The Effect of Authentic Problem – Based Learning in Enhancing Reading Comprehension

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10.2991/assehr.k.211020.016How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Authentic Problem Based Learning, Reading Comprehension

Abstract

Limited background knowledge, lack of student motivation, limited vocabulary, and difficulties to comprehend materials are still problematic commonly for students’ in reading comprehension. The purpose of this study is to enhance reading comprehension through authentic problem-based learning of eight grade students in SMPN 1 Babat. A mixed method design is employed with quasi-experimental of pre-test and post-test group experimental class and control class, and a survey to check students readiness which are analyzed quantitatively. The researchers are working to employ authentic problem- based learning by allotting materials contextually to real situation such as journey/trip, holiday and travelling videos then let students discuss story from the text to solve problems unconsciously. The result of T-test indicates that Authentic problem based learning was better than using convensional learning in reding comprehension. An interview of the respondents is also employed to see opinion of students related to affective aspects. Results show that there is significant result of the increasing comprehension of the students (p is below 0.05). Data from questionnaire also show which most of the respondents rocket motivation and interested in reading comprehension in which they are enthusiastic to learn fun, easy, and active in class. Usefull procedures of implementation as well as further recommendations are also provided in this study.

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© 2021, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Halimatus Sa’diyah
AU  - KhoirulAnwar
AU  - Agus Wardhono
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/10/21
TI  - The Effect of Authentic Problem – Based Learning in Enhancing Reading Comprehension
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st UMGESHIC International Seminar on Health, Social Science and Humanities (UMGESHIC-ISHSSH 2020)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 84
EP  - 94
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.211020.016
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.211020.016
ID  - Sa’diyah2021
ER  -