Reading Activities Research Articles

Before their very eyes: Enhancing the (pre)literacy skills of deaf children

Abstract: The challenge of supporting literacy among deaf children is as much linguistic as educational, since a major stumbling block can be the lack of a firm first language foundation. It is critical to meet this challenge, given the range of serious negative correlates to illiteracy. Students on the campuses of Gallaudet University and Swarthmore College collaborate to address this issue in an inter-institutional course in which we make bimodal-bilingual videobooks designed for enjoyable shared reading activities between deaf children and their caretakers. These videobooks bring a good signing model into the home and help develop a range of essential preliteracy skills.

Efforts For Forming Religious Character Through The Addition Of Religious Activities

This research aims to describe efforts to build religious character through habituation to religious activities at MAN 19 Jakarta. This research uses a qualitative methodology using descriptive analysis tools and field research methodology. The research involved participants from MAN who were actively involved in religious activities, including observations, and interviews with teachers and students. The findings of this investigation add significantly to our understanding of how religious education at MAN can be an effective means of forming students' religious character. The practical implications can be used to strengthen character through religious activities that are carried out, namely by cultivating the 5S (Greetings, smiles, greetings, politeness and politeness) along with P5 in the independent curriculum, the practice of Duha prayers which teaches them to be obedient and serious in worship and reading activities Al-Qur'an before learning begins

Before their very eyes: Enhancing the (pre)literacy skills of deaf children

The challenge of supporting literacy among deaf children is as much linguistic as educational, since a major stumbling block can be the lack of a firm first language foundation. It is critical to meet this challenge, given the range of serious negative correlates to illiteracy. Students on the campuses of Gallaudet University and Swarthmore College collaborate to address this issue in an inter-institutional course in which we make bimodal-bilingual videobooks designed for enjoyable shared reading activities between deaf children and their caretakers. These videobooks bring a good signing model into the home and help develop a range of essential preliteracy skills.

한국 프랑스어 전공 대학학습자의 프랑스어 인터넷 신문기사의 장르파악을 위한 읽기 활동 고찰

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the communicative competence and reading strategies employed by Korean university learners majoring in French in actual reading activities, with the overarching goal of enhancing communicative competence through reading education.
 Methods To achieve this, the study focused on reading activities related to genre identification in French online newspaper articles. Ten Korean university students majoring in French and six native speakers participated in the reading experiment. The study utilized an eye-tracker and specifically analyzed fixation times (gaze duration, re-reading, and total reading time) required when reading words of the section and words indicating publication dates, based on information obtained from interviews.
 Results Participants, driven by the reading goal of genre identification, selectively identified and integrated spatially dispersed words and phrases in the text, understanding the genre through their different interactions. Fixation times required to read words of the section and words indicating publication dates revealed differences between native speakers and Korean participants. In the case of native readers, who were considered experienced readers, fixation times were longer for words of the section, regardless of syllabic length, referential competence, or reading path. On the other hand, for Korean participants who were considered inexperienced readers in French reading, fixation times were influenced by syllabic length, comprehension, and reading path.
 Conclusions The study highlighted that participants utilized communicative competence and selection strategies in reading activities aimed at genre identification. However, differences in reading aspects between the two groups indicated a particular deficiency in discourse competence among Korean participants in terms of communicative competence. In response, a pedagogical strategy that combines the teaching method ‘global approach to written texts' and Findlay and Walker's theory, an eye movement control model, was proposed. The research confirmed that understanding reading activity aspects is a meaningful approach to examining the (foreign language) communicative competence used by learners. It also emphasized the need for active reading that goes beyond relying solely on text, considering the characteristics of (non)linguistic elements provided by the text.

THE EFFECT OF CHILDREN'S DRAMA-THEMED ACTIVITIES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPEAKING SKILLS IN 4–5-YEAR- OLD

Early childhood is a critical period for language learning and young children's ability to use language is mainly reflected in the process of telling. The development of young children's expressive abilities has an essential impact on their language ability and overall development. In this study, two parallel 4–5-year-olds were selected in Mianyang kindergarten, and the experimental class was randomly divided into the control class fora 10-week shared reading activity. After analysis, we concluded that children’s drama-themed activities could promote the development of 4-5-year-old children's speaking ability; children's drama-themed activities can encourage the development of 4-5-year-old children in the four dimensions of "narrative length", "vocabulary level","sentence structure" and "expressive ability",; and there is no significant difference between the genders in the effect of children's drama-themed activities on the expressiveability of 4-5-year-old children.

