired via implicit learning. Therefore, L2 readers need to be taught how to employ these reading strategies in their own reading process (Fathi & Afzali, 2020).…”

“…Moreover, it is worth noting that the EFL teachers themselves need to be trained on how to teach strategies effectively (Zhang & Wu, 2009). Consequently, teacher education programs need to plan to prepare pre-service EFL teachers to apply reading strategies in their own classroom (Fathi & Afzali, 2020).…”

“…Considering the importance of L2 reading strategies in successful L2 reading, a vast number of research has been conducted and indicated a strong positive relationship between reading strategies and reading comprehension achievement (Naseri & Zaferanieh, 2012;Tavakoli, 2014). Several studies also proved the effective role of teaching L2 reading strategies in improving L2 reading skills (Aghaie & Zhang, 2012;Akkakoson, 2013;Bakhtiari, 2020;Dabarera, Renandya, & Zhang, 2014;Fathi & Afzali, 2020;Liao & Wang, 2018;Manoli, Papadopoulou, & Metallidou, 2016;Motallebzadeh & Mamdoohi, 2011;Shih & Reynolds, 2018;Zhang, 2008).…”