Abstract
This study was aimed to explore and analyze the process of action research, results, reflection and viewpoint on reading comprehension by PICASA Web Albums integrated into reading comprehension strategy instruction for middle-grade elementary school students. It was expected that the combination of the PICASA Web Albums and the reading strategy instruction could be the application and promotion of information technology into teaching. This research was based on qualitative and quantitative analysis. Subjects of this study were a group of 4th students in the school where the researcher taught. Through the use of peer-evaluation and feedback of PICASA Web Albums and reading comprehension strategies to understand students’ learning process and learning outcomes in a course of action. During the process of action, the researcher took down and conducted students’ performance, difficulties and the introspection that the researcher would be encountered in the process of action. Furthermore, the researcher summarized the teaching introspection, observation, the interaction of peer-evaluation, interview and analyzed the result of PIRLS Reading Comprehension Test, the feedback questionnaire of reading comprehension teaching strategies and peer interaction ratings attitude questionnaire. Results of this study may be summarized as follows： 1.Integrating PICASA Web Albums into reading comprehension strategy instruction had showed the significant efficiency on improving the reading comprehension ability for the middle-grade elementary students. 2.The students certainly confirmed reading comprehension strategies, they believed the integration of reading comprehension teaching strategies could enhance the effectiveness of learning and be stimulated in learning. 3.The use of PICASA Web Albums integrated into reading comprehension strategy instruction could promote student reflection and revision, and thus enhance their thinking levels and learning effects. 4.Students’ views and feelings of integrating PICASA Web Albums into reading comprehension strategy instruction were positive. Students expressed they liked to use the Internet to peer assessment for learning. They thought that it was an innovative way, it was not only interesting, but also could lead to motivation.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
