JoLLIET
Vol 2, No 1 (2015)

Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension Using M.U.R.D.E.R Technique

Ariani, Geta (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jun 2015

Abstract

This study aims to describe (1) how M.U.R.D.E.R technique can improve students’ reading comprehension; (2) what may happen in the class when M.U.R.D.E.R technique is implemented in the reading class. The research was conducted at SMA N 2 Karanganyar. The research subject was the students of XI-IPA 2. The data of this research are qualitative and quantitative data. The qualitative data were collected through interview, observation, questionnaire, and photograph and were analyzed using assembling the data, coding the data, comparing the data, building interpretation, and reporting the outcomes. The quantitative data were collected through test and were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result of the research shows that: (1) M.U.R.D.E.R technique could improve students’ reading comprehension. The mean score of pre-test (61.35) improved to 71.95 in post-test 1 and to 78.08 in post-test 2; (2) the students were more active and communicative. They had more courage to share their ideas to their partner.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JoLLIET

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

JoLLiET (Journal of Literature, Linguistics, and English Teaching) is a peer-reviewed journal which is dedicated to the exploration of research on literature, linguistics, and English language teaching. JoLLiET accommodates and specifically publishes results of research by undergraduate or post ...