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Tseng, Sheng-Shiang; Yeh, Hui-Chin; Yang, Shih-hsien – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2015
Previous studies have evaluated reading comprehension as the general understanding of reading texts. However, this broad and generic assessment of reading comprehension overlooks the specific aspects and processes that students need to develop. This study adopted Kintsch's Construction-Integration model to tap into reading comprehension at…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Documentation
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Chen, I-Jung – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2016
This study compared how three different gloss modes affected college students' L2 reading comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. The study also compared how results on comprehension and vocabulary acquisition may differ depending on the four assessment methods used. A between-subjects design was employed with three groups of Mandarin-speaking…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Multivariate Analysis, Scores, Multiple Choice Tests
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Tsai, Yea-Ru; Talley, Paul C. – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2014
This paper reports on the effect of a Moodle-supported strategy instruction on both reading comprehension and strategy use among EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students. Specific reading strategy training was first integrated into a Moodle system, which included reading exercises on problem identification, monitoring comprehension,…
Descriptors: Management Systems, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction