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The Effect Of Raft Strategy On Iraqi Efl

Author name: طلبة جعفر صادق
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Baghdad - Ibn Rushd College Of Education For Human Sciences
University location: Baghdad

The Effect Of Papsa Model On Iraqi

Author name: بلقيس حميدي كاظم
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Baghdad - Ibn Rushd College Of Education For Human Sciences
University location: Baghdad

The Effect Of Kwl Strategy On Iraqi Efl University

Author name: سارة خليل حسين
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Baghdad - Ibn Rushd College Of Education For Human Sciences
University location: Baghdad

The Effect Of Concept Formation And Concept Attainment

Author name: نور فوزي محمد
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Baghdad - Ibn Rushd College Of Education For Human Sciences
University location: Baghdad

Iraqi Efl University Students Linguistic Intelligence

Author name: سارة عبد الكريم محمد
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Baghdad - Ibn Rushd College Of Education For Human Sciences
University location: Baghdad

Evaluating Iraqi Efl University Teacher - Made Tests

Author name: تبارك محمود علي
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Baghdad - Ibn Rushd College Of Education For Human Sciences
University location: Baghdad

Asurvey Of The Leachniques Used In Teaching Reading Comprehension In Intermed At School

Author name: شيماء مصطفى الجنابي
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Baghdad - Ibn Rushd College Of Education For Human Sciences
University location: Baghdad

The Effect Of Video Recording And Seif Inquiry As Reflective

Author name: سوسن سعود عزيز
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Doctorate
University: University of Baghdad - Ibn Rushd College Of Education For Human Sciences
University location: Baghdad

Evaluating The Teacher Education Program At The Colleges Of Education With

Author name: حسن كاظم حسن
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Doctorate
University: University of Baghdad - Ibn Rushd College Of Education For Human Sciences
University location: Baghdad

The Effect Of Rabid Reading On The College Students Reading Comprehension

Author name: افراح منشد فهد
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Doctorate
University: Mustansiriyah University - Faculty Of Basic Education
University location: Baghdad

The Effect Of Cycle Vs Liner Strategies In Enhancing Efl Students Vocabulary Items

Author name: عمار جاسم
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: Mustansiriyah University - Faculty Of Basic Education
University location: Baghdad
Key words:
  • المستنصرية

The Effect Of Top - Down Processing On Developing Efl Students Listening Comprehension

Author name: هيفاء كاظم
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: Mustansiriyah University - Faculty Of Basic Education
University location: Baghdad
Key words:
  • المستنصرية

Analyis Of Spelling Errors Made By Efl Undergraguate Students Of The College Of Basic Education

Author name: علي محمود علي
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: Mustansiriyah University - Faculty Of Basic Education
University location: Baghdad
Key words:
  • المستنصرية

ادراك المنهاج الخفي وتطبيقه لدى تدريسيي الجامعة العراقيين واثره في اداء طلبتهم في اللغة الانجليزية == Awareness and Application of Hidden Curriculum of Iraqi EFL University Teachers and Its Effect on Their Students’ Performance

Author name: غزوان عدنان محمد
Supervisor name: فاتن خيري الرفاعي
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Doctorate
University: University of Baghdad - Ibn Rushd College Of Education For Human Sciences
Language: Arabic
University location: Baghdad
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اثر برنامج التفكير الابداعي في النقد الادبي والمهارات اللغوية لدى دارسي اللغة الانكليزية لغة اجنبيه == The Effect of a Creative Thinking Program on EFL Students’ Literary Criticism and Language Skills

Author name: شيماء مهدي صالح
Supervisor name: مؤيد محمد سعيد
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Doctorate
University: University of Baghdad - Ibn Rushd College Of Education For Human Sciences
Language: Arabic
University location: Baghdad
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The Impact of Using Tablets on Developing Language Listening Skill of EFL Fourth Primary School Pupils

Author name: Amjed Abdulhussein Hammad Mehiassin
Supervisor name: Sabeeha Hamza Dehham | Nadia Ali Akbar
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Babylon - Faculty Of Basic Education
Language: English
University location: Babylon
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The Impact of Reciprocal Listening Activities on Enhancing Iraqi EFL Fifth Preparatory Students’ Listening Comprehension

