INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF JIGSAW COOPERATIVE READING ON THE READING SKILLS OF ESL STUDENTS

Abstract

This research examines the efficiency of Jigsaw Cooperative Reading Techniques with regard to the development of English reading skills among English as a Second Language (ESL) students. The present research examines the effectiveness of the Jigsaw cooperative reading technique in enhancing English reading skills in 80 ESL students of Kips College Rahim Yar Khan. The research detects significant gains in reading comprehension, vocabulary improvement, improvement in speed and critical thinking. In the research, Jigsaw method is revealed as a powerful system of enhancement of the ESL learners’ reading skill. What the result reveals represents significant reading comprehension, learning vocabulary, reading speed and critical thinking improvement. The research supports the fact that Jigsaw cooperative method in reading has to be a fruitful method for enhancing ESL students’ English reading skill, and their level of motivation. The findings of this research have pedagogical relevance to ESL teaching practices and recommend ESL classroom use of the Jigsaw technique to enhance reading skills. Furthermore, the research shows the importance of collaborative learning environment in taking the irreversible step of establishing supportive and inclusive learning for ESL learners.