ESLEC-7 (comprehensive reading strategy in 7 stages): An experimental approach to enhance reading comprehension in children

Valero-Ancco V.N.; Centeno-Lipa F.I.; Rojas-Castro D.L.; Pacco-Mamani F.G. · International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences (2025) · DOI: 10.21833/ijaas.2025.12.005

Resumen

Reading comprehension is a key skill because it enables students to create meaning, think critically, and gain knowledge. Many children, however, face difficulties in this area, which affects their school performance. This study examined the effect of the ESLEC-7 strategy on teaching reading comprehension to students in the third to sixth grades of primary school. The research followed a pre-experimental design with one group of 105 students, using pretest and posttest measures. The intervention applied the ESLEC-7 strategy systematically over a set period, and reading comprehension was assessed before and after using structured tools. Findings showed a significant improvement in literal, inferential, and critical comprehension, with statistically significant differences and moderate to high effect sizes, particularly in the upper grades. The study concludes that the ESLEC-7 strategy supports the overall development of reading comprehension by encouraging active reading, reflection, and text analysis.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional del Altiplano