Manuscript Title:

DEMYSTIFYING READING SKILLS FOR EFL STUDENTS AT KING KHALID UNIVERSITY THROUGH LEARN UNLEARN AND RELEARN TECHNIQUES DURING THE CURRENT PANDEMIC

Author:

Dr. KAREM ABDELLATIF AHMED MOHAMED​

DOI Number:

DOI:10.17605/OSF.IO/FTZEV

Published : 2021-12-17

About the author(s)

1. Dr. KAREM ABDELLATIF AHMED MOHAMED​ - Assistant Professor (TEFL), King Khalid University, KSA & Sadat Academy, Egypt.

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Abstract

This study will investigate the effect of Learn Unlearn and Relearn technique on the reading skill of EFL students as a part of the study skills course at King Khalid University. Study skills as a course of study facilitate improved academic performance among EFL students at faculty of languages and translation, King Khalid University. Relearning emphasizes acquiring the required competency for excellence in reading skills through the online teaching methodology and tools. This study aims to develop reading skills through Learning, to unlearn, and relearning techniques as a study skill. This experimental research uses a pre-post group design. Students will have focused online training to enhance their competency in digital reading skills through Blackboard tools. In addition, the experimental group will have in-depth training on using blackboard tools to effectively use various digital reading strategies as a part of study skills. Data is collected and analyzed from different sources; tools of the study involve exposing them to the reading techniques of Learning, unlearning, and relearning in online classes for focused learning to help develop knowledge and skill of comprehending unseen reading content. By unlearning, the focus will be on letting go of some of the techniques they used to follow under the watchful eyes of the instructor in the face-to-face classroom. Another tool designed by the researchers is questionnaires that aim to analyze the different reading techniques students participate in and Practice. Apart from this, students will share information about their previous education, place of living, previous grades, and future careers to understand the reading technique they use in general and the reading skill they feel was influential during online teaching and training. The data will be analyzed using SPSS. The researchers will recommend and suggest techniques for future research.


Keywords

digital reading, EFL, KKU, learn to unlearn Relearn, online teaching.