Research Article Details

Citation Journal Title: International Jordanian Journal Aryam for Humanities and Social Sciences

Citation Title: The Use of Reading Strategies and its Impact to Activate Students' Prior Knowledge

Citation Author: Belouiza Ouafaa, Koumachi Bani

Citation Affiliation: ¹Doctoral Student,FLLA, Ibn Tofail Univrsity, Kenitra, Morocco, ²Associate Professor, FLLA, Ibn Tofail University, kenitra, Morocco

Citation Volume: 7

Citation Issue: 2

Citation Year: 2025

Citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.65811/722

Citation PDF: https://aijj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IJJA-VOL7-ISSUE-2NO-2-2025-PP-18-23-PDF-1.pdf

Received Date: 9 March 2019

Revised Date: 7 April 2025

Accepted Date: 12 May 2025

Publication Date: 19 Jun 2025

First Page: 18

Citation Abstract: This study examines the role of reading strategies in activating students’ prior knowledge, with a particular focus on how such strategies support comprehension and learning in English language education, especially in Moroccan clasrooms. Utilizing a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 Moroccan EFL teachers . The interviews explored participants’ awareness, use, and perceived effectiveness of various reading strategies, including previewing, predicting, and connecting texts to personal experiences or prior knowledge. Interstingly, the analysis of the interview data revealed that strategic reading practices contribute significantly to the activation of background knowledge, thereby enhancing understanding and retention of textual information. Ultimately, The findings indicate that Moroccan EFL teachers employ a wide range of techniques to ensure that their students understand the text. The reason behind resorting to a wide range of techniques to make sure their students fully.

Citation Keywords: Reading Strategies, Prior Knowledge Activation, EFL Teachers.