Document Type
Honors Thesis
Production/Collection Date
June 2025
Production/Collection Location
Bali, Indonesia
Abstract
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education has had a complex history globally. This is especially true for Bali, Indonesia, where tourism is the main driver of the local economy. Learning English is highly valued, yet many students are left struggling to build the skills needed to rise above the local poverty line. In this action research study, the primary goal was to analyze students’ reading proficiencies to recommend the implementation of a reading program that could be appropriately tailored to individual students. This was done through administering a reading test, tracking both comprehension and reading speed, and a survey to gauge the students’ self-perceptions of their English language abilities. There were correlations drawn between an individual’s self-perceived ability and average reading speed, while there was no clear correlation between self-perception and comprehension ability. Results suggest that the correlation between self-perceived ability and reading speed allows for appropriate reading recommendations based off a student’s self-rating. However, teacher input is important to ensure student comprehension is at a similar level. This would allow for efficient implementation and continuation of the program.
Disciplines
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | First and Second Language Acquisition | Language and Literacy Education
Publication Date
2025
Language
English
Faculty Mentor of Honors Project
Jeffrey Witzel
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Katherine L., "How Self-Perceptions Relate to Recorded Proficiency: An Action Research Project Aimed at Implementing a Supplemental Reading Program for Balinese Students" (2025). 2025 Fall Honors Capstones Projects-Archive. 36.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/honors_fall2025/36
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