Comparative Analysis of Reading Strategies among Tertiary ESL Learners: A Case Study

Normahanis Mahadzir, Nurul Hadirah Muhammad Anuar, Afina Nazira Afnizul and Maryam Azizan
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Normahanis Mahadzir: Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, Universiti Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia.
Nurul Hadirah Muhammad Anuar: Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, Universiti Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia.
Afina Nazira Afnizul: Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
Maryam Azizan: Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 10, 251-259

Abstract: In comprehending a text, the use of relevant reading strategies by the students is essential in order to assist them in understanding the reading material which subsequently improves their academic performance. However, insufficient comparative studies have investigated the reading strategies used by ESL learners at tertiary level based on their academic achievement. The aim of this study is to investigate the type of reading strategies employed by tertiary level ESL learners during the three phases of reading which are during pre, while and post reading for both high and low achievers. A total of 60 undergraduate ESL learners from a private university in Malaysia answered a set of reading strategies questionnaires adapted from Strategy Of Reading Skills (SORS). It was found that high achievers use metacognitive strategies more frequently as compared to ESL low achievers who are inclined to use bottom-up strategies. The findings suggest that to be a successful reader, the use of appropriate reading strategies should be encouraged to help students to comprehend the reading text. The data obtained is useful for teachers who provide variation in reading activities targeting both high and low achievers ESL learners.

Date: 2024
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