Author name: مريم ظافر رحيم
Supervisor name: Sabeeha Hamza Dehham | Abd Ali Nayif Hasan
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Babylon - Faculty Of Basic Education
Language: English
University location: Babylon
First pages:

اثر استخدام تقنيه العاب بطاقات الفهرست على اداء طلبه المرحله المتوسطه العراقيين الدارسين للغه الانكليزيه لغه اجنبيه في مهاره الكتابه == The Effect of Using Index Cards Games Technique on Iraqi EFL Intermediate Students' Performance in Writing Skill

Author name: ظفر باسم علي البكري
Supervisor name: عبد علي نايف حسن | صبيحه حمزه دحام
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Babylon - Faculty Of Basic Education
Language: Arabic
University location: Babylon
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اثر استراتيجية لغة الجسد على الطلبة العراقيين دراسي اللغة الانكليزية لغة اجنبية في المدرسة الابتدائية في انجاز المفردة == The Effect of Body Language Strategy on Iraqi EFL Primary School Pupils' Vocabulary Achievement

Author name: غسق باسم عبد الواحد كاظم
Supervisor name: صالح مهدي المعموري | منى محمد عباس
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Babylon - Faculty Of Basic Education
Language: Arabic
University location: Babylon
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اثر استخدام الفعاليات الدرامية على تحسين اداء طلاب الصف الخامس الاعدادي في مهارة الفهم القرائي == The Effect of Using Dramatic Activities on Enhancing Reading Comprehension for 5th Preparatory Iraqi Students

Author name: زيد حسين عبد السادة الحسناوي
Supervisor name: عبد علي نايف حسن | منى محمد عباس
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Babylon - Faculty Of Basic Education
Language: English
University location: Babylon
First pages:
Abstract: مهارة القراءة هي عملية يقوم القارء من خلالها ببناء المعنى عن طريق النص. خلال ال25 سنة الماضية تغيرت عملية الفهم, التحليل الابتدائي كان ينص على ان القراءة هي عبارة عن عملية خطية ميكانيكية. هي ايضا عملية مجهولة. بعد التحويل او الترجمة , القراءة السريعة تؤدي الى الفهم من قبل القارئ. كانت هي الفرضية التي ادت الى تركيز المعلمين بصورة رئيسية على ترجمة الكلمات والاصوات. القراءة هي عملية متعددة الاوجه تحتوي على اكثر من ترجمة الكلمات. عند تدريس مهارة القراءة يتوجب على المعلمين تجسيد بعض الطرق والفعاليات التي تساعد في تحسين مهارة القراءة. واحدة من هذه الطرق هي استخدام فعاليات الدراما لتحسين مهارة الطلاب في القراءة.فعاليات الدراما هي تقنية اكثر فعالية من الطريقة المعتادة في المدارس لرفع مستوى القراءة وتحسينها لطلاب الصف الخامس الاعدادي عن طريق استخدام هذه الفعاليات مع التمثيل. ولطلاب الذين يشاركون في فعاليات كهذه يتعلمون تجربة واقعية يتمكنون من استخدامها في حياتهم كاستراتيجية اتخاذ القرارات او تقدير المقابل, او حل المشاكل الاجتماعية وكذلك خلق محادثة, كلها تؤدي الى نوع من التعلم الاستكشافي.تهدف الدراسة الحالية الى البحث في اثر استخدام الفعاليات الدرامية لتعزيز مهارة القراءة لطلاب الصف الخامس الاعدادي في العراق. لتحقيق هذا الهدف قام الباحث باستخدام هذه الفعاليات (المسرحية, لعب الادوار, التظاهر او المحاكاة) لتدريس القراءة. ايضا, قام الباحث باستخدام فرضية تنص على انه لا يوجد فرق ذي دلالة احصائية بين متوسط درجات الطلاب للمجموعة التجريبية التي تم التدريس فيها على اساس الفعاليات الدرامية والمجموعة الضابطة التي تم التدريس فيها على اساس الطريقة المعتادة.تم تطبيق هذه التجربة في مدة زمنية قدرها تسعة اسابيع التي تضمنت مجموعتين تجريبية وضابطه تم اختيارهما بصورة عشوائية من المدرسة الاعدادية يوم الغدير في قضاء العباسية من محافظة النجف الاشرف. عدد الطلاب في كل مجموعة يتالف من ثلاثة واربعون طالب بعد عملية الاستبعاد. بعد القيام بالاختبارين القبلي والبعدي ومعاملة النتائج احصائيا عن طريق الاختبار التائي لعينتين مستقلتين, اظهرت النتائج ان المجموعة التجريبية حصلت على درجات اعلى من المجموعة الضابطة. وفي ضوء هذه النتائج قام الباحث بعدة استنتاجات وتوصيات وايضا اقتراحات لدراسات قادمة | Reading comprehension is the process by which the reader constructs meaning with the interaction of texts. Over the past 25 years understanding the process of comprehension has changed, the initial analysis was that reading was a linear mechanical process. It is also a passive process. After decoding, reading quickly led to comprehension from the reader. This was the premise that led teachers for many years to focus mainly on decoding words and phonics. Reading is a multi - faceted process that includes more than just decoding words. When teaching reading, classroom teachers must incorporate a series of methods and activities that will promote reading comprehension. One of these technique is using the dramatic activities to improve reading the students reading comprehension. Dramatic activities are a more effective instructional technique than traditional reading instruction for enhancing reading comprehension skills of fifth graders as they use reading comprehension strategies while acting. Those who take part in a dramatic activities have true to - life experiences by making use of strategies such as decision - making, weighing alternatives, working out social problems, and creating dialogue, all of which lead to a kind of exploratory learning The present study aims at investigating the effect of using dramatic activities on enhancing reading comprehension for 5th preparatory Iraqi students. To achieve this aim the researcher used dramatic activities such as (Scripted play, Role play and Simulation) to teach reading comprehension. To accomplish this aim ,it is hypothesized that there is no statistically significant difference between the mean scores obtained by the students of the experimental group(those who study with the use of dramatic activities technique) and the achievement of the control group (those who study using prescribed method ). A nine week experiment has been implemented into which two groups were randomly selected from Yaum Al - Ghadeer preparatory school. There are 34 students within each group after excluding. After administering the tests and treating the collected data statistically by the use of t - test formula for two independent samples, the results show that the scores of the experimental group are higher than those of the controlled one which proves that the hypothesis is accepted. In the light of these results a number of recommendations, conclusions and suggestions were stated