Difficulties of Reading in French Subject Among Morrocan Middle School Students: Case of Learners in First Year of the Secondary School

As part of the French language teaching staff in the secondary school, we have observed during our French reading activities in the classroom that some of our learners face difficulties in the area of reading, specifically in decoding words, phrases, and texts. These difficulties, which poses a real challenge for us as French teachers and for learners struggling with reading, has led us to write this paper where we aim to analyze the reading errors of these learners by identifying, describing, and explaining their origins. The results of our analysis can serve as a basis for planning remedial activities and developing palliative strategies for teachers and inspectors. The ultimate goal is to support and assist the learners in overcoming the difficulties they encounter in learning this foreign language.

The Effect of Game-based Reading Activities on Reading Fluency and Attitudes of Elementary Students with Reading Difficulties from Multicultural Families

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of game-based reading activities on the reading fluency and attitudes of elementary school students from multicultural families with reading difficulties. A multiple probe baseline design across subjects was used with three second-grade elementary school students from multicultural families struggling with reading in order to investigate the effect of game-utilized reading activities on their reading fluency and attitude. After the intervention, it was found that the reading fluency of all participating students had improved compared to the baseline, and their reading attitudes had also changed positively. These results indicate that game-based reading activities are an effective instructional method for improving reading in elementary students from multicultural families with reading difficulties. Furthermore, it suggests that game-based reading activities can be used as a useful instructional method to enhance the reading abilities of these students.

영아반 그림책 읽어주기 활동이 예비유아교사에게 주는 의미

This study sought to examine the meaning that the experience of reading picture books in the infant class gave to pre-service early childhood teachers. The subjects of this study are two public daycare centers located in Nam-gu, G Metropolitan City, and classes for 1-2 year olds. The study participants were 10 first to third grade students attending the Department of Early Childhood Education at G University. Data analysis was conducted through the process of data integration, domain analysis, data classification, and interpretation of classified content based on the collected journals of pre-service early childhood teachers. As a result of the study, the meaning of the experience of pre-service early childhood teachers' picture book reading activities for infants was categorized into ‘the joy of novelty and challenge in the role of teacher’, ‘gift-like interaction time with infants’, ‘growth and development’, and ‘confidence through self-reflection’. In this way, activities linked to the early childhood education field provide prospective early childhood teachers with the ability to understand infants and recognize their value. In the process of preparing and executing the activity, infant development and developmental characteristics related to the activity are connected and analyzed after the activity. This can be an experience that supports the improvement of one's teaching abilities and allows one to develop into a better teacher. In this context, field-linked activities can be said to be an effective means that can have an effective and positive impact on the teacher training process and foster teachers with practical capabilities.

The Implementation of Bottom-Up in Reading Comprehension for Vocational School Students

This research aims to investigate the improvement reading comprehension of SMK PGRI 2 Mojokerto by using Bottom-Up approach in reading comprehension of recount text. The research was conducted in two Cycles of Classroom Action Research (CAR) where each Cycle was conducted in 4 (four) phases, they were: planning, action, observation, reflection. Each Cycle was applied in (four) meetings. The subjects of the research were 35 students of tenth grade (X-C Mechatronics). In collecting data, the researcher applied three instruments: observation, questionnaire and reading test. There were 2 (two) observations in field note which conducted by the researcher: the first observation which was done before implementing Bottom-Up to find the problem during reading activity in English lesson. Meanwhile, the second observation was to find the improvement in having Bottom-Up that conducted by English teacher during the approach applied. The questionnaire was delivered to students in the fourth meeting of the second Cycle to find out the responses of the students in learning reading by using Bottom-Up. The data was analyzed through descriptive and statistical method. In this research, the researcher acted as a teacher and the English teacher as an observer. The research findings showed that the students reading comprehension improved from Cycle I to Cycle II. Furthermore, the data from the observation and questionnaire indicated that the majority of the students gave positive response toward the use of Bottom-Up approach in teaching reading. It emphasized that the approach could improve students’ ability in reading, effective, interesting, and grab the students’ enthusiasm in reading activity.

