The Read-Aloud Method as an Effective Teaching Tool: Mixed-Methods Action Research

Abstract

The purpose of this exploratory action research is to examine whether the Read-Aloud Method is beneficial for improving underperforming students’ reading fluency and automaticity, which in turn may help improve their reading comprehension. Data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively to assess the method’s potential benefits. Results indicate that the Read-Aloud Method not only contributed to improved fluency features but also helped increase student confidence in learning Korean.