DIDASCEIN (Journal of English Education)
Vol 5 No 1 (2024): March Issue

Teachers’ Challenges in Teaching Reading Comprehension at Islamic Junior High School

Ridwan Hidayat (UIN Raden Fatah Palembang)
Ridha Ilma (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Eko Saputra (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2024

Abstract

There are many challenges teachers must go through in terms of developing reading comprehension and the benefits can be seen after the teacher implements them, education stakeholders. This study used a qualitative study with a case study research approach to identify teacher challenges in teaching reading comprehension. There were two English teachers from one of the Islamic junior high schools in Palembang which was chosen as the sample by using purposive sampling and the interview was the instrument to collect the data. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The results showed that teachers faced several challenges in teaching reading comprehension, such as (1) challenges in teaching, (2) teaching method, (3) lack of understanding, (4) assessing students' abilities, (5) Students' lack of vocabulary mastery, (6) students' boredom, (7) mother tongue interference. It was hoped that English teachers might help students comprehend the meaning of a given text and choose reading materials that suit their reading level and interests.

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Didascein

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Didascein: Journal of English Education, periodically issued twice a year, is a scientific journal managed by the English Education Department of the Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Tridinanti University. This journal focuses on facilitating researchers, academicians, and teachers of ...