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Subject: Possible answer to question 01

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T�nia Martins Pereira

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Date Posted: 18:29:36 08/18/10 Wed

I think it is better to read the texts and take note trying to answer the questions and then make comments about both while making the conclusion.

The following is about the text �Reading strategy awareness of Arabic-speaking medical students studying in English�

Question 01: What is the role of theory and previous studies in the article?

The students involved in this research and guided by teachers used metacognitive theories that integrate one�s knowledge about
cognition and regulation of cognition. By theory we mean a relatively systematic structure of knowledge that can be used to explain and predict a broad range of empirical phenomena. By a metacognitive theory we mean a relatively systematic structure of knowledge that can be used to explain and predict a broad range of cognitive and metacognitive phenomena. Greater experience and higher initial English proficiency may report using metacognitive strategies more often
The table shown in the article shows the importance of the reported strategy and how highly it was used. Nineteen of the 30 strategies were in the high use category. It seems plausible that cultural learning, individual construction, and peer interaction all play important roles in students development.

It also showed the importance of previous English studies by clarifying that students with a high degree of procedural knowledge use skills more automatically, are more likely to sequence strategies effectively and use qualitatively different strategies to solve problems. It is possible to find out that those students distinguished among the information-processing demands of different types of reading situations. Students selected different strategies most appropriate for each situation in an effort to better regulate their learning. It is also possible to notice a positive relationship between knowledge about the relative effectiveness of strategies and strategy use. Students could select the
appropriate strategies and the allocation of resources that affected their performance. Examples include making predictions before reading, strategy equencing, and allocating time or attention selectively before beginning a task.

In hope of providing students previous knowledge in English language. They engaged them in a preparatory year as an intensive English program before going on to study in their specialized fields. It could improve their competence to perform in a number of ways, including better use of cognitive resources such as attention, better use of strategies, and a greater awareness of comprehension breakdowns.

Please comment.
Tania

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Subject	Author	Date
Re: Possible answer to question 01	Ludmila	05:05:07 08/19/10 Thu

Re: Possible answer to question 01	vivi	08:33:50 08/19/10 Thu
Re: Possible answer to question 01 -- Ludmila, 09:24:55 08/19/10 Thu