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Mind Mapping as a Technique to Reinforce Reading Comprehension: A Study Based on General Certificate of Education Advanced Level English as a Second Language Learners

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  • H. A. Nelumi Bandara

    (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)

  • Gevani Prahalathan

    (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)

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Reading comprehension is a complex learning and teaching process, and a technique can be adapted to minimize complexity and reinforce reading comprehension. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate whether mind mapping reinforces reading comprehension and investigate the learners’ perceptions towards mind mapping after the implementation for G.C.E. A/L ESL learners. The researcher focused on two research questions: finding the impact of using mind mapping to reinforce reading comprehension for G. C. E. A/L ESL learners and learners’ perceptions after implementing the technique. This study utilized a mixed-method experimental research design done at Sri Saranankara Sangaraja Maha Vidyalaya, Kurunegala with the sample of 40 students of B1-level.The researcher incorporated two main instruments: tests, including pre-test and post-test, to address the first research question quantitatively and a feedback form to address the second qualitatively. Further, SPSS was used to analyze the quantitative data, while thematic analysis analyzed the qualitative data. Findings revealed a statistically significant difference between scores of the experimental and control groups recorded as p-value 0.000

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  • H. A. Nelumi Bandara & Gevani Prahalathan, 2023. "Mind Mapping as a Technique to Reinforce Reading Comprehension: A Study Based on General Certificate of Education Advanced Level English as a Second Language Learners," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(12), pages 390-409, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:12:p:390-409
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