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The Effect of Using Short Stories on Students’ English Reading Comprehension Fani Apriliani; Nurdin Noni; Munir Munir
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 5, No 1, January (2026): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS UNM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v5i1, January.82893

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This study aimed to determine the effect of using short stories on students’ reading comprehension. A quantitative method with a pre-experimental design was used, involving 30 eighth-grade students selected through random sampling. A reading test based on short stories was administered to assess five comprehension indicators: main idea, detailed information, inference, vocabulary, and reference. A pre-test was conducted to measure students’ initial abilities, followed by a treatment through short story-based instruction, and a post-test was conducted to measure improvement. The average pre-test score was 52.86, while the post-test average increased to 76.16. A paired sample t-test showed a significant difference (p = 0.000 < 0.05), indicating that the treatment had a positive effect. Among all indicators, the most notable improvement was in reference (from 46.67% to 90%), followed by vocabulary (from 55% to 84%). These results suggest that short stories effectively support the development of students’ reading comprehension, especially in helping them identify references and understand vocabulary in context. Overall, the use of short stories not only improved comprehension scores but also contributed to more consistent performance among students. Therefore, short stories can be considered a beneficial tool in teaching reading comprehension to eighth-grade students at SMPN 26 Makassar.
Unlocking Students’ Reading Power: Teacher Strategies and Pedagogical Challenges in EFL Classrooms Munir Munir
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 5, No 2, April (2026): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v5i2, April.84060

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This study examines instructional strategies employed by an English teacher to enhance students’ reading comprehension in an Indonesian junior high school context, alongside the challenges encountered during implementation. Guided by two research questions: (1) What strategies are used to improve students’ reading comprehension? and (2) What challenges are faced by the teacher? This study adopts a descriptive qualitative design. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal the implementation of three primary strategies: Question–Answer Relationship (QAR), scaffolding, and think-aloud protocols. These strategies facilitate comprehension by promoting text engagement, metacognitive awareness, and structured support. However, two major challenges persist: low student motivation and insufficient foundational English proficiency. The study highlights the critical role of adaptive pedagogy and strategic intervention in addressing these constraints. This research contributes to EFL pedagogy by demonstrating how strategy integration can improve reading comprehension while also emphasizing the importance of addressing affective and linguistic barriers in classroom practice.
Co-Authors A. Muliati Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah Achmad Chrisbianto Sachran Adi F Mahmud, Adi F Afiqah Muflihah Ahmad Syaifullah Akbar Maulana Alya Zalsabila Alya Zalsabila Alyarosali Alyarosali Amra Ariyani Amra Ariyani Ananda Salsabilah Ramadhani Andi Ainun Andi Raihanah Fatihah Akbarullah Puli Andi Triandini Ramadhani Irving Anggi Oktavia Nur HS Asfah Rahman Asmi Asmi Ayra Zalikha Munir Baso Jabu Baso Jabu, Baso Chaerul Fadlan Saud Dinda Dinda Fani Apriliani Fauzia Awalia Firman Saputra Sattuang Fitriyani Bakri Geminastiti Sakkir Hadijah Hadijah Haikal Afdal Ramadhan Haryanto Atmowardoyo Haryanto Haryanto Hasriani G Hijrah Tul Muntaha Husniah S Isra Alvionita Jumriah Rusdi Kisman Salija, Kisman Korompot, Chairil Anwar La Sunra Lilih Insyirah Lisna Wati Maemuna Muhayyang Mardiyanah Nasta Mega Syafitri Mudinillah, Adam Muh Tahir Muh Tahir Muh. Tahir Muhammad Akram Mahardika Kaharuddin Muhammad Asfah Rahman Muhammad Nurul Multazam Muhammad Tahir Muliati, Muliati Murni Mahmud Murni Mahmud Nur Aeni Nur Amalia Nurdin Noni Nurdin Noni Nurdin Noni Nurhidayana Wandasari Nurinayah Magfirah Rahmatillah Rahmatillah Rahmawati Rau Rezki Amelia Riny Anggraeni Ali Riola Hya Nur Rizqa Amaliah Ryan Agung Kurnia Ryan Agung Kurnia Sitti Kurnia Aziz Sitti Rahmawati Rau Solly Aryza Sri Yulianti B St. Fajriana Tahir Suciati Faisal Sudarwinoto Sudarwinoto Suhesty Suhesty Sukardi Weda, Sukardi Suriama Yaman Syamsinar Syamsinar Syarifah Faradiba Syarifah Farahdiba Syarifuddin Dollah Syauqiyah Awaliyah Alfiani Nur Windamayanti Windamayanti Wulan Nia Umroh Yulia Amanda Putri Yulianti Yunus