Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: This study examines the impact of an extensive reading program (Cycle Licence d’Education) on the vocabulary, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills of 88 Moroccan English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. Over 14 weeks, with 120-minute sessions weekly, participants engaged with texts from various fields such as history, philosophy, sociology, psychology, education, politics, religion, and science. Using a quantitative research design, pre- and post-assessments were conducted to measure the outcomes of the extensive reading module. Results showed a significant improvement in vocabulary, with two-thirds of participants (66%) reporting considerable progress in both vocabulary acquisition and its practical application. The program also positively affected reading comprehension, as 93% of students felt confident reading and understanding complex texts. Furthermore, 84% of students acknowledged that the program significantly enhanced their critical thinking abilities when engaging with academic materials. These findings provide valuable insights for EFL/ESL educators and curriculum designers, highlighting the importance of extensive reading programs in developing language skills and fostering critical engagement with academic and literary texts.
Author: Maryem Larhmaid
Institution: Mohammed V University
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410469028