The effect of self-assessment on the development of students' reading comprehension skills : a case of first-year students at the English department, university of Algiers 2

Abstract EN

This study aims at exploring how self-assessment helps students develop their reading skills.

To collect data, a mixed-methods research paradigm was used which involved collecting both quantitative and qualitative data.

The quantitative data were collected as part of a pre experiment which involved administering a pre and post reading test and implementing a treatment.

The qualitative data were gained by means of an open-ended questionnaire on participants' reading processes.

Data were collected from a sample of 40 students enrolled in the English Department, University of Algiers 2.

Quantitative data were analysed by calculating the mean score and the t-test, while qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis.

The findings indicated that self-assessment was a tool which helped the students to develop their reading strategies.

It enabled them to plan and monitor their reading.