ERIC Number: EJ1172332
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Publication Date: 2018-Jan
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The Effect of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) on Reading Comprehension in English for Specific Purposes Courses
Farahani, Fahimeh
International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, v6 n1 p79-85 Jan 2018
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) has potential to help language learners; however, it has received scant attention. The present study was an attempt to investigate the effect of NLP techniques on reading comprehension of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners at an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course. To achieve this goal, two intact classes of students were selected to form an experimental group (n = 30) and a control group (n = 30). Areading pretest (based on the course content) was given to all participants. The sensory learning styles of the participants were diagnosed using Reid's (1987) leaning style questionnaire, and the participants in the experimental group were familiarized with NLP techniques to be able to implement these techniques in their reading. In the control group, the conventional approach to teach ESP reading was used. Considering the analysis of posttest results through ANCOVA, it was found that implementation of NLP techniques can have significant effect on reading comprehension of Iranian undergraduate EFL learners. Pedagogical implications are discussed.
Descriptors: Neurolinguistics, Reading Comprehension, English for Special Purposes, Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Pretests Posttests, Questionnaires, Cognitive Style, Sensory Aids, Intermode Differences, Teaching Methods, Conventional Instruction, Undergraduate Students, College Second Language Programs, English (Second Language), Instructional Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Statistical Analysis
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Iran
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