Critical Reading Skills Research Articles

The Role of Selective Underlining Strategy in Developing Critical Reading Skills Among University Students

Studi ini menyelidiki keefektifan selective underlining strategy dalam meningkatkan keterampilan membaca kritis di kalangan mahasiswa. Menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas, bertujuan untuk minangkatkan pemahaman membaca mahasiswa dalam hal menemukan gagasan utama dan rincian pendukung melalui selective underlining strategy dalam pengajaran membaca. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Universitas Mulia pada mahasiswa semester dua Progran Studi Informatika melalui penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK). Peneliti mengambil 37 Mahasiswa sebagai subjek penelitian. Peneliti mengajarkan pemahaman membaca menggunakan selective underlining strategy. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan selective underlining strategy dapat meningkatkan kemampuan membaca siswa, dari siklus I ke siklus II. Pada siklus I, pencapaian ide pokok dan rincian pendukung siswa dalam pemahaman membaca adalah 57,8%, namun setelah dievaluasi pada siklus II pemahaman membaca siswa menjadi 79,0%. Sebaliknya, gagasan utama siswa dalam pemahaman membaca dikembangkan dari siklus I ke siklus II, dimana pada siklus I pencapaian gagasan utama siswa dalam pemahaman membaca adalah 58,1%, namun setelah dievaluasi pada siklus II pencapaian gagasan utama siswa menjadi 79,7%. Pada siklus I prestasi siswa dalam menemukan rincian pendukung sebesar 57,6%, namun setelah dilakukan evaluasi pada siklus II menjadi 78,4%. Sedangkan pencapaian target standar KKM 70. Penelitian ini berkontribusi terhadap berkembangnya literatur mengenai strategi membaca efektif di perguruan tinggi dan menawarkan implikasi praktis bagi para pendidik yang berupaya meningkatkan keterampilan membaca kritis mahasiswanya. Dari temuan ini, peneliti menyimpulkan bahwa dengan menggunakan teknik Selective Underlining Strategy dapat meningkatkan prestasi pemahaman membaca mahasiswa dan membuat mahasiswa aktif dalam proses pembelajaran. ____________________________________________________________________________________ The effectiveness of the selective underlining technique in improving university students' critical reading abilities was examined in this study. Using the Selective Underlining Strategy in reading instruction, the goal of the classroom action research approach was to clarify how students' reading comprehension improved in terms of identifying the main concept and supporting details. Applying classroom action research (CAR), the study was conducted with informatics students at Mulia University during the second semester. 37 pupils were selected by the researcher to be the study's subjects. The Selective Underlining Strategy was used by the researcher to teach reading comprehension. According to the research findings, students' reading comprehension from cycle I to cycle II could be enhanced by employing the Selective Underlining Strategy. Following assessment in cycle II, the students' reading comprehension increased to 79.0% from their cycle I achievement of key ideas and supporting details of 57.8%. On the other hand, the students' major concept for reading comprehension improved from cycle I to cycle II. Specifically, after cycle II evaluation, the students' main idea for reading comprehension increased from 58.1% in cycle I to 79.7%. Students' success rate in locating supporting details was 57.6% in cycle I, but after evaluation in cycle II, it increased to 78.4%. While KKM 70 is the standard objective achievement. This study adds to the expanding corpus of research on successful reading practices in higher education and provides educators looking to improve their students' critical reading abilities with useful takeaways. Based on these results, the researcher concluded that employing the Selective Underlining Strategy technique could improve students' reading comprehension performance and engage them in the process of learning

The CERIC method plus social collaborative annotation improves critical reading of the primary literature in an interdisciplinary graduate course

