Differences in language acquisition among students when using materials they choose vs. teacher's reading program

Authors

Alicia Gomez Bastar, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

5-2004

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

English as a Second Language

First Advisor

Dr. Pamela Anderson-Mejias

Second Advisor

Dr. Yong Lang

Third Advisor

Dr. Linda Belau

Abstract

This investigation considers four groups of university level students enrolled in remedial English as a foreign language courses at the University of Montemorelos, NL, México. The reading comprehension and vocabulary development of these 55 students were compared when the students selected their own reading materials and when the teacher's program of readings was used. In addition, the students' attitudes toward reading and the class procedures were considered. This research intended to compare two treatments, students' CHOICE and teachers' PROGRAM, in terms of student improvement for reading comprehension and vocabulary, as well as student attitude. The results showed significant differences for various cases.

Comments

Copyright 2004 Alicia Gomez Bastar. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American