The Effect of Using Web-Quest strategy on Developing Reading Comprehension Performance for EFL Students, October 6 University

Sayed, Eman Sedik

doi:10.21608/jrciet.2020.117116

The Effect of Using Web-Quest strategy on Developing Reading Comprehension Performance for EFL Students, October 6 University

Document Type : Original Article

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Eman Sedik Sayed

MA Candidate, October 6 University

10.21608/jrciet.2020.117116

Abstract

Abstract:
The main aim of this study is to measure the effect of using web-quest strategy on developing reading comprehension performance for EFL students. The study participants were English majors at the Faculty of Education, October 6 University. The study participants involved only third year English language majors who are expected to be highly aware of reading comprehension performance. To collect the required data, a reading test was designed, validated and administered. The administration of the study instruments happened in their second term of the academic year 2019-2020. The participants of the present study were asked to respond to a reading comprehension test (RCT) through using web-quest strategy. Results showed that 45,5% of the study participants were unable to pass the reading comprehension test (RCT) while, 54.5% were able to pass the reading comprehension test (RCT).Finally, some suggestions and recommendations were proposed to improve reading comprehension performance through using web-quest strategy.

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