doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2024.14.8.2139
Elevating English Reading Comprehension: The Synergy of Dialogic Teaching and Technology Integration in ESP Learning Environments
Rabea Ali1,*
,
Mohammed AbdAlgane1 ,
Eltaieb Youssif2 ,
Mohamed A. Elkot3 ,
Dalia Abbass4
- 1Department of English Language & Literature, College of Languages & Humanities, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
- 2Department of Special Education, College of Education, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
- 3Department of Educational Technology, College of Education, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
- 4Department of Curriculum and EFL Instruction, Faculty of Education, Minia University, Egypt
- Manuscript receivedJanuary 4, 2024
- revisedMarch 25, 2024
- acceptedApril 11, 2024
- publishedAugust 19, 2024
Abstract
Using technology to improve dialogical teaching, especially English language skills is important for learning. The current study explores the potential of dialogic teaching and technological integration in enhancing English for Specific Purposes (ESP) learning environments, aiming to enhance learners’ English reading comprehension skills through a comprehensive analysis of various factors and providing valuable insights into effective teaching methods. Employing a mixed-methods research design, the study involves 60 participants, evenly divided into control and experimental groups. The control group receives traditional ESP instruction, while the experimental group experiences a combination of dialogic teaching and technology integration. Pre- and post-intervention assessments, qualitative analyses of dialogic sessions, and interviews provide a comprehensive understanding of the effects. The findings show that participants in the experimental group had a considerable improvement in English reading comprehension, demonstrating the synergistic effects of dialogic instruction and technology. This technique encourages active participation, critical thinking, and a better knowledge of ESP materials. The study provides significant insights for educational practitioners by identifying practical applications for educators and addressing potential problems connected with integrating dialogic teaching and technology in ESP learning contexts. Overall, the research underscores the efficacy of this synergistic approach in enhancing ESP learners’ proficiency in English reading comprehension.
Keywords
- reading comprehension
- dialogic teaching
- technology
- education
- English for Specific Purposes (ESP) learning
How to Cite
Rabea Ali, Mohammed AbdAlgane, Eltaieb Youssif, Mohamed A. Elkot, and Dalia Abbass, "Elevating English Reading Comprehension: The Synergy of Dialogic Teaching and Technology Integration in ESP Learning Environments," International Journal of Information and Education Technology, vol. 14, no. 8, pp. 1109-1118, 2024. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijiet.2024.14.8.2139
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Copyright © 2024 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited (CC BY 4.0).