Implementation of Reciprocal-scaffolding Treatment in Virtual Learning Context: Iranian EFL Learners’ Listening and Speaking Skills

Subject Areas : Applied Linguistics

Marzieh  Sabzevari ¹ (Department of English Language, Maybod Branch, Islamic Azad University, Maybod, Iran)
Neda  Fatehi Rad ² (English Department, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran)
Masoud  Tajaddini ³ (English Department, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran)

Received: 2021-10-01 Accepted : 2021-12-12 Published : 2022-10-01

Keywords: Reciprocal-scaffolding Treatment, speaking, Virtual Learning, listening,

Abstract :

This study was an endeavor to implement and investigate reciprocal-scaffolding treatment in virtual EFL learning context. More specifically, it analyzed the effect of reciprocal-scaffolding online treatment on Iranian EFL learners’ oral skills. After running placement test, 36 students formed the sample and they were randomly classified into two groups of experimental (EG=18) that received the mentioned treatment and control (CG=18) that were instructed using traditional teaching procedures. The data gathering tools included a homogeneity test, pretests and posttests in listening and speaking skills. The study was conducted in 16 sessions and the experimental group members received reciprocal-scaffolding strategies instruction in their speaking and listening courses, while the control group members practiced these two skills devoid of such instruction. The results of independent samples t-tests and paired t-tests performed on pretests and posttests revealed that the learners in the treatment group outperformed those in control group in both oral language skills.

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