Analisis Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan Terhadap Kinerja Staf Pelayanan Medis Dan Paramedis Di RSUD Tarempa Kepulauan Anambas Riau

There are many factors that influence employee or employee performance at work. that performance is basically influenced by many factors, one of which is work motivation in carrying out tasks. One of the factors that can influence employee performance is work motivation, incentives (compensation), and leadership. The aim of this research is to determine and analyze the influence of leadership style on the performance of medical and non-medical service staff at Tarempa Hospital, Anambas Islands, Riau in 2024. This type of research uses a descriptive analytical survey with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study was all the medical and non-medical service installation staff at Tarempa Regional Hospital, Anambas Islands, Riau, totaling 78 people. While the sample numbered 78 people, this population sampling was carried out with the total population. Data analysis was carried out using univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis. Based on the results of the chi-square test, it is known that the performance of medical and non-medical service staff has an influence on Militaristic Leadership Style, Paternalistic Leadership Style, Laissirez Fair Leadership Style and Democratic Leadership Style p = 0.000, meaning that there is an influence of Militaristic Leadership Style, Paternalistic Leadership Style, Leadership Style Laissirez Fair and Democratic Leadership Style. on the performance of medical and non-medical service staff. From the results of the multivariate analysis, it is known that the most influential variable in this study is the Democratic Leadership Style variable with an odds ratio (OR) value of 62,850 which predominantly influences medical and non-medical service staff. The conclusion in this research is that the appropriate leadership style applied by medical and non-medical services is a democratic leadership style. This is because based on research results, democratic leadership style is the most dominant influence on the performance of medical and non-medical service staff. It is recommended that medical and non-medical service staff strive to improve the performance of medical and non-medical services through reading and discussion activities and discipline when entering work.
 

Reading Performance of The Grade II Pupils in the Different Teaching Approaches

This study aimed determine the level of reading performance of 210 Grade 2 pupils of Sta. Cruz District, Division of Zambales using Marungko Reading Approach and Phonic Reading Approach.
 The researcher utilized a quantitative descriptive research design and comparative study which helped the researcher collect information that best describe the existing problem by asking respondents of their perceptions about the strategies of teachers in improving the reading preparedness of Grade 2 pupils during modular distance learning.
 The study revealed that the level of pupils’ reading performance using the Marungko Reading Approach was outstanding while excellent in the use of Phonic Reading Approach was excellent. The level of pupils’ reading difficulty using both the Marungko Reading Approach and the Phonic Reading Approach was very easy. The level of pupils’ reading performance using the Marungko Reading Approach and Phonic Reading Approach has no significant difference. The level of pupils’ reading performance using both the Marungko Reading Approach and the Phonic Reading Approach has significant relationship to their academic performance in English and Filipino.
 Based on the summary of the investigations conducted and the conclusions arrived at, Teachers use the Marungko Reading Approach and Phonic Reading Approach to improve the reading performance of pupils. Teachers should develop reading program and activities responsive to pupils who are facing difficulty in reading using the Marungko Reading Approach and Phonic Reading Approach. Teachers should seek support from stakeholders for the provision of reading materials appropriate to the garde of pupils. A follow up study may be conducted to validate the results of this research by extending the study in other schools or districts. Teachers should develop reading materials such as strategic intervention material appropriate to the level of pupils using the Marungko Reading Approach and Phonic Reading Approach.

Investigating the Integration of Collaborative Skills and Microlearning-based English Reading Materials for Seventh Graders

Collaborative skills are one of the 21st-century skills that must be practiced for seventh graders in English reading materials because they are helpful in accomplishing the learning goals as the characteristics of Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar. However, collaborative skills have not been fully integrated into the English reading materials from the previous curriculum. Moreover, microlearning is the trend of learning method that appears in the English reading materials. This study focused on collaborative skills and microlearning in the reading activities from the English reading materials because the previous studies only focused on collaborative strategies. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the integration of collaborative skills and microlearning-based English reading materials for seventh graders. Content analysis was employed as the method of this study. The English reading materials were analyzed using a collaborative skills framework by The Cambridge Life Competencies and microlearning descriptors by Allela. The findings revealed 5 chapters consisting of 3 to 4 units, and only 4 chapters integrate with collaborative skills, there are seven indicators of collaborative skills (CS); CS 1, CS 4, CS 5, CS 6, CS 7, CS 8, and CS 10. Furthermore, seven components of microlearning (ML) are found in the English reading materials, and they are ML 3, ML 4, ML 5, ML 6, ML 7, ML8, and ML10. In brief, this enhanced understanding will help to improve projections on the outcomes of integrating microlearning and collaborative abilities with other 21st-century skills into English reading materials, leading to a more thorough integration.

