scholarly journals The Effects of Using Semantic Mapping Strategy Training on Reading Comprehension Performance Among Uthm Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.21) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Thuwaibah Binti Mohd Junaid ◽  
. .
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Strategy Training ◽  
Semantic Mapping ◽  
Mapping Strategy ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Reading Texts

The objective of this study is to identify the effects of semantic mapping on the reading comprehension texts among University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) degree students. This study sought to determine if there are any benefits in instructing UTHM students to use semantic mapping as a mean of improving their comprehension of information in reading texts. The effects will be measured by comparing the results of pre test and post test conducted among the students.  The sample consisted of 40 UTHM degree students who were from one class.  All of them received the semantic mapping strategy training and sat for both pre test and post test.  The findings indicated that semantic mapping strategy training affected the reading comprehension performance among the students based on the differences in the students’ results of pre test and post test.   The results of this finding can be implied by educators in their teaching and learning process.   

scholarly journals Designing Big Story Book Project (BSBP) in Teaching Reading Comprehension

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
Aswin Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Reading Test ◽  
The Other ◽  
Teaching Reading ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Test Treatment

This research aimed find out the effectiveness of using big story book project (BSBP) in teaching reading comprehension and to know the advantages and the disadvantages of using BSBP in teaching reading comprehension. The researcher applied pre-experimental research design and consists of pre-test, treatment and post-test in order to find whether the big story book project (BSBP) effective in teaching reading comprehension. The instruments used in this research were reading test and questionnaire. The result from this research shows that using big story book project (BSBP) in teaching reading comprehension is effective. It is proved by the result that there is significant difference between the result of the students’ mean score in the pre-test and the post-test. In the pre-test, the students’ mean score is (43.79) and in the post-test is (80.37). Furthermore, it is proved by the probability value is smaller than α (0.00 < 0.05). On the other word, BSBP has advantages to the students if applied in teaching and learning process, especially in reading subject.

scholarly journals READING NARRATIVE BY SEMANTIC MAPPING: A STRATEGY TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ COMPREHENSION

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
Durratul Hikmah ◽  
Mohammad Sofyan Adi Pranata
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Narrative Text ◽  
Semantic Mapping ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Comprehension Skill ◽  
Mapping Strategy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

This study attempted to investigate the effectiveness of using semantic mapping strategy for improving students’ reading comprehension skill on narrative text. This study employed a quasi-experimental design by dividing the research group into control and experimental group. In this study, a pre-test and post-test experimental design with control group was used. The instruments used to collect the data were reading comprehension tests before and after the treatment.  The study was conducted at grade VIII of SMP Nurul Jadid Probolinggo at which the students were identified as having problem in comprehending English narrative text. The finding showed that semantic mapping strategy can improve students’ comprehension on reading narrative text.

scholarly journals Improving The Eighth Grade Students’ Reading Comprehension Achievement by Using Semantic Mapping Technique

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maulinda Yuliani ◽  
Zakiyah Tasnim ◽  
Wiwiek Eko Bindarti
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Mapping Technique ◽  
Semantic Mapping ◽  
English Reading ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Reading Text

English is a foreign language (EFL) for Indonesian students. Therefore, many students still get difficulties to comprehend an English reading text that they read. To overcome the problem, this classroom action research investigated how to improve the students' active participation and their reading comprehension achievement by using Semantic Mapping technique. The research participants were the eighth-grade students at SMPN 8 Jember. Based on the results of the observation and a reading comprehension test, it can be concluded that the implementation of Semantic Mapping technique could improve the eighth-grade students’ achievement in reading comprehension of descriptive text. The research results also showed that the students became more fun and more actively participated both individually and in a group during the teaching and learning process of reading comprehension.

scholarly journals A Discussion on A Code Sound Reading System: A Case Study of I Can Read Greenville Language Center

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Wiwik Andreani ◽  
Junita Junita
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Reading Skill ◽  
System A ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Reading System

Article described the code sound reading system applied in I Can Read (ICR) Greenville language center. The research was done qualitatively through the observation of teaching and learning process in three different classes of ICR 1 level at the center. A pre-test and post-test for reading were taken from Book 2 of ICR 1. Participants were three classes with three different teachers having different working experiences. The results of the research were: (1) the use of code sounds in reading was useful to improve students’ reading skill which was shown by the increasing of correctly pronounced code sounds; (2) the students’ reading skill and reading comprehension had improved, regardless the teachers’ teaching style. In conclusion, a code sound reading system is successful in helping students to improve their reading skill and reading comprehension, regardless the teachers’ teaching style.

