Improve Reading Ability Research Articles

Effective Strategies That Improve the Reading Abilities of Children with Dyslexia

Dyslexia is prevalent in learning disabilities and children diagnosed with this disease demonstrate unexpected poor reading abilities with normal intelligence and neurological functions. The struggling process has caught reading disabled children into negative educational experiences. Thus, the investigation of a range of strategies that enhance their reading abilities is essential. This review paper categorized the strategies into repetitive reading strategy, mind-map strategy and neural impression strategy. The repetitive reading strategy involves reading the same material multiple times until the desired level of fluency and comprehension is achieved. Studies employing this approach have shown promising results in improving reading abilities in dyslexic children.The mind-map strategy, using an organizational thinking tool, has also proven effective in enhancing reading abilities among dyslexic children. By mapping out subtopics and central themes, this strategy aids in comprehension and organization of ideas.The neural impression strategy relies on following a model while reading and receiving corrective feedback. This approach has shown significant enhancement in reading fluency and accuracy for children with dyslexia. To sum up, all these three strategies offer promising prospects for improving the reading abilities of children with dyslexia.

Optimizing Business English Learning Among Freshmen in a Private University in China with BERIUVE

Background and Aims: Business English learners encounter challenges in acquiring specialized business knowledge and English proficiency. Mastering English, especially in a business context, can be daunting for second-language learners. Thus, this study aims to examine the challenges students face in reading and motivation while learning business English and to develop a Business English Reading Instruction Using Vision Enhancement (BERIUVE). Materials and Methods: The present study conducted a needs analysis employing a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. Five freshman classes (N=145) from a private college in China participated in the survey. Results: The findings demonstrated that students acknowledged the importance of business English reading but sought increased motivation to learn. They lacked both micro- and macro-cognitive reading abilities for comprehension and required assistance in cultivating a vivid and realistic vision. In response to the student’s preferences, the researcher developed the BERIUVE, inspired by Hadfield and Dornyei (2013)’s visionary motivational program. This study’s innovative approach, which integrates reading demands and learning motivation, has substantial pedagogical implications for future business English instruction. The findings can inform the modification of course objectives and the development of motivational instruction for business reading based on learner analysis. Conclusions: Specifically, the study highlights the importance of recognizing individual learner needs to devise targeted interventions that can improve reading abilities and enhance overall reading efficiency. The pedagogical implications of analyzing learners and designing motivational instruction for business reading are ultimately discussed.

At-Home Trial of Four Different Head-Mounted Displays in Visual Rehabilitation of People with Stargardt Disease.

To examine the potential of different head-mounted displays in the rehabilitation of individuals with visual impairment. This prospective explorative study conducted between September 2019 and August 2020 included participants with Stargardt disease with moderate to severe visual impairment and a relatively preserved peripheral visual field. AceSight, eSight 3, IrisVision Live, and Jordy were tested. After instruction and training, participants chose two head-mounted displays for home use for two weeks per device. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was used for evaluation. Twelve participants (aged 16-53 years) tested all head-mounted displays in the clinic. Distance visual acuity and reading distance improved with all head-mounted displays and eSight and Irisvision improved near visual acuity. Six participants decided not to test the head-mounted display at home due to lack of time or energy, dizziness and discomfort, double vision and peripheral visual field limitation, or aesthetics. After home use, the participants reported improved visual function at a distance with IrisVision, AceSight, and e-Sight, whereas only AceSight improved vision during near tasks. IrisVision and eSight improved reading ability, and none of the devices improved vision during tasks involving computers. Five participants used the devices sparingly, and five avoided public use owing to aesthetics. We found an improvement in distance visual acuity and increased reading distance for all tested head-mounted displays. Additionally, IrisVision and eSight improved visual function at near and eSight also improved contrast vision at distance. Despite the possibility of improving vision, social stigma and device aesthetics kept the participants from using head-mounted displays in public and limited their use at home.

