scholarly journals THE ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION ABILITY AT INDONESIAN MARITIME ACADEMY, MEDAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 299-306
Author(s):  
I Wy. Digeyasa ◽  
Lamhot Naibaho
Keyword(s):  
Student Achievement ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
English Language ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Taxonomic Level ◽  
Comprehension Ability ◽  
Improve Student Achievement ◽  
Reading Comprehension Ability

This study is about the analysis of students’ reading comprehension ability, it is done to find out how students’ reading comprehension ability. This study was done at Indonesian Maritime Academy, Medan. The method of the study was quantitative with survey design. The instrument of the study used was a set of reading comprehension test which were constructed based on the taxonomic level. The respondent of this study were 83 respondents who were randomly selected, consisting of two students who studied English for almost two years at Indonesian Maritime Academy, Medan. The result is that the level of students’ reading comprehension among students is at the moderate level and there is a significant relationship between reading comprehension and English language achievement. In conclusion, one way to improve student achievement in English language subjects is by increasing the level of students ’reading comprehension.

scholarly journals THE ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION ABILITY AT INDONESIAN MARITIME ACADEMY, MEDAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 24-31
Author(s):  
I Wy. Digeyasa ◽  
Lamhot Naibaho
Keyword(s):  
Student Achievement ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
English Language ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Taxonomic Level ◽  
Comprehension Ability ◽  
Improve Student Achievement ◽  
Reading Comprehension Ability

This study is about the analysis of students’ reading comprehension ability, it is done to find out how students’ reading comprehension ability. This study was done at Indonesian Maritime Academy, Medan. The method of the study was quantitative with survey design. The instrument of the study used was a set of reading comprehension test which were constructed based on the taxonomic level. The respondent of this study were 83 respondents who were randomly selected, consisting of two students who studied English for almost two years at Indonesian Maritime Academy, Medan. The result is that the level of students’ reading comprehension among students is at the moderate level and there is a significant relationship between reading comprehension and English language achievement. In conclusion, one way to improve student achievement in English language subjects is by increasing the level of students ’reading comprehension.

The Effect of Project–Based Learning on Undergraduate EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension Ability

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aziza KAVLU
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
21St Century ◽  
English Language ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vocabulary Skills ◽  
Comprehension Ability ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Reading Comprehension Ability

 Globalization in the 21st century and rapid strides in technology have increased the need for communication in English as is has become a lingua franca. English is also needed as a tool to assist academic advancement, career promotion and information-seeking in general. Hence, good English reading comprehension ability and a sufficient vocabulary range are both vital for university students for these purposes. Therefore, educators have to take into consideration these improvements and attempt to apply various innovative approaches during the education process. Project–Based Learning (PBL) is an approved method that equips learners not only with the 21st century skills (critical-thinking, problem-solving, life–long learning skills, creativity, innovation, collaboration, real-life- setting communication skills), but also has remarkable effects on enhancing learners’ English language skills. The main purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between the implementation of PBL and elementary level EFL learners’ reading comprehension ability. The present study investigates whether learners’ reading comprehension ability and vocabulary skills improve with the application of PBL. Forty-five first year Faculty of Education students at Ishik University (Iraq, Erbil) participated in the study, in which the experimental group was taught reading comprehension using PBL methods, while the control group – without PBL. The results confirm that the measured variables (reading and vocabulary skills) showed a significant positive progress in the experimental group. The researcher indicates that reading and acquiring required vocabulary become more efficient and enjoyable for students, when PBL is implemented. 

scholarly journals An Experimental Study Skills To Enhance Reading Skill

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (9) ◽  
pp. 6087-6089
Author(s):  
Dr.L.Bapitha Dr. S. Gunasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Study Skills ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Reading Skill ◽  
Comprehension Ability ◽  
College Of Engineering ◽  
Reading Comprehension Ability

Reading, Knowledge, Motivation Reading is not only one of the most important skills in language teaching, but also one of the main objectives of learning English in general. Many factors such as students’ background knowledge, motivation, interest, organization of the texts and study skills may affect reading skill. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether teaching study skills would increase students’ reading comprehension ability or not. To achieve this goal an experiment was carried out at Anna University College of Engineering, Ramanathapuram, Tamilnadu, India during the second semester of 2016-2017. The results of the study supported the argument that skills in reading depend on the precise coordination of a number of special reading skills and there is a significant relationship between the knowledge of study skills and reading comprehension.

scholarly journals The Effects of Visualization Training Techniques on Reading Comprehension Ability of Iranian Intermediate EFL Learners

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Zahra Sanati
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
English Language ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Conventional Instruction ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Comprehension Ability ◽  
English Language Institute ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Reading Comprehension Ability

The present study was conducted to investigate the impact of visualization on reading comprehension ability of Iranian intermediate EFL learners. To fulfill the purpose of the study, 40 out of 100 intermediate learners of an English language institute were chosen by means of administering a PET Test. Based on the results of the homogenizing test, two groups were formed, and learners were not randomly assigned to an experimental group and a control one. Then, both groups were provided with seven teaching sessions. A pretest was given to all examinees to capture the initial differences. Learners in the experimental group were taught to visualize the words using a variety of visualization strategies before, during, and after reading the text in class. However, students in the control group were provided with a conventional instruction in traditional classes like reading the text aloud, translating the text, and providing synonyms and antonyms, if it was needed. After teaching sessions, a posttest was given to students of both groups. The statistical analysis of obtained results using paired t-test and ANCOVA revealed that the participants in the experimental group outperformed the participants in the control group. The findings of this study showed that the effect of visualization as an instructional technology on Iranian EFL learners’ reading comprehension was extremely noticeable. The findings of the present study may have some theoretical and practical implications for both Iranian EFL teachers and students, as well as for curriculum designers and developers.

