An application of extensive reading to English for academic purposes programs at tertiary level for functional academic literacy: A Turkish case-study

Savaş, Bekir

doi:10.4000/asp.254

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“…The understanding of Maharat Qira'ah is expected not only limited to reading the Quran well and fluently but also the ability to understand the content of the reading material fahm al-maqru' so that ones can gain knowledge from what they reads as the indirect communication with the writer especially if the readers are going to transfer them through translation (Sava, 2009). This also applies in understanding other people's conversations.…”

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E-Learning Process of Maharah Qira'ah in Higher Education during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Ritonga

Nurdianto³

et al. 2020

IJHE

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The learning process has changed totally since the implementation of the distance learning policy (Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh-PJJ). Lecturers and students are required to be able to optimize the internet. This article discusses the process of Maharah Qira’ah using e-learning in UIN Imam Bonjol Padang. This research is a qualitative study by describing data found in the field in depth. The data were collected through Google Forms, observation, distribution of questionnaires through Google Forms, and online interviews through social media and documentation. The results showed that the e-learning media used in Maharah Qira’ah classes are WhatsApp, Zoom, Youtube, Instagram, and Facebook applications, where Whatsapp is more significant than other media. In an effort to realize reading skills, the lecturers designed the lesson by demanding students to understand Qira'ah texts sent through WhatsApp Group, by writing new vocabulary found in the text, recording their readings, and sending them to WhatsApp Group, followed by solving 10 problems, and then discuss them with the lecturers and the other students. This study found that there is a shift in learning maharah qira’ah using e-learning from student center to media center. It means that the process depends on technology is more significant than dependence on teachers. This study also found that learning mahara qira'ah with conventional methods is more preferred by students than using e-learning. Although the teacher explains the material in depth and provides assignments that support student learning.

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E-Learning Process of Maharah Qira'ah in Higher Education during the Covid-19 Pandemic

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et al. 2020

IJHE

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“…Beyond this, the by-products of scientific and technological inventions have adversely contributed to the declining standard of active reading among students (Owusu-Acheaw & Larson, 2014). A body of research (for example, Horst, 2005;Savas, 2009) has shown the enormous benefits of extensive reading in improving reading proficiency. According to Savas (2009), English courses for tertiary education may not meet the needs of students fully, or maximise the improvement of language and reading proficiency, and would have to be complemented with extensive reading.…”

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“…A body of research (for example, Horst, 2005;Savas, 2009) has shown the enormous benefits of extensive reading in improving reading proficiency. According to Savas (2009), English courses for tertiary education may not meet the needs of students fully, or maximise the improvement of language and reading proficiency, and would have to be complemented with extensive reading. Many researchers have conducted research on reading at various levels of education across the globe however, extensive reading is lacking in many reading programmes (Grabe 2009) and more so at the tertiary level.…”

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The State of Reading in Tertiary Institutions: A Pragmatic Analysis of a Ghanaian University

Agbevivi¹

2022

IJELT

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Positive attitude towards learning, ability to independently think and work, ability to inquire, good command over English language are often considered characteristics of a tertiary education student. To excel, the student must be able to read and make meaning out of what is read as reading underlies all forms of academic study and is crucial to academic success (Grabe, 2009). This study investigated the state of reading among tertiary education students. The sequential explanatory mixed method design was employed for the study. Systematic and convenient sampling techniques were used to sample 1169 students from which data was sought through the use of questionnaire and observation check list. Data was analysed using both descriptive (frequency counts, means and standard deviation) and inferential (t-test and ANOVA) statistics. The study findings indicated the existence of poor reading attitude among tertiary education students as the reading culture of majority of the students was the reading of their course materials only. To improve reading habits among tertiary students, recommendations provided include: sensitization of lecturers and students, giving tasks that require students to read beyond their course materials and presentation of greater sections of courses through individual and group presentation to enhance their development of good and critical reading skills and ensure improvement in their reading habits.

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“…By definition, ER is reading for pleasure and is also known as book flood and free voluntary reading (Yamashita, 2013). Previous studies investigating the effects of ER on language learning revealed that it contributes to various skills including reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar learning significantly (Al-Mansour & Al-Shorman, 2014;Bell, 2001;Chen et al, 2013;DoHuy et al, 2006;Mason, 2003;Rahmany et al, 2013;Savaş, 2009). More importantly, it was demonstrated that exposing learners to regular ER programs encourages and motivates them to read in English (Arnold, 2009;Rodrigo, et al, 2014).…”

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Online Extensive Reading: A Friend or Foe

UCAÇELİK,

ŞAHAN

2023

International Journal of Educational Spectrum

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The study looked into the perceptions of EFL instructors working at schools of foreign languages at various universities throughout Turkey in order to better understand the effects of Online Extensive Reading (OER) on language learning and the difficulties regarding its implementation. A mixed-type descriptive study design was used to achieve the aim of the study, and the data were collected through semi-structured interviews and an online questionnaire. The questionnaire was completed by 181 EFL instructors, and 10 of them took part in the interviews. The quantitative data analysis was performed via SPSS.23 and frequencies and percentages were calculated. The qualitative data analysis which resulted in the formation of various themes and codes was carried out via MAXQDA. The results revealed that while the instructors held favourable perceptions towards the effects of OER on language learning including its benefits on reading, writing, and vocabulary, they were worried about certain difficulties including hectic schedules, student motivation, school curriculums, exams, and their technical expertise. Overall, it was concluded that despite the instructors' favourable perceptions of OER, it is not a practice that is frequently used in higher education in Turkey due to the instructors' lack of knowledge of OER and the difficulties they mentioned.

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An application of extensive reading to English for academic purposes programs at tertiary level for functional academic literacy: A Turkish case-study

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

E-Learning Process of Maharah Qira'ah in Higher Education during the Covid-19 Pandemic

E-Learning Process of Maharah Qira'ah in Higher Education during the Covid-19 Pandemic

The State of Reading in Tertiary Institutions: A Pragmatic Analysis of a Ghanaian University

Online Extensive Reading: A Friend or Foe

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