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Journal : Journal of English Development

Increasing Students’ English Reading Comprehension Through Novel Text in Extensive Reading Class: English Rifari Baron; Sufi Alawiyah
Journal of English Development Vol. 3 No. 02 (2023): Journal of English Development
Publisher : Prodi Tadris Bahasa Inggris

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    Abstract  The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of fiction  novel texts in improving students' English reading comprehension skills. This study used an experimental approach using a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The sample of this research was postgraduate students of the English Education Study Program, at Indraprastha University, Jakarta. There were 50 students involved in the research process. The process of collecting data using tests and observations. The data that has been obtained will be tested for its normality level using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and the data homogeneity test using the Analysis of Variance test with a confidence level = 0.05. Data that has been declared normal and homogeneous is then processed using a two-sample paired t-test for the average. The results showed that t stat < t-table (-28.767 < 2.0638). This means that novel texts have a positive influence on students' English reading comprehension and that for literal, inferential and critical understanding. This finding has implications for lecturers that the learning resources provided by the problems faced can have a good impact on student learning outcomes.
Students’ Perception of Open Educational Resources for English Reading Material: English Rifari Baron; Masrin
Journal of English Development Vol. 4 No. 02 (2024): Journal of English Development
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The purpose of this study is to obtain students' perceptions of open educational resources as teaching materials for English reading learning. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method. The data collection process used observation, interviews, and documents. The selected participants were determined by the requirement that they had taken an English Reading course. The number of participants was 100 students. Data analysis used the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The findings concluded that six types of OER can be used as teaching materials in English reading classes, namely printed textbooks, online teaching materials, journals, technology applications, learning websites, and e-books. The use of technology applications is the most popular choice at 29% and technology applications provide practicality for students because they can access learning resources anytime and anywhere. The results of the study also showed a positive impact on improving students' reading habits and how they explore knowledge using OER.