Implementation of the Bahtsul Masa'il Method in Improving Ability to Read the Book of Fathul Qorib

This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of implementing the Bahtsul Masa'il Method in improving the ability to read the Book of Fathul Qorib using a quantitative approach. This method is used in the context of Islamic religious teaching and focuses on understanding Arabic texts. In this study, the research sample consisted of a group of students who took part in training using the Bahtsul Masa'il Method and another group of students who took part in conventional teaching methods. Data was collected through reading and comprehension tests of Arabic texts before and after implementing the method. The results of the test were analyzed using descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing to evaluate significant differences in improvement in reading ability between the two groups of students. The findings of this research indicate that the implementation of the Bahtsul Masa'il Method significantly increases the ability to read the Book of Fathul Qorib compared to conventional teaching methods. Students who underwent training with this method showed higher improvements in understanding Arabic texts. These results support the use of the Bahtsul Masa'il Method as an effective approach to improving reading competence in the context of Islamic religious studies. This research has positive implications for curriculum development and Islamic religious teaching methods, by emphasizing the importance of interactive approaches and critical thinking in understanding texts religion. In addition, this research provides an empirical basis for Islamic religious educators to consider using the Bahtsul Masa'il Method in an effort to increase understanding and literacy in Arabic among students.

Development of a Text Processing Automation Method for Using Modern Korean-Chinese Mixed Text in General Education

This study aims to develop an automated text processing method for the use of modern Korean-Chinese mixed newspaper materials in liberal arts education. This article describes the process, its results, and additional tasks. In particular, the focus was placed on the batch processing of texts downloaded in large quantities. The problem with the existing computerized and serviced Korean-Chinese mixed texts is that most of the old Korean texts were computerized with PUA codes, which are not currently in Unicode standards. To process or analyze texts in computer language, it is necessary to convert these characters into standard code methods. Based on the standardized data brought in, the work of replacing the old form of words with the current Korean notation was carried out. Finally, in the text, phonological and Korean notation of Chinese characters are added in parentheses. Reviewing the results shows a significant improvement in readability. If you want to use modern Korean and Chinese newspaper materials for liberal arts education, it may be difficult unless a separate feed process is premised. When trying to use modern Korean-Chinese newspaper materials for liberal arts education, it can be difficult due to the problem of notations. Furthermore, this automated form of processing allows instructors to extract articles related to specific topics and to read articles with students that increase their readability. But as things stand, there are limits. For example, if a Chinese character has multiple consonants, there may be cases in which a Chinese character has a reading sound that does not fit the Chinese character word and rather interferes with the reading of it. These should be used for education purposes after correction. In addition, even if it is a Korean-Chinese mixed text and pronunciation is provided here, it is difficult for a student without knowledge of classical Chinese grammar to read that text if a lot of classical Chinese expressions are mixed in. This case ultimately becomes a problem that can be solved by the development of a classical Chinese morpheme analyzer. If progress is made on such things as the construction of the classic Chinese Corpus, it will be of great help in the development of history and liberal arts teaching tools.

Pengaruh Media Buku Cerita Bergambar Terhadap Kemampuan Membaca Nyaring Siswa Kelas 2 Sekolah Dasar Islam Al-Fajri Kota Bekasi Tahun Ajaran 2022/2023

The research was conducted because it was suspected that there was an effect of picture storybooks on the ability to read aloud of students of Al-Fajri Islamic Elementary School, Bekasi City in the academic year 2022/2023. Quantitative research method One Group Pretest-Posttest Desig and Purposive Sampling technique chosen for the sample. Posttes minimum 71, maximum 92, average 81.68 very good category. While the standard deviation value is 5.47 which is still smaller than the average value (mean) of 81.68. This shows that the Posttest data deviation is good. The result is that storybooks with pictures show improvement in reading ability.

Efforts to Improve Reading Ability Through Literacy Learning (Studies on Students at the Catholic Elementary School of ST. Vincentius Noongan)

The goal of this research was to discover how teaching literacy might improve the reading abilities of Class IV pupils at St.Vincentius Noongan Catholic Elementary School. We can increase kids' comprehension of reading texts and help them read correctly through literacy learning. The sort of study that will be employed is class action research (CAR). Classroom action research is carried out in order to solve issues and enhance teaching quality. Teachers do a sort of study known as classroom action research to solve issues in their classrooms. The goal of this study is to present a summary of the advancement of students' reading outcomes through literacy learning for students in St. Catholic Elementary School's class IV. Noongan, Vincentius. This classroom action research (CAR) includes four processes: preparation, activity, observation, and reflection. The findings of this study demonstrate the importance of the teacher's involvement in enhancing literacy learning for children so that they can accurately interpret the text, as well as the role of parents of kids after school. pupils' parents must also assess what their children may learn at school, such as the assignments assigned by the instructor, so that pupils always have parental support for the necessity of solid reading abilities.