BackgroundInnovative approaches to graduate education that foster interdisciplinary learning are necessary, given the expansion of interdisciplinary research (IDR) and its ability to explore intricate issues and cutting-edge technology.PurposeThis study examines an intervention to develop critical reading skills of the primary literature (CRPL), which are often assumed and unaided by formal instruction in graduate education (GE) yet are crucial for academic success and adapting to new research fields.MethodsThis study applied mixed methods and a pre-post design to assess the effectiveness of a CRPL intervention among 24 doctoral students from diverse fields engaging in the interdisciplinary field of science policy research. The intervention was a 4-week online course with explicit instruction in a categorical reading approach, the CERIC method (claim, evidence, reasoning, implications, and context), combined with social collaborative annotation (SCA) to facilitate low-stakes, peer-based discourse practice. It examined how participation changed participants’ CRPL skills and self-perceptions.ResultsThe intervention significantly improved CRPL, t(23) = 13.6, p < 0.0001; research self-efficacy, t(23) = 4.9, p < 0.0001; and reading apprehension, t(23) = 4.3, p < 0.0001. Qualitative findings corroborated these findings and highlighted the importance of explicit CRPL instruction and the value of reading methods applicable to IDR. These results aligned with sociocultural and social cognitive theories and underscored the role of discourse and social engagement in learning critical reading, which is traditionally viewed as a solitary activity.ConclusionThe findings present a valid and innovative model for developing CRPL skills in interdisciplinary GE. This approach provides a model for scaffolding CRPL that can be adapted to IDR contexts more broadly.ImplicationsThe study findings call for revising graduate curricula to incorporate explicit CRPL instruction with peer-based discourse, emphasizing integrations in higher education anywhere students encounter primary literature. The findings advocate for formal and informal adoption of the reviewed methods, offering a significant contribution to interdisciplinary GE pedagogy.

Does being physically active and engaged affect reading ability? A review of the literature

Reading ability is one of the basic skills to open the horizons of knowledge and bring authentic input for a performance of the mind. Learning programs in higher education are aimed at equipping students to have comprehensive critical thinking-based reading skills. Learning to read is an abstract process of cognition which is the performance of the sense of sight, a cognitive process consisting of critical thinking and self-awareness elaboration. It is suspected that students who are active will have better speed in reading comprehension. This research aims to examine based on research evidence by reviewing the literature. Materials were searched using the keywords "physical activity to reading skill". Searches were conducted in Scopus and PubMed accounts. Based on the analysis step using PRISMA, 13 relevant articles were finally obtained in accordance with the purpose of writing. Based on this study and review, it can be concluded that physical activity can be in the form of walking, cycling, play programs, gross motor interventions, providing motor stimulation to the whole body, has a positive effect on reading ability. The positive results of physical activity are the acquisition of fine and gross motor skills, the achievement of a good level of fitness that bridges the enthusiasm and endurance of learning so that it affects reading skills. The second conclusion from this study, besides specifically affecting reading skills, is also evidenced by 7 articles mentioning activity, activeness and the results of these two things affecting academic achievement. Keywords: Physical Activity, Active, reading ability

INTEGRATING REPETITIVE READING WITH SERVICE LEARNING IN AMELIORATING CRITICAL READING AT A PRIVATE ISLAMIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

The Community Service Programme carried out by lecturers and students of the English Language Education Study Programme, Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty of IAIN Langsa aimed to improve the English language skills of the community in the environment around the campus. This activity is carried out in the form of training to find the needs of the participants. In this activity, the intended participants were students of MTS Swasta An-Nur Kota Langsa grade VII that consisted of 11 students. The methods used in this activity included repetitive reading methods with a communicative approach through service-learning activities. The results of this programme showed a significant improvement in the critical reading skills of English narrative text as evidenced by the results of the score analysis with SPSS. The success of this programme not only has a positive impact on the participants, but also provides practical experience for students in applying English learning theory in the field, as well as strengthening the role of lecturers as community servants. The implementation of this programme reflects the institution's commitment to supporting sustainable educational development and contributing to improving the quality of human resources in the community.

