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Using Self-Regulated Learning Strategies in Enhancing Language Proficiency with a Focus on Reading Comprehension

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  • Gholam-Reza Abbasian
  • Anahid Hartoonian

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Self-regulated learning strategies have recently received a remarkable attention by researchers. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between self-regulated learning strategies and students’ language proficiency as well as their reading comprehension. To do so, 115 Iranian EFL university students were selected. First, a TOEFL test was given to the participants so as to determine their language proficiency and reading comprehension. Then, they were asked to fill out Self-Regulated Learning Strategies Questionnaire (Al Asmari & Mahmoud Ismail, 2012). To analyze the data, descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation were conducted. The results revealed that there is a significant relationship between the students’ use of self-regulated learning strategies and their language proficiency. Also, a significant relationship between the students’ use of self-regulated learning strategies and their reading comprehension was found. Finally, the pedagogical message of this study is that teachers and students should incorporate self-regulated learning strategies into their teaching and learning process.

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  • Gholam-Reza Abbasian & Anahid Hartoonian, 2014. "Using Self-Regulated Learning Strategies in Enhancing Language Proficiency with a Focus on Reading Comprehension," English Language Teaching, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 7(6), pages 160-160, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:eltjnl:v:7:y:2014:i:6:p:160
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    1. Abdullah Gharbavi & Seyyed Ahmad Mousavi, 2012. "Do Language Proficiency Levels Correspond to Language Learning Strategy Adoption?," English Language Teaching, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 5(7), pages 110-110, July.
    2. AbdulRahman Awad Al Asmari & Nasrah Mahmoud Ismail, 2012. "Self Regulated Learning strategies as Predictors of Reading Comprehension among Students of English as a Foreign Language," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 2(2), pages 178-201.
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