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THE EFFECT OF DIGITAL READING PLATFORMS ON EFL STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY Dinda Dinda; Nurdin Noni; Munir Munir; Muh Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i1.1287

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This research aimed to investigate the effect of the ReadWorks platform as a digital reading tool on the reading comprehension skills of eleventh-grade students at SMKS YPPP Wonomulyo during the 2024/2025 academic year. The study adopted a quantitative approach utilizing a quasi-experimental design to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. The population in this study comprised 150 second-grade students majoring in Computer and Network Technology, distributed across five different classes. Using a cluster random sampling technique, two classes were selected as the research sample, resulting in a total of 64 students. These students were then equally divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group, with 32 students in each. To collect data, a reading comprehension test—administered in the form of both pre-tests and post-tests—was used alongside a perception questionnaire to gain insight into students’ attitudes toward the platform. All quantitative data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 29. The pre-test scores showed relatively equal levels of reading comprehension between the experimental group (mean = 57.03) and the control group (mean = 56.25), suggesting comparable starting points. However, after the implementation of the ReadWorks platform in the experimental group, there was a marked improvement in their post-test scores (mean = 75.94), while the control group, which did not use the platform, showed a more modest increase (mean = 70.31). The results of the independent samples t-test revealed a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.008, which is below the 0.05 threshold, indicating a statistically significant difference in post-test performance between the two groups. In conclusion, the ReadWorks platform can be considered a valuable and effective digital resource for improving reading comprehension outcomes and fostering more engaging learning experiences among EFL students at the secondary education level
STRATEGIES IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION: LISTEN-READ-DISCUSS AND CONTEXTUAL REDEFINITION IN INSTRUCTING READING UNDERSTANDING Lilih Insyirah; Murni Mahmud; Munir Munir; Muh Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i1.1295

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This study compared the effectiveness of the Contextual Redefinition Strategy (CRS) and the Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD) strategy in improving students’ reading comprehension of narrative texts. Conducted at SMKN 2 Selayar with X TKJ as experimental class 1 (CRS) and X TKR as experimental class 2 (LRD), the research employed quantitative analysis using paired and independent sample t-tests with SPSS 23. The results showed a significant difference in reading comprehension between the two groups, with CRS demonstrating greater effectiveness (Sig. = 0.000 < 0.05). CRS supported vocabulary acquisition and encouraged contextual prediction, leading to deeper understanding. In contrast, while LRD promoted active participation, it lacked explicit vocabulary instruction, which may have limited its impact. These findings align with prior studies, confirming that CRS is more effective in enhancing reading comprehension, particularly due to its focus on vocabulary development and contextual learning.