USING THE RECIPROCAL QUESTIONING TEACHING STRATEGY DURING READING LESSONS AND ITS INFLUENCE TO INCREASE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION
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Keywords: Reciprocal Questioning, ReQuest, reading comprehension, critical thinking, interactive teaching, active learning, dialogue-based instruction.Abstract
Reciprocal Questioning (ReQuest) is an interactive teaching strategy designed to enhance students' reading comprehension by fostering critical thinking and engagement. This method involves a collaborative dialogue between the teacher and students, where both parties take turns asking and answering questions about a text. Through this process, students develop a deeper understanding of the material, improve their analytical skills, and become active participants in their learning journey. Research shows that ReQuest positively impacts comprehension by promoting higher-order thinking and encouraging students to connect ideas within the text. This paper explores the implementation of the ReQuest method in classroom settings and its influence on improving students' reading comprehension, particularly among struggling and reluctant readers.
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