This study examines the perception and practice of expository text reading classes, focusing on the difficulties faced by 48 high school Korean language teachers. The survey included topics such as difficulties in expository reading classes, the exper...
This study examines the perception and practice of expository text reading classes, focusing on the difficulties faced by 48 high school Korean language teachers. The survey included topics such as difficulties in expository reading classes, the expertise required for these classes, preparation and practice patterns, the textbooks and materials primarily used, and collaboration with other subjects.
The survey results revealed that the difficulties in expository text reading classes were multifaceted, involving student factors such as cognitive and affective characteristics, institutional factors including the socio-cultural contexts, and teacher factors related to their expertise in expository reading. The study also showed that, due to the influence of Korea’s entrance exam culture, expository text reading classes primarily focus on teaching students to “understand and explain reading passages and apply test-taking strategies needed to solve problems.”