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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DISCOVERY LEARNING METHOD IN EXTENSIVE READING PROGRAMS TO BOOST READING MOTIVATION AND COMPREHENSION Sufiana Sufiana; Riski Zulkarnain; Nove Kurniati Sari; Oasis D’Arafah
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND SOCIAL RESEARCH Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : Smart Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54314/jssr.v9i1.5866

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Abstract: The persistent challenge of low reading motivation and comprehension among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners necessitates innovative pedagogical interventions. This study investigates the implementation of Discovery Learning Method within extensive reading programs as a means to enhance both reading motivation and comprehension among Indonesian university students. Employing a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design conducted over two iterative cycles, the research involved 31 undergraduate students enrolled in an English Class. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests, reading motivation questionnaires, classroom observations, and reflective journals. The intervention integrated Discovery Learning principles—stimulation, problem statement, data collection, data processing, verification, and generalization—into extensive reading sessions where students autonomously selected reading materials and constructed meaning through guided discovery. Quantitative findings revealed substantial improvements across both cycles: mean reading comprehension scores increased from 53.87 (Cycle I) to 73.55 (Cycle II), while reading motivation scores rose from 65.3 to 81.2. Qualitative data indicated enhanced student engagement, increased autonomous learning behaviors, and improved critical thinking skills. The study demonstrates that Discovery Learning Method, when systematically integrated into extensive reading programs, creates a synergistic effect that simultaneously addresses motivational and cognitive dimensions of reading. These findings contribute to the theoretical understanding of constructivist approaches in L2 reading pedagogy and offer practical implications for curriculum designers and English language educators seeking evidence-based strategies to foster meaningful reading engagement in EFL contexts. Keywords: Discovery Learning, Extensive Reading, Reading Motivation, Reading Comprehension, Classroom Action Research, EFL Pedagogy, Constructivist Learning Abstrak: Tantangan yang berkelanjutan berupa rendahnya motivasi dan pemahaman membaca pada pembelajar Bahasa Inggris sebagai Bahasa Asing (EFL) menuntut adanya intervensi pedagogis yang inovatif. Penelitian ini menginvestigasi implementasi Metode Discovery Learning dalam program membaca ekstensif sebagai upaya untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan pemahaman membaca mahasiswa perguruan tinggi di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus iteratif dan melibatkan 31 mahasiswa pada kelas bahasa Inggris. Data dikumpulkan melalui pre-test dan post-test, angket motivasi membaca, observasi kelas, serta jurnal reflektif. Intervensi penelitian mengintegrasikan prinsip-prinsip Discovery Learning—stimulasi, perumusan masalah, pengumpulan data, pengolahan data, verifikasi, dan generalisasi—ke dalam sesi membaca ekstensif, di mana mahasiswa secara mandiri memilih bahan bacaan dan mengonstruksi pemahaman melalui proses penemuan yang terarah. Temuan kuantitatif menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan pada kedua siklus: rata-rata skor pemahaman membaca meningkat dari 53,87 (Siklus I) menjadi 73,55 (Siklus II), sedangkan skor motivasi membaca meningkat dari 65,3 menjadi 81,2. Data kualitatif mengindikasikan adanya peningkatan keterlibatan mahasiswa, berkembangnya perilaku belajar mandiri, serta peningkatan keterampilan berpikir kritis. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Metode Discovery Learning, ketika diintegrasikan secara sistematis dalam program membaca ekstensif, menghasilkan efek sinergis yang secara simultan mengakomodasi dimensi motivasional dan kognitif dalam aktivitas membaca. Temuan ini berkontribusi terhadap penguatan pemahaman teoretis mengenai pendekatan konstruktivis dalam pedagogi membaca bahasa kedua serta memberikan implikasi praktis bagi perancang kurikulum dan pendidik bahasa Inggris yang mencari strategi berbasis bukti untuk menumbuhkan keterlibatan membaca yang bermakna dalam konteks EFL. Kata Kunci: Discovery Learning, Membaca Ekstensif, Motivasi Membaca, Pemahaman Membaca, Penelitian Tindakan Kelas, Pedagogi EFL, Pembelajaran Konstruktivis
Integrating IoT in Agricultural Education: A SAMR Model-Based STEM Approach Ulfa Rohmatul Khasanah; Nurul Fadilah; Dwi Oktarosada; Syaddam Syaddam; Nove Kurniati Sari
GreenTech Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Departmen Of Agro-industrial Technology, Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/greentech.v3i1.83

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The agricultural sector is currently facing an environmental crisis that demands early integration of technology through STEM education. This research aims to develop a learning recommendation model grounded in the SAMR stages as a structured pedagogical framework for integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) into the school environment. The method used is an exploratory qualitative method, which includes data reduction, activity analysis, and qualitative synthesis based on the SAMR model. Concept validation is conducted through a virtual simulation on the Autodesk Tinkercad platform to assess the design's technical and instructional feasibility. The research successfully designed three agricultural IoT prototypes: Smart Irrigation, Smart Seeding Heater, and Soggy Soil Alarm. These prototypes were systematically mapped from the Substitution to Redefinition level. Simulations show that threshold-based automated programming logic can be validated with high precision without the risk of cost or hardware damage. In conclusion, this model successfully bridges the gap between technical tools and meaningful pedagogical transformations. The implementation of virtual simulations has proven to be a strategic solution to enhance computational thinking skills and student engagement in solving real problems in an innovative and fun way.