Improving reading abilities, attitudes and practices: A home-based intervention of supplementary texts for young readers in Cambodia

Through a Social Cognitive Theory framework, this experimental study examined the impact of high-quality, low-cost reading materials on young Cambodian students' literacy development. The intervention involved age-appropriate storybooks and reading supports for children and caregivers. Results demonstrated that a combination of books and support effectively improved reading outcomes. Caregivers observed increased reading confidence, while children exhibited higher reading frequency, duration, and increased proficiency. The study emphasizes the importance of accessible reading materials for literacy, particularly in low-resource settings. Findings suggest that policymakers and educators should consider prioritizing appropriate reading resources, local content creation, and caregiver involvement to foster a supportive learning environment.

Peningkatan Kemampuan Membaca Pemahaman Menggunakan Metode SQ3R pada Siswa SMK Kahuripan 1 Jakarta

There are two aims of this research, namely: 1) describing the procedures for development learning using the SQ3R method which can improve abilities students' reading comprehension, 2) there is an increase in reading ability students' understanding using the SQ3R method. This type of research is qualitative descriptive. The data source in this research is the informant, namely the teacher Indonesian language class XII SMK Kahuripan 1 Jakarta, namely Mrs. Laili Lufti Yuli, S. Pd and class XII students. The data is in the form of an increase in reading ability understanding using the SQ3R method in students at SMK Kahuripan 1 Jakarta. Data collection techniques in this research are interviews, student observation, tests/performance, and and using questionnaires. Characteristic analysis techniques qualitative. Research results regarding improving reading ability understanding using the SQ3R method in students at SMK Kahuripan 1 Jakarta divided into three, namely: 1) increasing students' liking for language lessons Indonesia, 2) increase in reading comprehension ability results, 3) increase student activities in learning Indonesian.

The readability and narrative tone of risk and risk management disclosures for South African listed companies

PurposeRisk information provides information to enable stakeholders to make informed decisions about a company. Corporate communications should be readable and unbiased so as not to hamper disclosure usefulness. This study assesses whether risk disclosures in the integrated reports are readable and unbiased.Design/methodology/approachThe readability and narrative tone of South African listed companies' risk and risk management disclosures as disclosed in their integrated reports are analysed using automated software for the Top 40 JSE listed companies from 2015 to 2019.FindingsThe results show that risk and risk management disclosures are unreadable and lack any improvement in readability during the period. Additionally, these disclosures are biased toward narrative tones signalling communality and certainty.Originality/valueThe study adds to the literature on the readability of corporate reports, by focussing on the readability and narrative tone of risk and risk management disclosures during a period of increased scrutiny over the content of such disclosures. Also, by analysing risk disclosure and risk management disclosure separately, and by performing trend analysis to determine whether requirement changes related to content (specifically King IV) affect readability and narrative tones.

Why Do You Make Things So Complicated? Understanding the Texts of Regulations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The last two years have been characterized by a considerable increase in the number of national and local regulations to contain and fight the spread of the COVID-19 contagion. The literature suggests that poor readability of regulations comes with a significant cost in terms of public compliance, in various contexts. Does the readability of COVID-19 regulations impact their effectiveness? We study the matter in Italy, a country severely affected by the first wave of COVID-19, and one that has seen many local regulations that have tried to halt the virus. Our empirical evidence, obtained from a corpus built on the basis of all 640 regional COVID-19 regulations that have been published, was collected from the Italian Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces between 21 February and 14 June 2020. Our results, obtained through F-GLS estimations with fixed, hybrid, and random effects, suggest that the readability of the regulations affected the spread of the pandemic, and that an improvement in readability would lead to more efficient outcomes.

Effectiveness of a Mixed Methods-Based Literacy Program in Improving Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Mastery, and Reading Fluency Skills of Early Grade Students

