Exploring the Effect of Critical Reading Strategy in Undergraduate Students’ Writing from the Point of View of Instructors in the City University College of Ajman

Abstract

This study aims to define the level of exploring the effect of critical reading as a teaching strategy in undergraduate students’ writing skills from the point of view of City University College of Ajman instructors. The article also aims to determine if there are significant differences according to gender, and the years of experience. In order to achieve the goals of this study, two instruments (observation and interview) were assigned to measure the level of exploring critical reading in students writing. The study revealed the following results: the implementation of critical reading technique has a high effect in students’ writing. Also, there are significant differences in exploring critical reading according to the years of experience. Moreover, the results did not show any statistical differences according to the gender. As a result, it is highly recommended that instructors who used to teach such courses should have long experience in the field of critical reading.

Keywords: Critical reading, undergraduate students, instructor.