READING STRATEGY AWARENESS TRAINING TO EMPOWER ONLINE READING

Abstract

This article discusses the new characteristics of online texts which demand new literacy in comprehending the different types of online texts. Using Anderson’s Online Survey of Reading Strategies (OSORS) inventory, the writer initiates strategy awareness training to facilitate and scaffold learners’ online reading tasks. Analysis of the learners’ activities and responses after the strategy awareness training reveals that learners are more aware of selecting more strategies that fulfil their desired learning outcomes. In addition, learners also conceived new strategies unlisted in the OSORS inventory. Results indicate that strategy awareness training could help in highlighting pertinent strategies and empower learners to read online.