PECULARITIES OF DEVELOPING CRITICAL READING ABILITY OF THE MASTERS OF THE SPECIALTITY 7М01712 – TRAINING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS

The article reveals the development of critical reading skills of master's students of the specialty 7M01712 - ‘Preparation of teachers of foreign languages’. The article emphasizes the importance of using lecture texts in the educational process to prepare master's students for professional activities. Effective use of professional texts in the classroom contributes to the improvement of scientific and professional speech and communicative competence of master's students, which in turn provides the optimal use of various methods of critical analysis in their future professional activities. Special attention is paid to the development of independent thinking skills, search, analysis, systematization, structuring and communication of information.The author identifies three stages of critical reading development. The author also suggests types of questions that promote the development of this type of reading, as well as the ability to identify contradictions and types of structures present in a text and to argue one's point of view based not only on logic, but also on the ideas of the interlocutor. The use of various methods and tools of critical reading technology at the stage of challenge, at the stage of reflection and at the stage of analysis is described. Methodological recommendations on mastering the technology of critical reading are intended for teachers of a foreign language, but can be useful for teachers of other subjects, since the technology of critical reading development belongs to the interdisciplinary modern educational technologies. The article presents practical experience of using some techniques of critical reading technology on the example of the special course “Cognitive linguocultural methodological foundations”.

The influence of Kahoot-based TBLT in improving the critical reading skills in higher education

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Task-based language Teaching (TBLT) approach through Kahoot in improving EFL students’ critical reading skills. The study used a quasi-experimental method with a pre-experiment design involving a pre and post-test for one group. The research was conducted with 70 students (15 males and 65 females) from the Department of English Education at a Private University in Indonesia. The Kahoot-based TBLT approach was used to assess students' critical reading skills. The data were analyzed utilizing paired t-tests and N-gain to determine the effectiveness. The result showed a significant improvement in critical reading skills from the pre-test to the post-test after using the Kahoot-based TBLT model. the findings indicate that the Kahoot-based TBLT model is a successful approach in improving students' critical reading skills. Therefore, it can be concluded that Kahoot-based TBLT is effective in improving EFL students’ critical skill. Future research recommends the usage of Kahoot-based TBLT by educators to increase academic success in English language learning for higher education students.

A Empirical Study on Critical Thinking Ability in College English Reading Teaching under CBI

In the context of the new liberal arts, the ordinary English teaching model is difficult to adapt to the development of college English teaching, and English reading, as a necessary part of cultivating students’ comprehensive language ability and critical thinking ability, has played an important role in college English teaching. As a text-based teaching method, Content-Based Instruction (CBI) is more in line with the learning of English reading. Based on Krashen’s input hypothesis and Swain’s output hypothesis theory, it selected 66 English major seniors from Y University as the research subjects, who subsequently are divided into control classes and experimental classes. Data was collected by survey questionnaires and reading tests. Based on the analysis and discussion of relevant data, it concludes that: firstly, the critical thinking ability of college students is at a moderate level. Secondly, the CBI teaching method is significantly positively correlated with students’ critical thinking ability. Thirdly, the CBI teaching method has a positive impact on students’ critical English reading skills.

PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR MEMBACA KRITIS TEKS SASTRA UNTUK PELAJAR BIPA TINGKAT MAHIR

The research and development of literary text-based reading teaching materials for advanced BIPA learners was motivated by the results of a preliminary study that showed the potential of literary texts as reading learning materials in advanced BIPA classes. This study aims to produce teaching materials that meet the requirements of content feasibility, presentation systematics, language, and appearance so that they can help train critical reading skills for BIPA learners. The research model used is the 4D model by Thiagarajan, et al., involving test subjects in the form of BIPA material experts, teaching material preparation experts, design experts, practitioners (advanced BIPA teachers), and advanced BIPA students. The data obtained through the validation test shows that this teaching material is classified as very feasible and ready to be implemented with a percentage of feasibility reaching 89.1%. However, through the limited field test, there were several aspects that required revision to increase the percentage of feasibility to 83.3%. Nevertheless, this product is still feasible to be implemented with minor revisions. This teaching material can be utilized by BIPA students as an enrichment material in practicing critical reading skills by utilizing literary texts. Advanced level BIPA teachers can also use this teaching material to teach reading skills to students and introduce the works of Indonesian writers. BIPA researchers and activists are advised to consider this teaching material as a reference in developing literary text-based reading teaching materials that are still not widely available.