scholarly journals Exploring Reciprocal Teaching Method on EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-142
Author(s):  
Ahmad Ridho Rojabi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Reciprocal Teaching ◽  
English Department ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Reading Texts

This research was carried out as the learning activities in the reading classroom were not yet effective. As a result, the student's ability to comprehend reading texts was poor. This study aims to improve the EFL students’ reading comprehension by implementing the Reciprocal Teaching Method (RTM), especially in comprehending IELTS reading texts. Classroom action research was conducted by following four stages; planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting the actions. The Reciprocal Teaching Method (RTM) consists of four stages; predicting, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing to engage the learners in groupwork activities, boost motivation, as well as enhance their comprehension. 28 learners from the English department who enrolled in the Reading course were selected as participants. Data were gathered through observations, tests, interviews, as well as document reviews. The results revealed that the Reciprocal Teaching Method (RTM) boosts students' ability to comprehend the IELTS reading texts and engages them during the teaching and learning process.

The Effects of Semantic Mapping on Reading Comprehension

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elamathi Supramaniam ◽  
Zaidah Zainal
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Semantic Mapping ◽  
Lower Secondary School ◽  
Exposure Test ◽  
Mapping Strategy ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Study Test ◽  
Research Questions

The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of semantic mapping strategy on reading comprehension of lower secondary school learners. The research questions explored include: (1) Does semantic mapping strategy have an effect on reading comprehension? (2) What are the students’ perceptions towards semantic mapping strategy in reading comprehension? The participants of this study were ten form-two students. Test 1(Pre-test), Test 2 (Post-test) and an interview were conducted in this study. Test 1 was administered before students were exposed to the semantic mapping strategy. After two weeks of semantic mapping exposure, Test 2 was administered to examine the effectiveness and improvement of the learners’ reading comprehension. Using mean scores, results showed that learners performed better in Test 2 than in Test 1, indicating the effectiveness of employing semantic mapping strategy in reading comprehension. From the qualitative analysis of the interview data, the findings showed that students enjoyed and learned better when semantic mapping strategy was employed.

scholarly journals The Use of Round Robin Technique to Improve The Reading Comprehension at The Eight Year Students’ of SMP Negeri 1 Suppa Kab Pinrang

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-54
Author(s):  
Siti hasrina ◽  
Nanning ◽  
Mujahidah
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Round Robin ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Know How ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Reading Teaching ◽  
Academic Year

To solve problem in the learning process, the researcher applied an innovative technique to improve the students’ reading comprehension. The researcher offered round robin technique as a technique to teach reading. The objective of the research are expected to find out whether or not the use Round Robin technique be able to improve the students’ reading comprehension and to know how is the students’ response toward the implementation of Round Robin technique in reading comprehension of the eight year students’ at SMPN 1 Suppa Kab.Pinrang.The result of this research was expected to be useful information in the English teaching and learning process especially in the reading teaching. This research applied pre-experimental method, with two group pre-test and post-test design. The samples of the research were consisted of 23 students from six classes taken from the population at the eight year students of SMP Negeri 1 Suppa Kab.Pinrang second semester in Academic Year 2017/2018.The result of the data analysis showed that the students’ reading comprehension was improved . It could be showed from The result of the t-obtained value (2.391) was higher than t-table value (2.074). Those indicated that H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted. It meant that the students’ reading comprehension was able to increase by using round robin technique.  

scholarly journals THE USE OF POSSE (PREDICT, ORGANIZE, SEARCH, SUMMARIZE, AND EVALUATE) STRATEGY TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION IN NARRATIVE TEXT AT THE TENTH GRADE OF SMK PGRI 2 DENPASAR IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019/2020

Widya Accarya ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-215
Author(s):  
Vety Isma Ulfa ◽  
I Gusti Ayu Indah Triana Juliari
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Narrative Text ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Academic Year

