A Metacognitive and Social Strategy to Improve Content Lecture Comprehension
Dr. Abdul Wahed Al Zumor recently delivered a compelling presentation on enhancing lecture comprehension in English department content courses. This seminar, organized by the Language Research Center of King Khalid University on November 28, 2016, showcased his newly completed research project, titled "A Metacognitive and Social Strategy to Improve Content Lecture Comprehension."
In his presentation, Dr. Al Zumor deftly differentiated between direct and indirect strategies, the latter incorporating metacognitive and social tactics. He pinpointed core issues concerning teaching and learning within the Faculty of Languages and Translation that necessitate in-depth investigation. To illustrate these issues, he presented student grade statistics, identified obstacles inhibiting effective lecture comprehension, and highlighted the challenges students face from their perspective.
Dr. Al Zumor's research yielded significant insights into students' attitudes towards content lectures, issues with instructors and teaching methods, and students' lack of necessary background knowledge. We are delighted to announce that his pivotal research has been accepted for publication as a chapter in an upcoming book by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, a testament to its academic value.
The seminar concluded with a vibrant question-and-answer session, during which attendees shared their perspectives on improving lecture comprehension. Overall, the seminar was a resounding success, significantly contributing to the ongoing discourse on enhancing lecture comprehension in English department courses.