تقويم كتاب (الانكليزية للعراق) طبقا لمعايير الجودة الشاملة == Evaluating "English for Iraq" Textbook According to The Total Quality Standards

Author name: فاطمة رؤوف كشوش سعيد
Supervisor name: منى الخطيب | ايمان منغر عبيد
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Babylon - Faculty Of Basic Education
Language: English
University location: Babylon
First pages:
Abstract: This study intends to analyze content of the Iraqi English textbook "English for Iraq" to the first primary stage published by Garnet publishing Ltd.. The study examines how the content of the book met the requirements of the quality content standards in order to help the teachers to evaluate whether the selected materials have already matched with the young learners’ needs or not, so that they can have some decision to improve the students’ English competence.A content analysis conducts to the content of the textbook. A questionnaire is used to collect data about the suitability of quality standards and whether it can be used on the content of the book. The general problem of this study is “How much does the English textbook, English for Iraq, a textbook used in intermediate schools in Iraq meet requirements of a good EFL textbook?” This general problem is divided into several sub problems : • How much does the English textbook meet the requirements of good EFL textbook criteria in terms of the language skills? • How much does the English textbook meet the requirements of good EFL textbook criteria in terms of the language content? • How much does the English textbook meet the requirements of good EFL textbook criteria in terms of the topic?.The findings of this study are : • Most of the indicators achieved in various ratios in the units of the textbook .• Some of the Total quality standards that used in the current study represented a framework references for curriculum design.• The content of the book focuses on communication between persons as well as using new vocabularies from another side; the authors neglect the using of charts and tables that made the information clear and abbreviated.• The content of the book focuses on using pictures and elaborating them with small text.

