Test Taking Strategy Use on the Reading Section of the TOEFL IBT
The Language Research Center at King Khalid University organized a seminar on February 10, 2016, which included a presentation conducted by Dr. Mohammed Assiri, Vice Dean of Academic Development and Quality which was titled, “Test Taking Strategy Use On the Reading Section of the TOEFL iBT: A Study of Arab ESL Learners.” It gave a concise overview of the reading section within the TOEFL iBT and what strategies Arab ESL learners employ when taking the exam. The presentation was primarily based on a Ph.D. dissertation study he had conducted to determine the strategies used by Arab ESL learners. The findings of the case study resulted in some practical suggestions regarding the effective and judicious use of strategies which should be taught by instructors and used by learners. The presentation was followed by an interactive discussion during which the participants shared their views, made comments and raised some questions. Overall, the Language Research Center found the presentation insightful, practical, and very useful.
Date: 2/10/2016
Source: Faculty of Languages and Translation
Multimedia Contribution: MD Sirajul Islam
