SQ3R Method and Its Implications on the Reading Skills of English Language Students in Adamawa State Polytechnic Yola, Nigeria
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Date
2019
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Islamic University Multidisciplinary Journal
Abstract
Reading as a basic literacy skill has continuously been referred as one of the factors responsible for
students’ performance in schools. The attraction to enhancing reading skills among students calls for
unceasing research. Therefore, the study investigated reading proficiency and comprehension among
English language students in selected departments in Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, Nigeria. Two
departments were selected purposively selected for the study. Also, the departments chosen were with
population above one hundred. This research was guided by Schema theory. Indeed, the ability to read
efficiently in English is an essential skill in all spheres of life. Moreover, the effects of reading proficiency
on comprehension was examined to achieve the objective through the employment of the SQ3R method for
reading texts. An extract of a comprehension passage served as a research instrument for the purpose of
pre-test and post-test in the study. The findings revealed that students from both departments performed
inadequately before the intervention. Also, there was significant improvement after applying SQ3R method
of teaching reading. The study recommended the application of SQ3R as an effective method in enhancing
reading proficiency and comprehension in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
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Keywords
Tertiary institution, Reading, Proficiency, Comprehension, SQ3R
Citation
Akinkurolere, S. O., & Usman, B. J. SQ3R Method and Its Implications on the Reading Skills of English Language Students in Adamawa State Polytechnic Yola, Nigeria.