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MENTORING SECOND SEMESTER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ READING SKILLS AT UNIVERSITAS ISLAM TRIBAKTI LIRBOYO KEDIRI AND UNIVERSITAS NUSANTARA PGRI KEDIRI THROUGH EXTENSIVE READING Ummy Khoirunisya' Masyhudianti; Khoiriyah; Ei Mon Kyaw; Mochammad Abdullah Salim; Rahayu Meliasari; Muhammad Raihan
BHAKTI: JURNAL PENGABDIAN DAN PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT Vol. 4 No. 02 (2025): Desember
Publisher : Universitas Islam Tribakti (UIT) Lirboyo Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33367/e3kts653

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  This community service project aimed to enhance the reading skills of second-semester university students at Universitas Islam Tribakti Lirboyo Kediri and Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri through an extensive reading program. The program, conducted from April to July 2025, involved 59 students and included training sessions and seminars focused on extensive reading strategies. The objective was to improve students' vocabulary, reading comprehension, and overall reading interest. This study employed a service-learning approach that included four key stages: investigation, preparation, action, and reflection. During the investigation stage, a pre-test and observations were conducted to assess students' baseline reading abilities. The results of the program showed significant improvements in students' vocabulary, reading comprehension, and reading interest. The program not only helped students understand academic texts more effectively but also fostered a more positive attitude toward reading. These findings suggest that extensive reading can significantly contribute to the development of essential literacy skills in EFL students. The program's success highlights the potential of using extensive reading as a key strategy to enhance students' language proficiency and foster a lifelong reading habit.
Indonesian Local Wisdom: Reading Materials to Develop Students’ Character Education and 4C Skills Sulistyani Sulistyani; Khoiriyah Khoiriyah
English Teaching Journal : A Journal of English Literature, Language and Education Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Madiun

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/etj.v13i1.21969

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This study looked at how local wisdom reading materials in Indonesia support character education and the four Cs of the 21st century: creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication. The study is classified as library research and uses a descriptive qualitative methodology. The "Bahasa Inggris" book was the study's subject, and reading texts and reading activities in it were described using a content analysis. Content analysis worksheets are intended to gather information and identify the 4Cs and character education values that can be found in the reading sections of the textbook under review. The investigation's conclusions indicate that there is a small quantity of local wisdom in the reading materials that merits more research.
Enhancing Students’ Achievement in Writing Text Using Group Investigation Method Jenny Ika Misela; Mahendra Puji Permana Aji; Khoiriyah
Darussalam English Journal (DEJ) Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : Universitas KH. Mukhtar Syafaat (UIMSYA) Blokagung Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30739/dej.v5i2.4427

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Group Investigation (GI) is an organizational approach that allows a class to work actively and collaboratively in small groups and enables students to take an active role in determining their own learning goals and processes.This study is aimed to investigate the implementation of GI to enhance the students’ writing ability. This study was conducted by using classroom action research that has two cycles within. The subject of the research was first grade students of English Department UNP Kediri. The instruments of collecting data were quantitative (writing test) and qualitative data (observation sheet, and field notes). Based on the writing test scores, the students’ score kept improving in every test. In the pre-liminary study, there was only 43% of the students who passed the minimum standard score. After giving treatment to the students using GI, 91% of the students passed the test in cycle 1 and 100% of the students passed the test in cycle 2. The students can be more active in group work and they can follow the process of writing well-ordered by implemented the steps of GI. The result of the research showed that GI method could enhance students’ achievement in writing instruction text.
Enhancing Students’ Achievement In Writing Text Using Group Investigation Method Jenny Ika Misela; Mahendra Puji Permana Aji; Khoiriyah Khoiriyah
JUPEIS : Jurnal Pendidikan dan Ilmu Sosial Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): JUPEIS: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Ilmu Sosial
Publisher : Jompa Research and Development

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57218/jupeis.Vol5.Iss1.2367

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Group Investigation (GI) is an organizational approach that allows a class to work actively and collaboratively in small groups and enables students to take an active role in determining their own learning goals and processes. This study is aimed at investigating the implementation of GI to enhance the students’ writing ability. This study was conducted by using classroom action research that has two cycles within. The subject of the research was first grade students of English Department UNP Kediri. The instruments of collecting data were quantitative (writing test) and qualitative data (observation sheet, and field notes).  Based on the writing test scores, the students’ score kept improving in every test. In the pre-liminary study, there were only 43% of the students who passed the minimum standard score. After giving treatment to the students using GI, 91% of the students passed the test in cycle 1 and 100% of the students passed the test in cycle 2. The students can be more active in group work, and they can follow the process of writing well-ordered by implementing the steps of GI. The result of the research showed that GI method could enhance students’ achievement in writing instruction text.
ROADBLOCKS TO PROFICIENCY: TOEFL READING COMPREHENSION CHALLENGES FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Agung Wicaksono; Sulistyani Sulistyani; Suhartono; Khoiriyah; Mahendra Puji Permana Aji
JEELL (Journal of English Education, Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 12 No. 3 (2025): JEELL Volume 12 Number 3 Oktober 2025
Publisher : LPPM Universitas PGRI Jombang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32682/jeell.v12i3.90

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This research examines the challenges university students encounter in the TOEFL reading comprehension section driven by low TOEFL proficiency among students. using a qualitative approach, the study identifies key difficulties learners face and the factors behind these struggles. data were gathered through questionnaires administered to 35 English language Education undergraduates at the University of Nusantara PGRI Kediri in East java, Indonesia. The questionnaire data were analyzed through cleaning, organizing, and interpreting responses to extract meaningful insights. The analysis of the responses revealed common obstacles, such as insufficient vocabulary, trouble with complex sentence structures, ineffective reading strategies, poor time management, and limited exposure to academic texts. Additionally, students cited anxiety and low confidence as psychological hurdles impacting their performance. The results indicate that both language proficiency and test-taking strategies significantly influence students' success in TOEFL reading comprehension. The study emphasizes the importance of modifying reading instruction to enhance academic reading skills and test preparation strategies, thereby better preparing students for standardized English proficiency exams. 
Enhancing University Students' Reading Comprehension through AI-Supported Scaffolding with ChatGPT Khoiriyah Khoiriyah; Jenny Ika Misela; Mahendra Puji
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 5 (2026): ON PROGRESS
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i5.3048

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This quasi-experimental study investigated the effects of ChatGPT-supported pre-reading scaffolding on the English reading comprehension of university students. Forty-eight students from Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri participated in the study and were assigned to an experimental group receiving ChatGPT-supported pre-reading scaffolding and a control group receiving traditional teacher-led instruction over one academic semester. The intervention consisted of structured pre-reading activities involving vocabulary pre-teaching, background knowledge activation, predictive questioning, and interactive clarification through ChatGPT. These activities were designed to prepare students for reading by activating prior knowledge, developing relevant vocabulary, and establishing content schemata before engagement with target texts. Reading comprehension outcomes were analyzed using ANCOVA. The results showed that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group, F(1, 63) = 5.06, p = 0.02, partial η² = 0.07, indicating a significant effect of ChatGPT-supported pre-reading scaffolding on students’ reading comprehension. The findings suggest that ChatGPT can serve as a complementary scaffolding tool that supports vocabulary preparation, background knowledge activation, and individualized pre-reading support. However, its integration should remain guided by teacher expertise to ensure effective and responsible use in EFL reading instruction.