STUDI KASUS PEMANFAATAN POJOK LITERASI PRAKTIK DEAR DI SMPN 5 KEPANJEN (KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA KRITIS SISWA)

This study aims to examine school efforts in instilling a culture of literacy and practice of DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) at SMPN 5 Kepanjen with critical reading skills, the benefits obtained from the literacy corner in class, the obstacles in practicing DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) and the utilization of the corner literacy that has not had an impact on students in SMP Negeri 5 Kepanjen classes and solutions to related obstacles in optimizing the use of class literacy corners at SMP Negeri 5 Kepanjen. This qualitative research uses a phenomenological type. The research informants involved all school members, namely students, teachers and the principal of SMPN 5 Kepanjen. The results of the study show that the school is trying to instill a culture of DEAR (Drop Everything And Read), which must be done every day by students at SMP Negeri 5 Kepanjen. By habituating students to visit literacy corners, creating literacy activity programs, applying critical reading skill and trying to bring in publishers to offer a wide selection of reading books to students to be used in literacy corners as literacy materials. The reading corner functions to create a new classroom atmosphere, can also be used as a place for casual reading, fosters student creativity and can be used as a place to channel hobbies. In addition, students enjoy reading under the guidance of the teacher, because they can learn and share ideas and experiences while learning. The obstacle to optimizing the function of the literacy corner is the low introduction of a reading culture, the solution to optimizing the function of the literacy corner is that the teacher participates in providing books to be read by students, adapts to the needs of students in class and tries to complete a collection of various readings, so that when students read they do not seem boring. When they are in the literacy corner, carrying out DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) activities can create critical thinking so that they finally like reading activities.

Enhancing Critical Reading Through Metacognitive Scaffolding in Flipped-Classroom

Critical reading is paramount for students to comprehend texts efficiently during and beyond their academic studies. Searching for and filtering information is crucial in distinguishing between important and unimportant content. Despite its significance, students often lack proper instruction in critical reading, highlighting a need for effective learning models. The Metacognitive, Scaffolding in Flipped Classroom (Ms-Flics) model addresses this gap by combining metacognitive reading and scaffolding strategies in a flipped classroom. This study evaluates the model’s efficacy in enhancing students’ critical reading skills. The research employs quantitative methods, conducted with grade 9 students in Surakarta, Indonesia, comparing pre- and post-treatment test results. Using cluster random sampling, two classes of 65 students were administered tests before and after the intervention. Analysis using paired T-tests revealed a significant improvement post-treatment. The findings underscore the effectiveness of the Ms-Flics model in enhancing critical reading skills among grade 9 students. The study contributes theoretically by proposing a novel learning model that integrates metacognitive reading, scaffolding strategies, and flipped classroom approaches to improve critical reading skills.

The Implementation of PORPE Strategy for the Teaching of Descriptive Reading Text

Reading is Reading comprehension ability is very important to improve learning achievement, because it increases vocabulary, fluency and language proficiency in various subjects, thereby influencing all material and teaching in each subject. This research investigates the application of the PORPE strategy in comprehending descriptive reading texts and its impact on student comprehension using a mixed methods research approach. The data was collected using observation, pre-test and post-test. It can be seen in this research, that the PORPE strategy, which consists of the stages of predicting, organizing, training, practicing and evaluating, can significantly improve students' understanding and analysis of descriptive texts, develop critical thinking and reading skills, and encourage active participation. In this research found, that there was a significant increase in students' average scores after implementing the PORPE strategy, from 57.37 to 80.37, which showed a statistically significant difference in scores before and after treatment. The PORPE strategy improved students' reading comprehension and critical thinking skills by facilitating interactive learning, increasing understanding of descriptive texts and fostering students' positive contributions.

The Effectiveness of Stylistic Analysis in Developing Some EFL Critical Reading Skills among Prospective Teachers at the Faculty of Education

The Effectiveness of Stylistic Analysis in Developing Some EFL Critical Reading Skills among Prospective Teachers at the Faculty of Education

Promoting L2 learners’ critical thinking skills: the role of social constructivism in reading class

