ERIC Number: ED536735
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Publication Date: 2009-Jan
Pages: 27
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Eye vs. Text Movement: Which Technique Leads to Faster Reading Comprehension?
Abdellah, Antar Solhy
Online Submission, CDELT (Centre for Developing English Language Teaching) "Occasional Papers" v48 p1-27 Jan. 2009
Eye fixation is a frequent problem that faces foreign language learners and hinders the flow of their reading comprehension. Although students are usually advised to read fast/skim to overcome this problem, eye fixation persists. The present study investigates the effect of using a paper-based program as compared to a computer-based software in speed reading on enhancing EFL majors' reading comprehension. 75 students of the primary division in the faculty of Education were randomly distributed into a control group (25), experimental group A (25), and experimental group B (25). Results of the study showed that students who were trained using the paper-based program scored significantly higher and achieved faster reading comprehension than those who were trained using the speed reading software. Discussion and interpretations of results are presented. Appended are: (1) Screenshots; (2) Pre-test in Speed Reading; and (3) Permission for Reprinting. (Contains 1 table, 3 figures, 2 footnotes, and 2 resources.)
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Speed Reading, English (Second Language), Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Reading Comprehension, Computer Software, Eye Movements, Second Language Learning, Preservice Teachers, Teaching Methods, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Program Effectiveness, Reading Instruction, Elementary School Teachers
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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