Exploring the Nexus between Lexical Knowledge and Reading Comprehension of the Tertiary Education Students

Abstract: The Philippines attained the lowest position in terms of reading comprehension among the other countries (Caraig & Quimbo, 2022). This significant observation emphasizes the need to assess lexical knowledge's impact on reading comprehension. Consequently, the aim of this study is to evaluate the lexical knowledge and reading comprehension abilities of 4th-year Education students, while also investigating the correlation between these two dimensions. A total of 109 4th-year students, including 38 BSED and 71 BEED students, participated in the study. Data were collected through a survey questionnaire consisting of 60 questions, with half dedicated to lexical knowledge and the other half to reading comprehension. The results indicate a positive correlation between higher lexical knowledge and reading comprehension skills, suggesting a significant relationship between the two. The findings underscore the importance of emphasizing lexical knowledge as it enhances students' understanding and comprehension of written texts, and contributes to their proficiency in spoken English. In conclusion, this study highlights the significance of lexical knowledge in enhancing students' reading comprehension abilities and emphasizes the importance of targeted lexical development to improve language skills and overall academic performance.

Keywords: Lexical Knowledge, Reading Comprehension, English Proficiency, Education Students.

Title: Exploring the Nexus between Lexical Knowledge and Reading Comprehension of the Tertiary Education Students

Author: Sophomore Talle Vacalares, Rica Jane Abilar, Erjhon Cata-ag, Cristopher Madriaga, France Lumahang, John Mark Sayasay

International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations

ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)

Vol. 11, Issue 2, April 2023 - June 2023

Page No: 81-88

Research Publish Journals

Website: www.researchpublish.com

Published Date: 31-May-2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7990263

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