Studi Literatur: Strategi Reading Habit Sebagai Upaya Optimalisasi Literasi

This research study aims to determine the strategy of implementing "Reading Habit" in improving literacy skills in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students seen from the role of parents and teachers, as well as the relationship between the application of "Reading Habit" to literacy skills in Madrasah Ibtidayah Students. The method taken uses a literature study approach, with reference to previous research relevant to the strategy of implementing reading habit programs in improving literacy skills in students. This research shows that education in today's era, the interest needed in students in supporting education is the interest in reading. Reading activities will affect insight into knowledge and literacy skills in students. But in fact, Indonesian students are less fond of reading, and cause Indonesia to be low in the reading category compared to other countries. So it needs to be applied to elementary school and Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students related to the reading habit program. The strategy in implementing this habituation can be assisted through the role of parents and teachers, so that the benefits of realizing the application of this reading habituation can improve reading skills by thinking critically in understanding problems, as well as literacy skills in elementary school and madrasah ibtidaiyah students

Impelentasi Kegiatan Bumi Gelisah dalam Menumbuhkan Minat Baca Siswa SDN Kondangjaya III

The aim of this research is to find out whether the Restless Earth program (Wednesday Thursday School Literacy Movement) can cultivate students' interest in reading at SDN Kondangjaya III. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques are carried out in three action steps: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results show that the Restless Earth program can cultivate students' interest in reading with positive support from the school and the role of teachers who are able to motivate students. The Restless Earth activity is carried out every Wednesday and Thursday for 15 minutes before learning begins. The books used are non-curricular books. Facilities provided by the school include the school library, reading corner, posters, and pictures related to reading activities.

Strategies in Reading English Web-Novels on Wattpad

Motivated by the popularity of online reading on Wattpad, this research was conducted to investigate the metacognitive awareness of digital and online reading strategies to 39 undergraduate students who read English Web-novels on Wattpad. Additionally, the researcher explored the potential influence of English proficiency (TOEFL) and field of study, as well as the specific features of Wattpad that aid in their reading experience. Employing a quantitative survey and adapting the Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Study Inventory (MARSI) developed by Mokhtari et al. (2018). The findings indicated that participants had a moderate level of strategies when reading English web-novels on Wattpad (M = 3.42). Problem Solving Reading Strategies were the most used (M = 3.80), followed by Global Reading Strategies (M = 3.73) and Support Reading Strategies (M = 2.73). English proficiency and field of study did not significantly impactful, with all groups showing similar levels (M = 3.4). Additionally, interactive features were not considered helpful (M = 2.51 and M = 2.23, respectively), while description and figure attachment features were frequently used (M = 4.15 and M = 3.25, respectively). The results indicated a necessity to integrate specific strategies, like incorporating Global Reading Strategies for pre-reading tasks and utilizing Problem Solving Strategies during reading activities, within EFL instruction. The research highlighted the obstacles encountered by both learners and instructors in the process of teaching and acquiring reading skills. It suggested that incorporating these strategies could effectively tackle comprehension challenges and improve overall language proficiency

MANAGEMENT APPROACH OF LOW VISION IN RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA: WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

Introduction : Retinitis pigmentosa is a chronic and progressive disease throughout patient’s life. Management low vision in retinitis pigmentosa patients are to maximize their remaining vision and provision of visual aids, it can be financial dan social burden.
 Case Illustration : A 56-year-old man came with blurred vision in his both eyes for 12 years. The patient had cataract surgeries and IOLs implantation in 2022. Ophthalmologic examination revealed the right eye was 4/40 and the left eye was 3/60. Funduscopic examination revealed the bone spicule appearance, blood vessel attenuation, and waxy disc pallor in both eyes. Contrast sensitivity test decreased and Farnsworth hue test showed mild to severe. Humphrey visual field examination showed peripheral visual field defect, therefore patient diagnosed with low vision caused by retinitis pigmentosa with bilateral pseudophakia and his Low Vision Quality of Life was intermediate.
 Discussion : Treatment includes pharmacological treatment with supplementation, optical or non-optical treatment, and rehabilitation. Spectacles clarified distant and near vision with Best Corrected Visual Acuity 6/30 with photochromic lenses, for adapting the light and gave addition lens +5.00 in both eyes. Rehabilitation enhances his head tracking, scanning, and habitual spotting skills. Lighting and typoscope would help his daily reading activities as well.
 Conclusion : Low vision requires several management approach, patient with visual impairment can get low vision aids to optimize his visual function based on his needs. Managing low vision in patient with visual impairment has to be considered from multiple aspects.

