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ERIC Number: EJ1154019
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Jul
Pages: 5
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ISSN: EISSN-2202-9478
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The Effect of Impulsivity vs. Reflectivity on Reading Comprehension of Iranian EFL Learners
Shabani, Somayeh; Ramazani, Mohammad; Alipoor, Iman
International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, v5 n3 p52-56 Jul 2017
In recent years attention has been accorded to language learners' affective factors and learning styles. Two of the significant learning styles are impulsivity and reflectivity which have not been studied as much as other styles such as introversion and extroversion. This study endeavored to find out whether or not impulsivity and reflectivity have any effect on reading comprehension of Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Seventy two language learners were selected from 4 intact classes out of 112 learners. Nelson proficiency test was given to the participants as homogeneity test. Next, Barrat's (1995) impulsiveness questionnaire was given to the participants. Based on the results of the questionnaire, the participants formed 3 different groups, i.e., a reflective group (n = 25), impulsive group (n = 25) and a control group (n = 22). The control group consisted of less impulsive and less reflective learners based on Barrat's scale. An IELTS reading test (general module) was administered to the participants. Based on the results of independent samples t-test, it was found that impulsivity and reflectivity do not have any effect on reading comprehension of Iranian EFL learners. Pedagogical implications are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Iran
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: International English Language Testing System
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