Investigating reading comprehension strategies used by teachers during English First Additional Language reading instruction

Since the purpose of reading is comprehension, major goal comprehension instruction to help learners develop knowledge, skills, and strategies so that they become strategic readers who read for comprehension. Language teachers use as an tool assist into readers. However, range used by crucial. This paper presents classroom observations strategy four purposively selected English First Additional (FAL) teachers. The study was qualitative in nature a case design chosen. findings reveal did not provide opportunity support learners’ independent use. Furthermore, has disclosed teachers’ inability engage might signify lack knowledge how incorporate instructional during lessons. authors recommend Department Basic Education institute interventions empower on teach strategies.