Factors Affecting Reading Performance A Study of Advanced EFL Students in Thailand
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This study investigated how three factors – personal background, attitude towards reading, and motivation to read – affect the reading performance of Reading Advanced Level university students at a private international university in Thailand. Specifically, this quantitative cross-sectional survey research that involved 64 students intended to establish significant correlation between personal background and reading performance, attitude towards reading and reading performance, and motivation to read and reading performance. Further, it sought to determine the level of reading performance of the sample. The results indicated that there was a significant correlation between personal background and reading performance, and attitude towards reading and motivation to read. On the other hand, there was no significant correlation between attitude towards reading and reading performance, and motivation to read and reading performance. Further, the level of sample’s reading performance is relatively moderate.
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Duursma, E., Augustyn, M., & Zuckerman, B. (2008). Reading aloud to children: The evidence. Arch Dis Child, 93(7), 554-557.
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Guthrie, J. T. & Wigfield, A. (2000). Effects of integrated instruction on motivation and strategy
Harb, N. & El-Shaarawi, A.(2006): Factors Affecting Students' Performance. Journal of
Henderson, A. T., & Mapp, K. L. (2002). A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievement. Annual Synthesis 2002. National Center for Family and Community Connections with Schools.
Javid, C. Z., & Al-Khairi, M. H. (2011). The role of pleasure reading in enhancing reading speed and reading comprehension: A case study. Arab World English Journal, 2(4), 219-256.
Kember, D. (2000). Misconceptions about the learning approaches, motivation and study practices of Asian students. Higher Education, 40(1), 99-121.
Kohl, G. O., Lengua, L. J., & McMahon, R. J. (2000). Parent involvement in school
Krashen, S. (1987). Applications of psycholinguistic research to the classroom. In M. H. Long & J. C. Richards (Eds.), Methodology in TESOL: A Book of Readings (pp. 33-44). New York: Newburry House.
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Nation, I. S. P. (2009). Teaching ESL/EFL reading and writing. New York: Routledge.
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Taylor, B. M.,Frye, B. J., & Maruyama, G. M. (1990). Time spent reading and reading growth. American Educational Research Journal, 27(2), 351-362.