Integrating Skimming and Scanning Strategies into ESL Classrooms: Improving Reading Performance of Pakistani Undergraduate ESL Learners
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17611848
Keywords:
Skimming; Scanning; Reading Strategies; ESL Learners; Pakistani Undergraduates.Abstract
This quantitative study explores the effectiveness of skimming and scanning strategies in enhancing the reading comprehension skills of undergraduate ESL students in Pakistan. The study involved 70 participants from the Department of English at a public sector university. A pre-test and post-test design was employed to assess students’ improvement in reading performance after receiving focused instruction on skimming and scanning techniques. The statistical analysis of test results indicated a significant improvement in students’ reading comprehension following the intervention. The findings demonstrate that incorporating skimming and scanning strategies into ESL instruction can effectively improve learners’ ability to read purposefully and comprehend texts more efficiently. The study recommends that these strategies be integrated into undergraduate ESL curricula to foster better reading proficiency and academic success.
