Exploring the Effect of Metacognitive Strategy Instruction on EFL Learners’ Listening Comprehension Skill

Abstract

Abstract The present study investigates the effect of treatment with five (05) metacognitive strategies namely problem solving, planning and evaluation, mental translation, personal knowledge and direct attention on EFL students’ listening comprehension achievement. In this regard, a longitudinal mixed methods case study was carried out involving one hundred (100) informants belonging to first and second years LMD. The researcher made use of a combination of research instruments to collect data such as two written tests (a pre-test and a post test); retrospective interviews, think-aloud protocols, a Metacognitive Awareness Listening Questionnaire (MALQ) as well as learners’ diaries. Listening metacognitive strategy instruction proved to be efficient as it helped in increasing students’ motivation, self-confidence and autonomy.