scholarly journals PENGGUNAAN MEDIA KOMIK BERBAHASA INGGRIS SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA PEMAHAMAN BAHASA INGGRIS PADA SISWA KELAS VIII SMPN 3 TELUK KUANTAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 883
Author(s):  
Sasti Karmiani
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
English Language ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Comprehension Ability ◽  
Research Procedure ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Reading Comprehension Ability

This study aims to improve the ability to read English comprehension of class VIII A students at SMPN 3 Teluk Kuantanthrough English-language comic media. This research is a classroom action research conducted by following John Elliot'smodel research procedure which includes planning, action, observation, reflection or evaluation. The study was conducted atSMPN 3 Teluk Kuantan in 2018-2019 academic year in odd semester for students of class VIII A, totaling 21 students. Theresults showed that before being given learning using English-language comic media, the average score of students' readingcomprehension was 57.38 (28.57 %) with less criteria. After reading comprehension learning using English language comicmedia the first cycle the average score of students' reading comprehension ability increased to 64.76 (57.14 %) whichincluded in the criteria sufficient, and learning is done in the second cycle students' reading comprehension ability has anincrease in the average value and a percentage of 75.23 (80.95 %) with good criteria.

Examining Mindset and Grit in Concurrent and Future Reading Comprehension: A Twin Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly M. Martinez ◽  
LaTasha R Holden ◽  
Sara Ann Hart ◽  
Jeanette Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Preliminary Test ◽  
Cognitive Factors ◽  
Potential Intervention ◽  
Comprehension Ability ◽  
Twin Method ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Ability Measure ◽  
Reading Comprehension Ability

Non-cognitive factors have gained attention in recent years as potential intervention targets for academic achievement improvement in students. Two notable facets, intelligence mindset and grit, have been of particular interest. Both have been shown to consistently improve educational outcomes, although little work has focused on reading ability. We used a correlational and twin method design to preliminary test if mindset and grit could be potential intervention targets to increase reading ability. As such, we examined the relation between both grit and mindset on current, future, and change in reading comprehension ability in a twin sample. We used data from 422 twin pairs (171 monozygotic pairs, 251 dizygotic pairs) drawn from the Florida Twin Project on Reading, Behavior and Environment (Taylor et al., 2019). Twins were on average 13 years old when the questionnaire and first reading ability measure were collected, and on average 15 years old when the second reading ability measure was collected. Weak and moderate positive correlations were found between both mindset and grit with each reading ability score and neither were significantly related to change in reading ability. Twin modeling suggested little to no common genetic or environmental influences between mindset and grit to reading ability. In total, our results do not lend support to the notion of mindset or grit being a mechanism of change for reading ability.

scholarly journals Applying Sight Translation as a Means to Enhance Reading Ability of Iranian EFL Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Moslem Fatollahi
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Reading Instruction ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Comprehension Ability ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Iranian Context ◽  
Reading Comprehension Ability

<p>Sight translation is the oral translation of a written text and is a mixture of translation and interpreting. Sight translation is a widely-used activity in translation training programs. Yet, this mode of translation has rarely been applied as a reading instruction technique in Iranian EFL instruction context in spite of the growing interest in using sight translation in language teaching and learning. This study aims at investigating the effect of sight translation on the reading comprehension ability of Iranian undergraduate EFL students. This is a quasi-experimental study involving treatment. To this end, four reading comprehension classes involving 70 learners were divided into two groups, with the experimental one receiving reading instruction with sight translation exercises and the control group receiving reading instruction without sight translation exercises. The posttest results revealed that the experimental group performing sight translation exercises in classroom outperformed the control group who had not engaged in sight translation. This study has implications for ELT instructors and learners in an Iranian context as they can use sight translation exercises as an effective technique for improving the reading comprehension ability of their learners.</p>

Paragraph-reading comprehension ability in Mandarin-speaking children with cochlear implants

2014 ◽  
Vol 125 (6) ◽  
pp. 1449-1455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Che-Ming Wu ◽  
Li-Ang Lee ◽  
Wei-Chieh Chao ◽  
Yung-Ting Tsou ◽  
Yen-An Chen
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Cochlear Implants ◽  
Comprehension Ability ◽  
Reading Comprehension Ability

Reading, Encoding, Annotating, and Pondering Technique As Learning Process In Pandemic Era to Improve Reading Comprehension Stability or Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58
Author(s):  
Ferri Susanto
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
The Internet ◽  
School Based ◽  
Comprehension Ability ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Student Observation ◽  
Reading Comprehension Ability

The students' reading comprehension is very lowat the pandemic era, Theyare difficult to understand  the text, they don’t haveEnough English vocabulary, Many teachers/lecturer used  techniques that wereless precise in teaching reading, and the students got reading comprehension scores below the minimum completion criteria (KKM). This research aims to determine whether using Reading, Encoding, Annotating, and Pondering techhnique as Learning process in pandemic era to improve reading comprehension stability for students.This research is conducted by using descriptive qualitative method, which describe of students’s problem at pandemic era by zoom in the Internet after that, analyze the data which used percentage.The researcher also has done pre-assesment for supporting accurate data.The subjects of this research were 20 students, consisted 11 females and 9 males. The subject Instrument used in this research is reading comprehension test, researcher observation cheklits and field notes, student observation Cheklist and field notes, interview and documentation by zoom at the Internet. According to avarage results, the increasing for  students' reading comprehension ability on the pre-assessment  is the average student reaches, (55.14%), learning 1  (62.15%), learning 2  (70.14%), and learning 3 (75.65%)  avarage students’ score increase and got standardization of school. Based on the result in each levels which  there is  indeed REAP technique could increasing students’ reading comprehension text.

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