Silent and oral reading methods on improving English reading comprehension among generation alpha pupils

Reading comprehension enables each child to make meaning of the world. Therefore, it is important to develop this during the child’s primary years in school. Using ex post facto design, this study investigated the effects of reading methods on English reading comprehension of randomly selected 75 Grade 2 pupils in a private school in the Philippines. The scores of pupils who read two comparable narrative passages in oral and silent were compared. Paired t-test results revealed a significant difference between oral reading and silent reading. Silent reading had a greater positive effect on the comprehension of the pupils. Likewise, it was the most preferred reading method among the respondents. Focus group discussion with English teachers' results suggested that silent reading was preferred specifically because it helps in understanding the story better, remembering words, and concentrating given its quiet and peaceful nature. It is recommended that teachers employ sustained silent reading classroom practices such as Silent Reading Activity (SRA) Reading Laboratory, Genuine Love for Reading activities through the Four-pronged approach, and Drop Everything and Read time. These methods will help to support the reading needs and preference of the generation alpha pupils and to further strengthen the positive effects of silent reading on improving their reading comprehension.

Reducing stress among new boarding school students: The impact of Al-Qur'an reading intensity analyzed through expert systems and PHP

This study investigates the impact of Al-Qur'an reading intensity on stress reduction among new students at Insan Scholar Boarding School, utilizing an expert system and PHP methods. Employing an experimental design and quantitative data analysis, this study compares stress levels before and after the implementation of an intensive Quran reading intervention. The data collection instrument uses a psychological scale, namely the DASS stress scale (Depression Anxiety own scale) adapted from the character lovibond & lovibond. Results indicate a significant decrease in stress levels among participants engaged in Quran reading activities compared to those who did not participate. These findings underline the importance of spiritual practices in stress management and suggest integrating Quran reading activities into mental health programs in educational environments. The study offers new insights into the application of spiritual methods alongside information technology to support students' psychological well-being, contributing significantly to stress management practices in similar educational settings. The implications of this research emphasize the need to recognize and integrate the spiritual dimension as a crucial component in stress reduction programs, as well as the potential for information technology applications to facilitate spiritual activities.

Influence of the library and the school literacy movement on students' learning interest in the Gangsa primary school

Background: The library is a supporting tool in increasing students' interest in learning.
 Purpose: This study describes the influence of the library and the implementation of the school literacy movement at SDN Gangsa on students' interest in learning, which consists of habituation, development and learning and the obstacles at Gangsa State Elementary School.
 Design and methods: The research method applied in this research is a quantitative research method. The research was carried out by observing data on the number of library visitors at the school.
 Results: The research results show that the implementation of the school literacy movement has been running. However, there are still obstacles to its implementation, such as problems with the time for implementing literacy activities, lack of reading collections, lack of teacher commitment in carrying out habitual reading activities in the library and the classroom, and changes in policy from the school principal. The importance of literacy habits for students. The presence of a library and literacy movement at Gangsa State Elementary School greatly influences students' interest in learning. This can be seen from the increasing interest of students in visiting the library to read. Data on library visitors after the literacy movement was implemented at the Gangsa State Elementary School, increased by 60% from before the literacy movement was implemented at the school, and it is hoped that the presence of the library and the literacy movement implemented can increase students' interest in learning on an ongoing basis.

Effects of dialogic reading for comprehension (LuDiCa) on the social interaction of autistic adolescents and their peers

BackgroundIn today’s contemporary world, relationships take a prominent role in the lives of adolescents. However, challenges related to mutual understanding and a lack of inclusive environments can often lead to autistic teens feeling excluded.ObjectiveIn order to assess the impact of naturalistic interventions on interpersonal relationships, we conducted an experimental test utilizing Dialogic Reading for Comprehension (LuDiCa) in online reading circles with groups comprising both autistic and neurotypical adolescents. Our focus was on exploring its relevance for enhancing social interaction, particularly in terms of conversational acts, sharing experiences, initiations, and questions.MethodsFive autistic and five neurotypical students between 11 and 15 years old from a public school in Brasilia, Federal District, participated. We paired groups A and B (made up of trios of teenagers) and groups C and D (made up of pairs) in a multiple baseline design per reading group, in which all groups went through the baseline conditions (BL), intervention (LuDiCa) and maintenance.ResultsLuDiCa increased the frequency of conversational acts of both autistic participants and neurotypical peers. In addition, the intervention favored initiations, questions, and sharing experiences, through the shared activity of reading and talking about a work of fiction. Participants rated the intervention in relation to the platform, the book, the reading facilitator, and interaction with peers. We discuss the potential of the facilitator's role in favoring interactions and the potential of LuDiCa as a joint activity for the engagement of adolescents. We also include suggestions for future research focused on the online context and discuss some limitations of the LuDiCa intervention.ConclusionIn summary, our study offers initial experimental evidence demonstrating the positive impact of LuDiCa on social interaction behaviors among both autistic and neurotypical adolescents within an inclusive setting.