Investigating the Use of Cognitive and MetacognitiveStrategies in Relation to EFL Learners’ ReadingComprehension EnhancementThe case of second year Master students at UniversityMohamed Seddik Ben Yahia of Jijel

Abstract

It is hypothesized that if students employ cognitive and metacognitive strategies while reading, their reading comprehension will be improved. To test such a hypothesis, a questionnaire is designed and administered to all Master2 students studying English at University Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia of Jijel. The results, yielded from a population of 63 students, reveal key points with regard to the topic under investigation. Master2 students are found to use cognitive and metacognitive strategies frequently to cope with the problems faced while reading, and reach reading comprehension. Thus, this denotes that they view cognitive and metacognitive strategies as an effective tool which facilitates their reading comprehension since they report a frequent use of those strategies while reading