A Case Study of a Korean Reading Class Using the Reciprocal Reading Approach－ For International Students majoring in Business Administration

The purpose of this study was to develop a class model based on the Reciprocal Reading Approach for international students majoring in business administration, implement the class, and evaluate its effectiveness through a case study. The study aimed to assess changes in the use of higher cognition strategies before and after implementing the Reciprocal Reading Approach, as well as to investigate learn ers’ perceptions. For this purpose, the Survey of Reading Strategies (SORS), a tool for assessing higher cognition reading strategies, was employed. Additionally, a questionnaire with open-ended questions was administered to thoroughly examine and analyze learners’ perceptions. The findings are summarized as follows: First, the Reciprocal Reading Approach proved to be a beneficial teaching model for learners, as it increased their interest and confidence in their major classes. This approach fosters interactions among learners during the reading process, facili tating mutual assistance and purposeful engagement in reading activities, thereby enhancing their overall participation in learning. Second, an analysis of learners' metacognitive reading strategies revealed an increase in their frequency of use af ter implementation of the Reciprocal Reading Approach. Comparing the pre- and post-intervention results, the learners demonstrated a slight improvement in the use of metacognitive reading strategies, with reduced variability in their application of these strategies. This suggests that the Reciprocal Reading Approach significantly supports learners in overcoming various challenges encountered in reading materi als related to their majors. Third, the learners perceived that classes employing the Reciprocal Reading Approach helped them grasp the content covered in their major classes. They found it particularly useful for understanding complex terms and concepts related to their field of study. In conclusion, the Reciprocal Reading Ap proach was effective for international students majoring in business administration, which is consistent with the findings of previous studies. Further research focusing on its application to other major subjects is recommended for future investigation.