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Journal : JOLLT Journal of Languages and Language Teaching

Teaching Reading Comprehension on Narrative Texts Through Whatsapp Group Features: An E-Learning Implementation in Junior Highs Schools Aniati, Aniati; Herman, Herman; Siregar, Christina Anita Elizabeth; Afrianti, Desi; Manurung, Rolan; Fatmawati, Endang; Saputra, Nanda
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i1.12853

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The act of reading necessitates that student readers employ various cognitive and linguistic tactics to comprehend the meaning embedded within the text. Using an e-learning method through WhatsApp groups to teach reading comprehension on narrative texts can be a new breakthrough. Therefore, the present study aims to find out the effect of WhatsApp groups on narrative text in junior high school students to teach reading comprehension. To reach the research aims, the study used experimental research method. The population of this research was 330 students of grade 9 of junior high school in Pematangsiantar. The researchers divided the samples intor control group and experimental group. The data collection method used was the reading tests employed to the students which covered pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The statistical analysis employed t-test analysis. Comparison of data from both groups indicated superior performance by the experimental group. The findings unequivocally show that the experimental intervention employing WhatsApp have significant effect on students’ reading comprehension of narrative text compared to traditional approaches. While WhatsApp has proven to be an effective tool, researchers must consider the challenges of using it for reading instruction in remote areas with limited internet connectivity. Students cannot access WhatsApp-based reading lessons without internet access, though they can still search for information through text messages. Therefore, it is important to examine the limitations of utilizing WhatsApp for reading education in areas with poor internet infrastructure.
Teaching Reading Comprehension on Narrative Texts Through Whatsapp Group Features: An E-Learning Implementation in Junior Highs Schools Aniati, Aniati; Herman, Herman; Siregar, Christina Anita Elizabeth; Afrianti, Desi; Manurung, Rolan; Fatmawati, Endang; Saputra, Nanda
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): January
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i1.12853

Abstract

The act of reading necessitates that student readers employ various cognitive and linguistic tactics to comprehend the meaning embedded within the text. Using an e-learning method through WhatsApp groups to teach reading comprehension on narrative texts can be a new breakthrough. Therefore, the present study aims to find out the effect of WhatsApp groups on narrative text in junior high school students to teach reading comprehension. To reach the research aims, the study used experimental research method. The population of this research was 330 students of grade 9 of junior high school in Pematangsiantar. The researchers divided the samples intor control group and experimental group. The data collection method used was the reading tests employed to the students which covered pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The statistical analysis employed t-test analysis. Comparison of data from both groups indicated superior performance by the experimental group. The findings unequivocally show that the experimental intervention employing WhatsApp have significant effect on students’ reading comprehension of narrative text compared to traditional approaches. While WhatsApp has proven to be an effective tool, researchers must consider the challenges of using it for reading instruction in remote areas with limited internet connectivity. Students cannot access WhatsApp-based reading lessons without internet access, though they can still search for information through text messages. Therefore, it is important to examine the limitations of utilizing WhatsApp for reading education in areas with poor internet infrastructure.
Co-Authors Adya Hermawati Afrianti, Desi Agus Riyanto Ahmad Firdaus, Ahmad Ahmad Muhajir, Ahmad Ali, Shujahat Almana, La Ode Amalia Zulfa Nurbaiti Ambarsari, Lies Ani Heryani Aniati Aniati Anisha Rizmiardhani Arief Rachman Hakim Bahar Dani Arias Budi Warsito Caesar Vioniken Pradipta Christiana Damaiyanti Damaiyanti, Christiana Damaiyanti Djuhardi, Lidia Eko Budi Satoto Fahmi, Ahmad Rosikhul Farid Agushybana Gymnastiar, Iman Ahmad Hairul Anwar, Hairul Happi Afrila Griessandi Hasibuan, Masnilam Hendriarto, Prasetyono Hernanda Argha Sasmita I Wayan Ruspendi Junaedi Irmanelly, Irmanelly Irwandi Ismanto, Widodo Jayawarsa, A.A. Ketut Judijanto, Loso Junait Kholis Ernawati Kurniawan, I Made Gede Ariestova Kuswandi, Dadi Leonardo Sari, Avid Lien Maulina Magdalena Ngongo Manurung, Rolan Marbun, Frederic Kornelius MARLIZA OKTAPIANI Marpaung, Wilson Mayasari, Yane Mohammad Abdul Mukhyi Muhammad Hermansyah Nainggolan, Anggi Maria Nasrul, Herni Widiyah Ni Luh Yulyana Dewi Nirmayanthi, Andi Nugroho, Budi Sulistiyo Prastiawan, Erwan Purbandono H, Rahmat Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Ratih Rosita Ratna Noviani Roza, Yanti Mulia SANTOSO, R Tri Priyono Budi Saputra, Nanda Sembhodo, Abimanyu Tuwuh Sembiring, Rinawati Sendjaja, Theodorus Septo Pawelas Arso SIPAYUNG, ROHDEARNI WATI Siregar, Christina Anita Elizabeth Soemiratmadja, Luthfi Hidayatulloh Sri Wulan Windu Ratih Sudjono SUHERMIN Suryana, Cece Susanti, Pipit Aprilia Sutarno . Syah, Iman Syamsul Bahri Sylvia Fettry E.M Taufiqurrachman Teguh Santoso Tekat Sukomardojo Thao, Nguyen Van Togatorop, Agus Leonard Totok Hendarto Tri Ismiarti Tsai, Chia Han Wardatul Jannah, Wardatul Wening Udasmoro Wibowo, Teguh Setiawan Wiwik Handayani Yanti Kristina Sinaga Yunita Suryani