Digital EFL reading versus traditional EFL reading in upper secondary school.: A study of reading comprehension in digital and print text.
2021 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (professional degree), 20 credits / 30 HE credits
Student thesis
Abstract [en]
This study tested differences in reading comprehension between printed text and digital platforms. Two groups of upper secondary EFL students took eight tests, aiming to test their reading comprehension. The students took four tests in which they read traditionally and four in which they read digitally. The results of those tests were then compared using the percentage of correct answers, mean scores, and a t-test. The results showed slightly, but statistically insignificant higher scores in favor of the traditional test-takers. One test showed a statistically significant difference in favor of traditional test takers. The results were later discussed through relevant previous and related research. The reason for the difference in performance is, arguably, due to test mechanics.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2021. , p. 30
Keywords [en]
Comprehension, reading, digital, traditional, EFL
National Category
General Language Studies and Linguistics
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-35943OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-35943DiVA, id: diva2:1560642
Subject / course
English language education
Educational program
Upper Secondary Teacher Education Programme
Supervisors
Examiners
2021-06-042021-06-042021-06-04Bibliographically approved