Exploring Scondary Schools Teachers' Views on Students' English Reading Competence

Abstract

This study aimed at exploring the problems facing secondary school students in reading comprehension, through the views of teachers. The study adopted a descriptive analytical method, which follows the qualitative and quantitative analysis. The instrument that was used for data collection is a questionnaire. The sample of the study consisted of 30 secondary schools teachers. The data were analyzed by using the statistical program (SPSS). The questionnaire consisted of 5 items with 15 statements. The study came with the following results: Secondary school students are not aware of reading strategies, and students do not practice techniques of reading skill. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher would like strongly to forward the following recommendations: Teachers have to encourage students to use reading strategies in their written text, and make sure of applying them through exercises and teachers should encourage students to practice reading techniques in their real life.