Developing reading comprehension skills with educational videos
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https://doi.org/10.21030/anyp.2025.4.3Keywords:
first language pedagogy, reading comprehension, educational videos, teaching methods, independent learningAbstract
This study explores the possibilities for developing various levels of reading comprehension
using educational videos, which are becoming increasingly popular today. Literal reading,
which involves searching for specific information; interpretive reading, which requires drawing
conclusions; critical examination of texts; and the creative use of imagination can all be supported
by different types of educational videos. In its theoretical introduction, the study provides an
overview of the main operations and task types related to the levels of reading comprehension. It
also addresses strategies and developmental procedures for listening comprehension. The next
section examines several types of video (lecture-style, animated, combined, interactive, etc.) in
terms of which levels of reading comprehension they can help develop – through the integrated
interpretation of visual and verbal, auditory and written information – whether used in classroom
activities or for independent learning. Using specific educational videos, the study presents tasks
linked to different levels of reading comprehension, types of operations, and exercise types. These
examples can serve as models for creating additional exercises for upper primary and secondary
school students. The tasks are grouped into three categories: introductory and preparatory
activities before watching the educational videos, tasks performed during viewing, and reflective
activities after watching. The study also illustrates how educational videos can contribute not
only to the development of reading comprehension skills but also to the multifunctionality of
language skills.
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