Language Learners' Reading Comprehension Needs in the Turkish Context: A Comprehensive Needs Analysis

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dc.contributor.authorBorekcı, Rabia
dc.contributor.authorYavuz, Aysun
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-03T11:50:11Z
dc.date.available2026-02-03T11:50:11Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study investigated the reading comprehension needs of 8th-grade Turkish EFL learners in lower secondary education. A mixed-method design was employed in which data were gathered using needs analysis forms, environmental needs analysis checklists, and teacher interviews. Data were collected from 28 students and 23 teachers. The findings revealed that students' reading comprehension needs can be categorized into three primary areas: (1) reading skills and strategies, including the effective use of reading strategies, vocabulary development, and critical thinking skills; (2) language proficiency, encompassing proficiency in both native and target languages and cultural understanding; and (3) environmental factors, such as access to resources, technology, and supportive learning environments. These findings underscore the complex nature of reading comprehension. Effective reading comprehension requires a holistic approach that encompasses various factors, including language proficiency, reading strategies, diverse and engaging reading materials and a supportive learning environment. By addressing these interconnected elements, more effective and inclusive reading experiences can be cultivated for Turkish EFL students.
dc.identifier.doi10.51726/jlr.1601811
dc.identifier.endpage153
dc.identifier.issn2602-4578
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.startpage129
dc.identifier.trdizinid1326595
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.51726/jlr.1601811
dc.identifier.urihttps://search.trdizin.gov.tr/tr/yayin/detay/1326595
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12428/34029
dc.identifier.volume9
dc.indekslendigikaynakTR-Dizin
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of language research (Online)
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Ulusal Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_TR_20260130
dc.subjectReading comprehension
dc.subjectEnglish as a foreign language
dc.subjectneeds analysis
dc.subjectlower secondary school
dc.subjectTurkish language learners
dc.titleLanguage Learners' Reading Comprehension Needs in the Turkish Context: A Comprehensive Needs Analysis
dc.typeArticle

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