تاثير استخدام تقنية الصور ذات الاشارات على اداء متعلمين المرحلة المتوسطة العراقيين دارسي اللغة الانكليزية لغة اجنبية في مهاره الفهم القرائي == The Impact of Using Picture Cues Technique on Iraqi EFL Intermediate Learners in Reading Comprehension

Author name: علي حامد حمزة الجنابي
Supervisor name: دنيا محمد مقداد عجام | منى محمد عباس
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: University of Babylon - Faculty Of Basic Education
Language: English
University location: Babylon
First pages:
Abstract: The current research aims to identify the impact of the numbered headlines strategy in achievement and the development of speaking skills in reading material and texts to the students of the second grade of intermediate schools, and for the purpose of verification of the aim of the research the researcher formulated the following Zero hypotheses.1.There is no significant difference statistically at the level (0.05) between the average degrees of experimental group of students , whom are studying reading material and texts, according to the numbered headlines strategy , and Average scores of the control group students who are studying the same article by the usual method of collection.. 2. There is no significant difference statistically at the level (0.05) between the average degrees of experimental group of students in the before and after tests of speech skills .3. There is no significant difference statistically at the level (0.05) between the average degrees of control group of students in the before and after tests of speech skills .4. There is no significant difference statistically at the level (0.05) between the average scores of the experimental group students studying reading material and texts on the numbered headlines strategy, and the average score of control group of students who are studying the same article on according the usual way in the speech skills.To validate these hypotheses the researcher conducted an experiment lasted two months by the adoption of the following actions : The experimental design Was chosen (with a partial seizure) of two unequal, one experimental and the control, the selected research sample was (AL - Tabarsi high school for Boys) of the Directorate of Education of Babylon, in the neighborhood of Al - Hussein area randomly from the research community, which represented for middle and secondary day - governmental schools in the province of Babylon , Randomly picked out two divisions were distributed to two groups (control group and experimental) of (35) thirty - five students in the experimental group and (35) Thirty - five students in the control group, and thus the sample (70) was seventy students.Researcher studied the experimental group with numbered headlines strategy and studied control group with traditional strategy , and a researcher compensated the two sets of students by age variables measured in months and academic achievement for parents And the degrees of the Arabic language and degrees of reading and texts at the end of the first course of the school year exam 2014 - 2015 second intermediate grade and talking scale and equivalent IQ test (Raven matrices) and the researcher controlled extraneous variables that may affect this type of experimental designs After the researcher identified the scientific article, which included eight (8) subjects of the reading and texts book for students to be taught second intermediate grade for the academic year 2015 - 2016. Researcher formulated the behavioral targets for the teaching plans of subjects, and reached the final behavioral targets of (98) ninety - eight targets , and prepared standard teaching plans for each of the topics identified for experiment.The two research tools, first tool is achievement test, and for the achievement measure of the students of the two groups of the research, the researcher developed a test of (40) forty experimental paragraphs divided into : twenty (20) paragraphs as multiple - choices , 10 ten paragraphs of right and wrong and (10 ) ten paragraphs of the type of complete the sentences (from the book of reading and texts subjects) . And he approved its validity and absolute . The second tool is test of speech skills, the researcher has prepared a test consisting of 15 fifteen paragraphs and note card to measure the talking skill of students and after the end of the experiment he tested the students through a note card, and reach conclusions by comparing the scores of the experimental group with the control group, and the researcher used the results of (Altaia) test of two independent samples to get to results, the researcher suggested the following : There is a statistically significant difference at the level (0.05) between the average scores of the experimental group students who have studied the material of reading and texts by adopting speed - reading skills, and average scores of control group students who have studied the same material in the traditional manner in Reading Comprehension and in the interest of the experimental group.There is a difference statistically at the level (0.05) between the average degrees of experimental group of students in the before and after tests of speech skills .There is no significant difference statistically at the level (0.05) between the average degrees of control group of students in the before and after tests of speech skills .There is a statistically significant difference at the level (0.05) between the average scores of the experimental group students studying material of reading and texts according to the numbered heads strategy, and the average score of students who are studying the same article according to the usual way in the test of speech skills .In view of the results of the study researcher concluded : by adopting numbered heads teaching strategy has its effectiveness in reading and texts material , and increased the possibility of speak at the second - intermediate grade students compared to that in the usual way.And he recommended the adoption of numbered heads strategy in the teaching of the intermediate grade students for reading material.The researcher suggested a comparative study between the males and females in the speeching skills of intermediate students.

