英文摘要 |
In learning language, reading comprehension plays an important and critical role. However, for English as Second Language (ESL) learners or English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners, a large number of unfamiliar words and sentence patterns could present a barrier to reading comprehension and lead to a lack of interest in the reading activity. To eliminate these learning barriers, many teachers have been using reading strategies to enhance reading comprehension and reading motivation SQ4R, a reading method helps students make sense of unfamiliar informational texts; it can be broken down into many different and separate skills, which are necessary for successful implementation. However, SQ4R is a self-directed learning strategy. This study adopted Student Team Achievement Division (STAD), which is one of the widely used collaborative teaching strategies, to strengthen students’ reading comprehension. What’s more, in today’s digital world, spreading knowledge is no longer limited to the medium of paper. Increases in digital content and electronic books have initiated a wave of reading revolution, overturning the traditional reading experience. In the study, the reading material is switched from traditional textbook to e-books. In this way, the multi-function of e-book, like translation and pronunciation, improves students’ cognitive abilities. The main purpose of this study is to use the reading method and effective teaching strategy to enhance students’ English reading learning outcomes, and analyze if the strategies reach students’ learning satisfaction and make them be willing to learn. A total of two classes, including 48 students were recruited to participate in this study. One class used SQ4R and STAD strategies with e-books; the other just used SQ4R and e-books. The collected data included pre- and post-test reading scores, satisfaction questionnaires, and students’ participation records in class. After analyzing the data, the researcher concludes that the students used SQ4R and STAD methods with e-books getting higher scores than only used SQ4R method with e-books. Besides, two groups of students are very satisfied with their teaching methods, and have positive perspective about heterogeneity grouping and interactive activities. Therefore, most students are willing to continue using these teaching strategies in English learning. |