Dewi, Kurnia Citra (2014) IMPROVING THE READING COMPREHENSION OF GRADE VIII STUDENTS AT SMP N 1 MLATI USING SCHEMA ACTIVATION STRATEGY IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2013/2014. S1 thesis, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.
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Abstract
This research is aimed at improving the reading comprehension of grade VIII students at SMP N 1 Mlati through schema activation strategy. In conducting this study, the researcher applied Classroom Action Research (CAR) as the method of the research. It was conducted in two cycles and each cycle consisted of four phases, they are: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The subjects of the study were 30 students of Class VIII C of SMP N 1 Mlati, Sleman. There were two forms of data in this study. The qualitative data were collected through observation and interview. The data were presented in the form of field notes and interview transcripts. Then, the quantitative data were collected through Pre-test, Achievement test I, Achievement test II, and Post-test. They were presented in the form of scores and analyzed by using descriptive statistics in SPSS 17 program. In reference to the application of the two cycles, the results of the research revealed that the use of schema activation strategy successfully improved the students‘ reading comprehension. The students‘ interest and attention in the process of teaching and learning English, especially reading, reading improved. They were also able to explore many words related to the topic of the lesson. In relation to their comprehension of English texts, the students were able to identify main ideas and supporting details of paragraphs correctly. The improvements were also supported by the comparison of the students‘ mean scores from Pre-test and Post-test, 5.05 and 6.30, and from Achievement test I and II, 7.03 and 7.76. Their involvement in the reading class also improved. In addition, the students became more active and they enjoyed the process of teaching and learning reading.
| Item Type: | Thesis (S1) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | reading comprehension, schema activation, smp n 1 mlati |
| Subjects: | Bahasa dan Sastra > Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Bahasa, Seni dan Budaya (FBSB) > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris |
| Depositing User: | Admin Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS |
| Date Deposited: | 21 May 2015 07:13 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Jan 2019 22:40 |
| URI: | http://eprints.uny.ac.id/id/eprint/19182 |
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