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Papers by Shahrzad Sarfallah

Active learning takes place in a context in which freedom of action is dominant and opportunities... more Active learning takes place in a context in which freedom of action is dominant and opportunities for the realization of integrative critical thinking and language skills are provided. Critical thinking is that sort of higher order thinking that helps learners act critically through using problem-solving strategies [1]. In the same vein, reading as a problem solving activity [2] necessitates a good command of thinking on the part of learners. This study investigated the relationship of critical thinking ability, reading comprehension and reading strategy use among 70 male and female Iranian university students majoring in English Translation and English Literature. The data was collected through the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) reading comprehension test, a critical thinking ability test and Reading Strategy Inventory. The findings reveal that there was a significant positive relationship between Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) readers' critical thinking ability and reading strategy use, in general and metacognitive and cognitive reading strategy use, in particular. Moreover, a significant positive relationship was observed between critical thinking and reading compensation. The results also revealed that cognitive and affective strategies along with critical thinking ability act as the best predictors of reading comprehension.

International Journal of Language, Literature and Culture, Apr 17, 2015

Active learning occurs in a context in which realization of critical thinking and language skills... more Active learning occurs in a context in which realization of critical thinking and language skills is provided. Critical thinking is sort of higher order thinking that helps learners act critically through using problem-solving strategies (Gheith, 2007). Likewise, communication strategies are seen as problem-solving mechanisms (Dornye & Komors, 1998). This study investigated the relationship of critical thinking and oral communication strategy use among 71 Iranian students, majoring English Translation and Literature. The data was collected through a critical thinking test and Oral Communication Strategy Inventory. The findings revealed there was a significant relationship between the participants' critical thinking and their oral communication strategy. Moreover, the strategies for coping with speaking problems acted as the best predictor of learners' critical thinking.

Active learning takes place in a context in which freedom of action is dominant and opportunities... more Active learning takes place in a context in which freedom of action is dominant and opportunities for the realization of integrative critical thinking and language skills are provided. Critical thinking is that sort of higher order thinking that helps learners act critically through using problem-solving strategies [1]. In the same vein, reading as a problem solving activity [2] necessitates a good command of thinking on the part of learners. This study investigated the relationship of critical thinking ability, reading comprehension and reading strategy use among 70 male and female Iranian university students majoring in English Translation and English Literature. The data was collected through the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) reading comprehension test, a critical thinking ability test and Reading Strategy Inventory. The findings reveal that there was a significant positive relationship between Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) readers' critical thinking ability and reading strategy use, in general and metacognitive and cognitive reading strategy use, in particular. Moreover, a significant positive relationship was observed between critical thinking and reading compensation. The results also revealed that cognitive and affective strategies along with critical thinking ability act as the best predictors of reading comprehension.

World Applied Sciences …, 2012

Abstract: Active learning takes place in a context in which freedom of action is dominant and opp... more Abstract: Active learning takes place in a context in which freedom of action is dominant and opportunities for the realization of integrative critical thinking and language skills are provided. Critical thinking is that sort of higher order thinking that helps learners act ...

Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 2012

International Journal of Language Literature and Culture, Apr 17, 2015

Active learning takes place in a context in which freedom of action is dominant and opportunities... more Active learning takes place in a context in which freedom of action is dominant and opportunities for the realization of integrative critical thinking and language skills are provided. Critical thinking is that sort of higher order thinking that helps learners act critically through using problem-solving strategies [1]. In the same vein, reading as a problem solving activity [2] necessitates a good command of thinking on the part of learners. This study investigated the relationship of critical thinking ability, reading comprehension and reading strategy use among 70 male and female Iranian university students majoring in English Translation and English Literature. The data was collected through the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) reading comprehension test, a critical thinking ability test and Reading Strategy Inventory. The findings reveal that there was a significant positive relationship between Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) readers' critical thinking ability and reading strategy use, in general and metacognitive and cognitive reading strategy use, in particular. Moreover, a significant positive relationship was observed between critical thinking and reading compensation. The results also revealed that cognitive and affective strategies along with critical thinking ability act as the best predictors of reading comprehension.

International Journal of Language, Literature and Culture, Apr 17, 2015

Active learning occurs in a context in which realization of critical thinking and language skills... more Active learning occurs in a context in which realization of critical thinking and language skills is provided. Critical thinking is sort of higher order thinking that helps learners act critically through using problem-solving strategies (Gheith, 2007). Likewise, communication strategies are seen as problem-solving mechanisms (Dornye & Komors, 1998). This study investigated the relationship of critical thinking and oral communication strategy use among 71 Iranian students, majoring English Translation and Literature. The data was collected through a critical thinking test and Oral Communication Strategy Inventory. The findings revealed there was a significant relationship between the participants' critical thinking and their oral communication strategy. Moreover, the strategies for coping with speaking problems acted as the best predictor of learners' critical thinking.

Active learning takes place in a context in which freedom of action is dominant and opportunities... more Active learning takes place in a context in which freedom of action is dominant and opportunities for the realization of integrative critical thinking and language skills are provided. Critical thinking is that sort of higher order thinking that helps learners act critically through using problem-solving strategies [1]. In the same vein, reading as a problem solving activity [2] necessitates a good command of thinking on the part of learners. This study investigated the relationship of critical thinking ability, reading comprehension and reading strategy use among 70 male and female Iranian university students majoring in English Translation and English Literature. The data was collected through the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) reading comprehension test, a critical thinking ability test and Reading Strategy Inventory. The findings reveal that there was a significant positive relationship between Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) readers' critical thinking ability and reading strategy use, in general and metacognitive and cognitive reading strategy use, in particular. Moreover, a significant positive relationship was observed between critical thinking and reading compensation. The results also revealed that cognitive and affective strategies along with critical thinking ability act as the best predictors of reading comprehension.

World Applied Sciences …, 2012

Abstract: Active learning takes place in a context in which freedom of action is dominant and opp... more Abstract: Active learning takes place in a context in which freedom of action is dominant and opportunities for the realization of integrative critical thinking and language skills are provided. Critical thinking is that sort of higher order thinking that helps learners act ...

Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 2012

International Journal of Language Literature and Culture, Apr 17, 2015