The Effectiveness of Cognitive Strategies Applied by French Language Teachers in Improving Reading Comprehension Among Primary School Students with Learning Difficulties

Authors

  • Mohamed Ramzi Hechiche DECLIC Laboratory (Didactics, Enunciation, Corpus, Linguistics, Cultural Interaction). National Polytechnic School of Constantine, Algeria
  • Bentounsi Sandra Laboratory of Education, Training, and Development, University Abdelhamid Mehri - Constantine 2, Algeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/mjss-2025-0010

Keywords:

Cognitive Strategy, Reading Comprehension, Learning Difficulties, French Language Acquisition

Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness of cognitive strategies applied by French language teachers to fourth-year primary school students experiencing difficulties learning French as a foreign language. Specifically, it examines how these strategies enhance students’ reading comprehension skills. The primary research question is: To what extent do cognitive strategies improve reading comprehension among primary school students facing challenges learning French? The study adopts a structured methodological approach involving close collaboration with French language teachers to design, implement, and refine these strategies. A sample of 54 male and female students with difficulties learning and comprehending French texts participated in the study. To assess the strategy’s impact, students’ performance in reading comprehension was evaluated through pre- and post-intervention achievement tests, employing a quasi-experimental design for one group and two groups. The results, analyzed using statistical tools, revealed that applying cognitive strategies effectively mitigates obstacles to language learning. This finding underscores the importance of adopting educational approaches tailored to support students struggling with French language acquisition.

 

Received: 7 December 2024 / Accepted: 11 January 2025 / Published: 21 January 2025

Downloads

Downloads

Published

2025-01-21

How to Cite

The Effectiveness of Cognitive Strategies Applied by French Language Teachers in Improving Reading Comprehension Among Primary School Students with Learning Difficulties. (2025). Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 16(1), 131. https://doi.org/10.36941/mjss-2025-0010