Strategies of Teaching Reading Comprehension at Basic Level

Abstract

This study is entitled as ''Strategies of Teaching Reading Comprehension at Basic Level," the main objectives of this research study were to identify the strategies of teaching reading comprehension at basic level and to explore the challenges of teaching reading comprehension at basic level. The researcher employed the qualitative research design. The sites of the study were the Birendrangar municipality of Surkhet district. The basic level English teachers were the sample population, and they were selected by using purposive nonrandom sampling procedure.

            From the study area, it was concluded that the basic level English teachers emphasized the use of both open-ended and specific questions, catering from simple recall to higher-order thinking, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of comprehension. Similarly, the teachers were highlighted the importance of observation during tasks and discussions to pinpoint misunderstandings and offer timely support where needed. Employing visual aids like diagrams and concept maps, enabling teachers to visually assess how well students grasp concepts. It was concluded the holistic evaluation of student understanding, enabling teachers to dynamically adjust their instructional strategies to effectively support each student's learning.