THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING STRATEGY IN TEACHING READING NARRATIVE TEXT IN DISTANCE LEARNING DURING COVID-19

Abstract

This study aims to know how to implement a self-directed learning strategy in teaching reading narrative text in distance learning during covid 19 periods in ninth-grade students of SMP Yadika 12 Depok in the 2020/2021 school year. The data sources used are primary and secondary. Primary sources are data sources that directly provide data collection data where these sources are obtained from English language teachers. Meanwhile, secondary sources are data sources that do not directly provide data collection data where these sources are obtained from 49 students. This research method used a qualitative method with a descriptive analysis approach, so the authors conducted research directly to obtain in-depth information. The data collection techniques in this study used interviews and documentation. The research results in implementing a self-directed learning strategy in teaching narrative text in distance learning during Covid-19 determine the text to be read to practice reading skills. Then, through a guide made by the teacher, students practice independently.