The Effect of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition on Reading Comprehension - Article - study results and implications

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This study investigates the effect of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) on reading comprehension among third-semester English Department students at IAIN Lhokseumawe. Two groups participated, with unit-1 and unit-2 selected via random sampling. Both groups took pre-tests and post-tests using a reading comprehension test. The experimental group achieved a mean score of 81.45 versus 76.09 for the control group, and a t-test showed significant differences at the 5% level.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages8

Reading Time20 min

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Introduction

Reading Comprehension and Teaching Context

Study Design and Testing (Pre-test and Post-test)

Data Analysis and Results

Implications for Language Learning Strategies

Advances in Language and Literary Studies ISSN: 2203-4714 [www.alls.aiac.org.au](www.alls.aiac.org.au) | The Effect of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition on Reading Comprehension of IAIN Lhokseumawe, Indonesia
Erlidawati1*, Syarfuni2
1English Departement, FKIP IAIN Lhokseumawe, Aceh Utara. Indonesia 2English Departement, STKIP Bina Bangsa Getsempena Banda Aceh, Indonesia Corresponding Author: Erlidawati, E-mail: [erlidawati273@gmail.com](erlidawati273@gmail.com) | | | --- | --- | | ARTICLE INFO
Article history
Received: March 21, 2018
Accepted: July 01, 2018
Published: August 31, 2018
Volume: 9 Issue: 4
Advance access: July 2018 Conflicts of interest: None
Funding: None
Key words:
Cooperative Integrated Reading and
Composition (CIRC), Reading Comprehension, IAIN Lhokseumawe, Teaching Reading, Traditional Method (TM) | ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Cooperative Integrated and Composition (CIRC) in teaching reading comprehension to the third semester students of English departement at IAIN Lhokseumawe. The population of this study was all the students in the third semester and the samples are unit-1 and unit-2. The sample was chosen by using random sampling technique. The sample consists of 31 and 32 students. To obtain the data, the pre-test and the post-test were given to two groups; experimental group and control group. The instrument used to collect the data was a test. It was used to see learning achievement of students in reading comprehension. The mean score of experimental group was 81,45 by it was 76,09 of control group. Students’reading ability in both groups was different as indicated by the t-test. The t-test result shows that the score is 2.210 while the result oft-table is 0,031 at the level of significance is 5%(α=0.05). Therefore, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. Furthermore, the finding of this study showed that CIRC more effective in In enhancing the students’ reading comprehension. This study contributes to further implications for research on language learning strategies, material design and teacher education in English language teaching. | INTRODUCTION In enriching English learning, it is necessary to acquire four basic skills; listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Reading is one of English skill mostly needed to be mastered by the students from junior high school up to university level. Reading is a process whereby one looks at the text and understands what has been written. Rivers (1999:245) states that reading is the most important activity in any language class, not only as a source of information and a pleasurable activity, but also as a mean of consolidating and extending ones’ knowledge of the language, Which students have a proficiency in language. Students are expected to develop their knowledge concerning to a specific context given to them to learn and they are able to comprehend meaning from specific cues in the text. The unsatisfactory outcome of the teaching reading comprehension in IAIN which is frequently integrated with vocabulary, in general, seems to be caused by many factors. The first factor is related to the lacks of vocabulary, most of the time in the classroom is frequently used up for developing vocabulary translation. The second factor is related to the sources of reading which are sometimes not varied and inappropriate for the students’ capabilities. Therefore, the students cannot comprehend the meaning from the text in detail since the students do not have enough background knowledge about the contents ofthe given text. It often happens because the reading text contains many topics which the students are mostly unfamiliar with students’ capability. The third factor is that the English teachers do not possess enough knowledge of their students’ need in reading. Besides, the strategies, methods and approaches used by teachers are

FAQs

What teaching approach does the study evaluate for reading comprehension?

The study evaluates Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) as the instructional approach for improving reading comprehension.

How were the participants and groups selected?

Third-semester students from the English Department participated. Unit-1 and unit-2 were selected using random sampling and divided into experimental and control groups.

What were the main test results and statistical conclusion?

The experimental group obtained a mean score of 81.45 compared with 76.09 for the control group. The t-test result indicated significance at the 5% level, leading to acceptance of the alternative hypothesis and rejection of the null hypothesis.

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