اثر استخدام تقنيات الدراما في تدريس الادب في التحدث والاستيعاب الادبي للمتعلمين العراقيين دارسي اللغة الانكليزية لغة اجنبية == The Impact of Using Drama Techniques in Teaching Literature on Iraqi EFL Learners' Speaking Performance and Literary Comprehension

Author name: اسيل حسين عبد الله
Supervisor name: رضا غانم داخل
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: Mustansiriyah University - Faculty Of Basic Education
Language: Arabic
University location: Baghdad
First pages:
Abstract: Speaking is considered to be the most important skill since it is the first skill that human being acquired but unfortunately it is regarded as an ignored skill in the process of teaching English in Iraqi schools and as a result Iraqi learners are not well prepared to understand the English spoken language. Besides, Iraqi learners do not use their background knowledge to comprehend what was said and they don't have opportunities to practice since there are many schools who don't have laboratories and speaking devises in order to enable the learner to speak and practice. Therefore, teaching speaking skill is the most difficult task since the learner faced difficulties with this skill. this study used three recent techniques for teaching and improving speaking performance . These three techniques, role - play, hot - seating and improvisation. Depending on that , these techniques were chosen to test their effectiveness in teaching speaking performance and literary comprehension . The aim of the study was finding out the impact of using drama techniques in teaching literature on Iraqi EFL learners' speaking performance and literary comprehension. To achieve that , a randomized experimental group(24)students and control group(24)students were selected from a sample of 48 second grade female students from Al - Zahraa' intermediate School for Girls. The study requires one experimental group and one control group. It is hypothesized that : 1. There is no statistically significant difference in speaking performance between the mean scores of the experimental group who is taught literature using drama techniques and that of the control group who is taught literature using the method recommended by the Teacher's Guide. 2. There is no statistically significant difference in literary comprehension between the mean scores of the experimental group who is taught literature using drama techniques and that of the control group who is taught literature using the method recommended by the Teacher's Guide.The samples of the two groups have been statistically equalized according to their age ( year, month, day) , their final scores in the midyear exam, and their fathers and mothers educational level . The obtained results obtained by the statistical work of the data have shown that : - There is no statistically significance difference between the experimental group, taught by role - plays, hot - seating and improvisation technique , and the control group , taught by the recommended method of teaching in speaking performance and literary comprehension . The study also concluded some points, the following are some of them : 1. Implementing recent techniques in teaching language helps to the development and improvement of students' skills , achievement and knowledge that participate in motivating students to be more effective and positive in speaking performance and literary comprehension2. Attracting students in learning makes them more engaged in the process of development. 3. It is necessary for students to have peer work not only for learning but also to engage them in social work .

اثر استخدام تقنية الملاحظات الملصقة في تحصيل المفردات والاملاء للطلبة العراقيين دارسي اللغة الانكليزية لغة اجنبية == THE EFFECT OF USING STICKY NOTES TECHNIQUE ON THE VOCABULARY AND SPELLING ACHIEVEMENT OF IRAQI EFL LEARNERS

Author name: الزهراء علي مظلوم
Supervisor name: ضحى عطا الله حسن القره غولي
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: Mustansiriyah University - Faculty Of Basic Education - Department Of Teaching Methods
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
First pages:
Abstract: Vocabulary and spelling learning is a constant challenge for Iraqi teachers as well as students because there has been minimal focus on them in the Iraqi classrooms recently. Due to this, this study aims to investigate empirically the effect of using sticky notes technique on the vocabulary and spelling achievement of Iraqi EFL learners.The population of the present study is fifth grade secondary school female students (the scientific branch) in Baghdad City during the academic year (2014 - 2015). Of this population a sample of two groups is selected, the experimental group which is taught vocabulary and spelling by using sticky notes technique (with 23 students) and the control group which is taught vocabulary and spelling using the prescribed method in the Teachers’ Guide (with 33 students). These groups are randomly chosen from Maryam Al - Athra’a Secondary School for Girls from the Directorate General of Education/ Al - Rusafa III. The instructional material is limited to Units 5, 6, and 7 from English for Iraq. Of the whole instructional material the focus is on vocabulary and spelling.To fulfil the aim of the study and verify the hypotheses which state (There is no statistically significant difference in the mean scores of vocabulary achievement of learners who are taught vocabulary through sticky notes technique and those who are taught vocabularyXthrough the prescribed technique, there is no statistically significant difference in the mean scores of spelling achievement of learners who are taught spelling through sticky notes technique and those who are taught spelling through the prescribed technique, and there is no statistically significant difference in the mean scores of total vocabulary and spelling achievement of learners who are taught vocabulary and spelling through sticky notes technique and those who are taught vocabulary and spelling through the prescribed technique), an experiment is conducted. The two groups have been taught the same subject matter and an achievement test is constructed by the researcher and exposed to a jury of experts to verify its validity. The test reliability is calculated using Cronbach alpha yielding a coefficient of 0.814.Item analysis is carried out to determine the effectiveness of items in terms of their discriminating power and difficulty level. Then, the test is administered to the sample of the study at the end of the experimental teaching period. The t - test formula for independent samples is used to identify the significance of difference between the scores of the two groups. The t - test indicates that there is a statistically significant difference between the two groups in favour of the experimental one.As a result, it can be concluded that using sticky notes technique to improve vocabulary and spelling achievement has a positive result onthe students’ achievement in the written test and it motivates them to learn vocabulary and spelling effectively.In the light of the results of the study, a number of recommendations are stated and suggestions for further studies are put forward.