Abstract This research aims to improve the tenth grade students’ reading comprehension by using POSSE strategy in SMK PGRI 2 Denpasar. It was an action research study which consisted of two cycles.The subjects of the research were students of X grade AK2 of SMK PGRI 2 Denpasar in the academic year 2019/2020. The qualitative data were collected by anlyzing the results of observation and interviewed the students on the learning process. The procedure of the research consisted of some stages, namely: planning, action, observation, and reflection. The instruments used of this research were observation sheet, interview guide, and tests. The method of collecting data were used interview, documentation, observation and test. The results of this research showed that the use of POSSE strategy was succesfully improve the students’ reading comprehension. Based on the quantitative data, the students’ mean scores for the reading comprehension improved from 55 in pre-test to 69 in post test 1 and 79 in post test 2. Meanwhile, from interviewed the students about the use of POSSE strategy showed that it helped the students to understand narrative text and helped them enrich their vocabulary knowledge. Besides that, the use of POSSE strategy could attract their attention in teaching and learning process. Keywords: Reading Comprehension, Narrative Text, POSSE strategy.   Abstrak Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pemahaman membaca siswa kelas sepuluh dengan menggunakan strategi POSSE di SMK PGRI 2 Denpasar. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang terdiri dari 2 skilus. Subjek penelitian ini adalah terdiri dari 35 siswa kelas X AK2 di SMK PGRI 2 Denpasar tahun ajaran 2019/2020. Data kualitatif dikumpulkan melalui menganalisis hasil observasi dan interview siswa terhadap proses pembelajaran. Prosedur penelitian terdiri dari beberapa tahapan yaitu perencanaan, tindakan, observasi dan refleksi. Instrument dari penelitian ini menggunakan lembar observasi, pedoman wawancara, dan tes. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode wawancara, dokumentasi, observasi, dan tes evaluasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan strategi POSSE berhasil untuk meningkatkan pemahaman membaca siswa. Berdasarkan data kuantitatif, nilai rata-rata siswa untuk pemahaman membaca meningkat dari 55 di pre-test, menja1di 69 di post-test 1, dan 79 di post-test 2. Sementara itu, hasil wawancara para siswa tentang penggunaan strategi POSSE menunjukkan  bahwa dapat membantu siswa untuk memahami teks naratif dan membantu mereka memperbanyak pengetahuan kosa kata. Selain itu, penggunaan strategi POSSE dapat menarik perhatian mereka dalam proses belajar mengajar. Kata Kunci: Pemahaman membaca, teks naratif, strategi POSSE.

scholarly journals IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH SEMANTIC MAPPING STRATEGY FOR INDONESIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-64
Author(s):  
Adelia Puspa ◽  
Syahrial .
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Semantic Mapping ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mapping Strategy ◽  
Third Phase ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Implementation Of The Strategy ◽  
Reading Texts

This research investigates how semantic mapping strategy can improve students’ reading comprehension. The subject of this research was the ten grade students consisted of 32 students. In this classroom action research, the researcher used quantitative data to see the improvement of the students’ reading comprehension, and qualitative data to explain the change in students’ behaviour during the implementation of the strategy. Based on the result of the test conducted at the end of the cycle and the analysis of the observation checklist and field notes, it could be concluded that both the students’ reading comprehension and the students’ attitude during the reading class have been improved. The students who passed the test improved from 43.75% at the baseline data to 87.5% at the end of cycle II. This improvement mostly influenced by the second and the third phase of semantic mapping strategy, which are brainstorming categorization. In this phases, the students activate their prior know and learn to visualize relationship between ideas and put them into categories. Thus, the students have a better comprehension of the text. The students also showed better motivation, interest, participation, and enthusiasm toward the learning process proven by the results of the observation. However, the materials in this present research were short reading texts. The implementation of the strategy on longer reading texts should be taken into a deeper study in the future research.

scholarly journals Improving The Students’ Reading Comprehension in Narrative Text by Using SQ3R

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Ahmad Heriyanto ◽  
Siswantoro Siswantoro ◽  
Teguh Sarosa
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Main Idea ◽  
Classroom Situation ◽  
Data Coding ◽  
Implicit Information ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Mean

The objectives of this classroom action research are to identify: (1)<strong> </strong>whether SQ3R method can improve the students‟ reading comprehension; (2) the classroom situation of using SQ3R method in teaching and learning process. The research data were collected by using techniques of interview, observation, questionnaire and tests. The qualitative data were analyzed by assembling the data, coding the data, comparing the data, building interpretations, and reporting the outcomes. The quantitative data were analyzed by comparing the mean score of pre-test and post-test. The research findings show that SQ3R method can improve the students‟ reading comprehension and the classroom situation. It can improve the students‟ reading comprehension in five aspects including finding main idea, explicit and implicit information, reference of pronoun, and identifying the meaning of word. The classroom situation shows that the students are more active in teaching and learning process. They pay more attention to the teachers‟ explanation; look conducive and enthusiastic in reading class.

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