IntroductionIn the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the imperative for success has increasingly spotlighted the essential need for students to develop critical thinking and reading skills as key competencies for the 21st century. This study sought to explore the potential of constructivism to enhance learners’ critical thinking and reading abilities, alongside evaluating their receptiveness to this pedagogical approach.MethodsA mixed-methods research design was employed, combining a quasi-experimental framework with semi-structured interviews. The quasi-experimental component compared the effectiveness of constructivist and traditional teacher-centered methods in promoting critical thinking skills. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gauge participants’ satisfaction with the constructivist approach and to gather qualitative data on their experiences.ResultsThe investigation yielded two principal findings. First, the constructivist approach significantly outperformed traditional teacher-centered methods in promoting critical thinking skills among students. Second, the majority of participants reported a high level of satisfaction with the constructivist method, attributing this to the approach’s facilitation of deeper knowledge acquisition and increased opportunities for interaction with peers and instructors.DiscussionTheoretical implications of this study underscore the value of constructivism in fostering an engaging and interactive learning environment conducive to the development of critical analytical skills. Practically, the findings advocate for educational practitioners and institutional leaders to consider the integration of constructivist strategies in reading sessions to bolster students’ critical thinking and reading competencies. Moreover, it emphasizes the necessity for educators to receive comprehensive training on the nuances of constructivist pedagogy to ensure its effective implementation. This study thus contributes to the pedagogical discourse by affirming the efficacy of constructivism in enhancing critical cognitive skills and by outlining a pathway for its successful adoption in educational settings.

Hakikat Membaca di Kelas Tinggi di Tingkat SD/MI

In the world of education, reading skills are very fundamental. Apart from all learning processes that are based on reading and writing activities, reading proficiency is a stepping stone for every person's success, both in the school context and in life in society. This research aims to find out more about the nature of reading in higher grades at the SD/MI level. The method used in this research is a qualitative method based on literature analysis studies. Reading is the ability to use thoughts and actions to carry out visual activities by pronouncing a series of letters into words and sentences, mastering reading techniques and understanding the content of the reading correctly. The aim of reading in higher grades is to develop critical and creative reading skills. Students are not only required to capture information, but also analyze, assess and use information. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that understanding the nature of reading in higher grades has a great influence on students' understanding of advanced reading.

USING AUTHENTIC MATERIALS TO DEVELOP STUDENTS’ CRITICAL READING ABILITY

This article uncovers the potential of authentic materials, such as real-world texts, materials and resources, in developing students' critical reading abilities. It argues that traditional textbook-based approaches often fail to engage students in meaningful ways and lack the complexity and relevance required for fostering critical thinking skills. The article examines specificstrategies for incorporating authentic materials into the classroom, highlighting their effectiveness in motivating students, promoting deeper understanding of content, and developing essential critical reading skills such as analysis, evaluation, and synthesis. The benefits of using authentic materials for various subject areas and age groups are discussed, alongside practical tips and resources for educators.

Impact of Technology-Based Learning on Academic Performance of Undergraduate Level Students

Technology-based learning is a new learning method where students are taught using different digital/ICT tools such as mobile phones, computers, the internet, multimedia, tablets, and many others. The present study aimed to determine the impact of technology-based learning on students' academic performance. A quantitative research method was applied, followed by a survey research design to accomplish this study. The study was delimited to Balochistan province. All the public degree-awarding higher educational institutions were considered for the study. The target population for the study was the undergraduate students. The questionnaire was developed in collaboration with all authors. The reliability and validity of the framed questionnaire were checked through pilot testing. The reliability was found to be 0.87. Data were collected personally and with the help of colleagues. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the assistance of SPSS software version 22. The study's findings indicate that technology-based learning develops students' critical thinking, communication, cognitive, and reading skills, motivates students to become problem solvers, and enhances the professional development of the learners. The study concluded that technology-based learning positively impacts students' academic performance at the undergraduate level and also enables the students to cope with modern-world challenges. The study recommends that the government include technology at all levels of education, train its teachers, and provide all the technology resources.

