ENHANCING STUDENTS READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING IN EFL CLASSROOM
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Keywords: Inquiry-based learning, reading comprehension, critical thinking, student engagement, collaborative learning, questioning strategiesAbstract
The article examines the connection between reading comprehension and inquiry-based learning, emphasizing the collaborative and cognitive advantages of this teaching strategy. According to a review of the literature, inquiry-based learning can increase reading comprehension results by encouraging strategic asking, developing students' critical thinking abilities, and raising motivation and engagement levels. The benefits of inquiry-based learning interventions on standardized reading comprehension tests are highlighted through a discussion of empirical research. The article's conclusion is that one viable way to improve students' comprehension and interpretation of text would be to incorporate inquiry-based learning ideas into reading teaching.
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