اثر استخدام اسلوبي التوليف وفكر - زاوج - شارك في تطوير مهارات الاستيعاب القرائي لدى طلبة المدارس الثانوية العراقيين == The Effect of Using Jigsaw and Think - Pair - Share Techniques on the Development of the Reading Comprehension Skills of Iraqi Secondary School Students

Author name: كرمل وليد فيصل
Supervisor name: عباس جاسم الدجيلي
General topic: Educational Sciences
Specific topic: Methods of Teaching English Language
Degree: Master
University: Mustansiriyah University - Faculty Of Basic Education
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
First pages:
Abstract: Reading is assumed to be the central tool for learning new information and gaining access to alternative explanations and interpretations. Further, it provides the primary means for independent learning, whether the goal is performing better on academic tasks, learning more about subject matter, or improving language abilities. The increased focus on the teaching of reading and other literacy skills to learners may relate to the recognition that reading is actually the most fundamental skill for FL learners and the most crucial of the four language skills for EFL learners, as it enables them to gain exposure to the target language and receive valuable linguistic input to build language proficiency.Thus, this study implements two modern techniques for teaching and developing reading comprehension. These two techniques, Jigsaw and Think - Pair - Share, have been proved their positive effectiveness in the teaching of other skills. According to that, they are chosen to examine their effectiveness in teaching reading comprehension.This study aims at finding out the effect of using jigsaw and think - pair - share techniques on the development of the reading comprehension skills of Iraqi secondary school students. To fulfilIXthe aims of study, a non - randomized control group pre - test and post - test design has been applied to a sample of 85 second grade female pupils from Al - Yarmouk Intermediate School for Girls. The study demands two experimental groups and a control one. It is hypothesized that : 1. There is no statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the jigsaw group, think - pair - share group and the control group (who is taught according to the teacher’s guide instructions ) in the reading comprehension post - test.2. There is no statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the jigsaw group and that of the think - pair - share group in the reading comprehension posttest.The subjects of the three groups have been statistically matched according to their age (in months), their final scores in the midyear exam, and the academic level of their fathers and mothers.The results obtained by the statistical treatment of the data have shown that : 1. There is a statistically significant difference between the first experimental group, taught by jigsaw technique, and the control group, taught by prescribed method of teaching in reading comprehension performance, in favour of the first experimental group.X2. There is a statistically significant difference between the second experimental group, taught by Think - Pair - Share technique, and the control group in the reading comprehension performance, in favour of the second experimental group.3. There is no statistically significant difference between the first experimental group and the second experimental one in teaching reading comprehension performance.The study also proposes some conclusions, some of which are : 1. Implementing new and modern techniques in teaching contributes to the development of students' skills, knowledge, and achievement. Cooperative learning is one of the innovative pedagogies that has been found to be positively effective in students’ development in reading comprehension.2. Engaging students in learning allows them to reach their fullest potential in all aspects of development.3. It is vital for students to have peer support not only to learn the material at a deeper level, but also to know their classmates and to built a sense of community with them.XIDepending on the results of the present study, some recommendations are presented : 1. Teachers should help students understand how complex the task they are facing, give them the tools to learn the subject effectively.2. Teachers should make the students work on the words instead of simply going over them in a fill in the blank exercises or according a matching quiz. This can help the pupils develop more systematic and effective ways of learning.3. Teachers should be encouraged to incorporate into RC in classroom.
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