Implementing Character Education Values in Lampung Regional Songs for Critical Reading Learning Materials in Junior High School: Critical Discourse Analysis

This study focuses on implementing character education values through the lyrics of regional songs from Lampung as learning material for critical reading in middle schools. Four regional songs from Lampung were selected for analysis, focusing on values such as caution, consistency, courage, and integrity. The method used in this research is critical discourse analysis, identifying how character values are contained in the lyrics and how they can be integrated into the critical reading curriculum in middle schools. The results of this study indicate that the lyrics of Lampung's regional songs contain various character values relevant to character education in schools. In addition, this study also shows the potential for integrating regional songs as innovative teaching material to develop students' critical reading skills. This research can serve as a reference for policy-making in character education and developing critical reading teaching material. Keywords: Character Education, Lampung Regional Songs, Critical Reading, Critical Discourse Analysis, Middle Schools

Promoting critical reading instruction in higher education: a three-step training scheme facilitated by using corpus technology

Abstract This study examines the development of students’ cognitive skills through hands-on concordancing, also known as the inductive Data-driven learning (DDL) method (Cobb, T. 1997. Is there any measurable learning from hands-on concordancing? System 25(3). 301–315). This method involves learners directly using concordance software to identify language rules by observing and working with concordance results. While previous research has explored DDL’s role in language acquisition, its impact on cognitive growth has received less attention. Building on a corpus-based language pedagogy (CBLP) (Ma, Q., J. Tang & S. Lin. 2022a. The development of corpus-based language pedagogy for TESOL teachers: A two-step training approach facilitated by online collaboration. Computer Assisted Language Learning 35(9). 2731–2760, Ma, Q., R. Yuan, L. M. E. Cheung & J. Yang. 2022b. Teacher paths for developing corpus-based language pedagogy: A case study. Computer Assisted Language Learning. 1–32), we designed a three-step training scheme that included an online task, a computer lab lesson, and a student independent corpus exploration task. The study involved 45 second-year English majors. The data were collected through surveys, interviews, and written reports, focusing on student learning of cognitive skills such as speculating, noticing, inferring, and verifying, as synthesized by Chun (2011. Learners as corpus researchers: Developing cognitive skills through hands-on concordancing. Foreign Languages Education 18(3). 73–103). The results indicate a positive response to the CBLP, with students’ independent exploration task contributing to improved critical reading and thinking skills. This highlights the effectiveness of our three-step CBLP scheme in developing cognitive skills and enhancing independent research. Overall, the study emphasizes the potential of hands-on concordancing and CBLP in fostering critical reading skills.

INVESTIGATING STUDENTS’ ONLINE CRITICAL READING SKILL: A STUDY IN AN EFL CONTEXT

The digital lifestyle requires students to read any online discourse more critically. The paper presents the result of a study in which 42 EFL learners are asked to demonstrate their critical reading skills through answers to the questionnaire and test. Both instruments are adapted from Cottrell's (2011). The participants are intermediate EFL learners in Indonesia. They are 19-20 years of age, male and female. All of them enroll the Discourse Analysis course. The result reveals that most of them have a positive attitude and give a positive response to some key questions under the critical thinking skills. They show the ability to identify unfair techniques used in a text and are good at reading between and beyond the lines. They do further research when they are hesitant about something they read and know how to evaluate source material. With some refinements and piloting, future research might be done on other language skills.

Exploring the Influence of Digital Comic Consumption on Critical Reading Skills among Generation Z: A Case Study of Line Webtoon Platform

In a digital age marked by the popularity of online platforms such as Line Webtoon among Generation Z, the influence of digital comic reading habits on critical reading skills is becoming increasingly relevant. This study aims to determine how much the habit of reading digital comics on the Line Webtoon platform influences vital reading ability in Generation Z. The research method used is quantitative explanative. Data analysis using simple linear regression tests, coefficients of determination, and correlation analysis with the help of SPSS V21 software. Data were collected by using questionnaires to 100 respondents of digital comic readers at Line Webtoon aged 18-24 years with an accidental sampling technique. The results showed a positive relationship between the habit of reading digital comics on Line Webtoon and critical reading skills in Generation Z, with a correlation value of 0.697 along with a significance value of 0.000. The results of R Square show that the habit of reading digital comics on Line Webtoon influences critical reading ability in Generation Z by 0.486 or 48.6%. The magnitude of the influence includes the range of coefficient intervals 0.40 – 0.599 (medium). This shows that the habit of reading digital comics on the Line Webtoon platform has a moderate and significant influence on critical reading skills in Generation Z.