Many young children still experience reading difficulties when they enter school age. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a mixed methods-based reading literacy program (computer-assisted reading, independent tiered reading, and group-based reading teaching) to improve reading comprehension skills, vocabulary mastery, and reading fluency among early grade students. The study used a quantitative approach with experimental research methods. A quasi-experimental design was used to achieve the research objectives by involving 350 elementary school students who were in the fourth to sixth grade range of elementary school. The sample selection in this study involved the purposive sampling technique using several criteria. The teachers involved in this study totaled 150 teachers from 8 schools who acted as program implementers at school. The reading literacy program was implemented for two semesters for five days each week. The research findings show that the mixed methods-based reading literacy program had a significant effect on all competencies (word reading efficiency, reading comprehension ability, and reading fluency) in Grade 3 students, but this increase in ability was not seen in grades 5 and 6 students. More specifically, the effect size of the intervention on oral reading fluency in Grade 3 students was greater than the effect size in Grade 5 students. Furthermore, the effect size in Grade 4 was greater than the effect size in grades 5 and 6. This is because the treatment of reading difficulties in younger students is easier and more effective than in older students. In addition, based on the results of the correlation analysis, the number of words read during reading activities using a computer had a positive relationship with word reading scores and visual word reading efficiency in the post-test phase. Therefore, mixed methods-based literacy programs have a significant impact on reading fluency, and on vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension competence and reading fluency. This research has implications in that improving reading ability in the early grades is better done by using a combination of methods, such as computer-assisted reading, independent tiered reading, and group-based reading teaching. In this way, the improvement of students’ reading skills is more optimal.

AN ANALYSIS STUDNTS’ ABILITY IN READING COMPREHENSION AT THE SECOND SEMESTER AT EDUCATION PROGRAM OF MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF BENGKULU

The research was aim to describe about students’ ability levels in reading comprehension at the second semester Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu. This method of this study was descriptive qualitative. The research instrument was a reading comprehension test to show the students’ reading ability based on the theory of (Roe, 2011). There were; main idea, specific information, reference, inference, and vocabulary. The results of the study, it was only analysis reading ability in vocabulary got very high score with the percentage 90.90%. And the four rest abilities got very low score. To be considered, reading is an important part for English language students. It is obvious that we have to be good reading ability in reading comprehension because reading is each part four language skills. The researcher are hoped to teach the students about strategy in reading subject, specially to improve reading ability in main idea, specific information, reference, inference.
 Keywords: Reading Ability, Levels, Comprehension

Unlocking the Path to Academic Excellence: Unraveling the Impact of 480 Class Hours in Improving Reading Ability for Lecturers

This study seeks to explore the readers' ability experienced by adult learners who attended IELTS preparation courses at the Language Centre Hasanuddin University. It aims at measuring their progress through reading class. The respondents were 44 out of 50 lecturers from 18 different universities in the eastern part of Indonesia, both public and private, sponsored by the Directorate of Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia. They attended 240 sessions which equaled 480 class hours for three months. The data were collected from the IELTS pre-test, progress-test, mid-test, and post-test. The progress test was given ten times during the preparation. By the end of the course, the participants sat for the real IELTS test administered by IALF Bali. They were also given a self-assessment questionnaire (20 questions) using a Likert scale ranging from "strongly agree to strongly disagree." Besides, the researchers also conducted direct observation as they were the teachers of Reading in their class. Based on the result of all instruments used in this research, the finding indicates that most of the respondents' reading ability is improving.

Efektivitas Penggunaan Aplikasi Marbel dalam Meningkatkan Minat dan Motivasi Belajar pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar

This study discusses the effectiveness of marble applications in improving reading ability starting with pronouncing vowels in children who have difficulty reading or lack interest in reading. The ability to recognize letters is the first step for children to have the ability to read and write. In this modern era, letter recognition using educational games on gadgets is still lacking, children use gadgets more just to watch and play. This research aims to increase children's interest and motivation in reading and writing activities by using gadgets as a means to play in the Marbel application. In this study the researcher used the literature study method in which the researcher read and recorded and processed several journals, books, and documents (both printed and electronic) as well as other sources of information data that were considered relevant to the research or study. In order to get valid and relevant data that will attract readers' interest and motivation in terms of educating and developing children's enthusiasm for reading using the Marbel application which contains interesting features so that children do not get bored reading, the features displayed are in the form of interesting games.

Improving Reading Ability Using Big Book Media in Class I Students at SDN 2 Bulango Utara

This research aimed to improve reading skills using Big Book media for grade 1 students at SDN 2 Bulango Utara. The type of research used is classroom action research, with the research subject being a grade I student totaling 27 students. This research was carried out in the form of cycles, and each cycle consisted of 4 stages, namely the planning stage, the implementation stage, the observation, and the reflection stages. This research shows that students’ reading ability in Indonesian language subjects is still in the low category. This is indicated by the low reading ability of students at the time of the initial observation reaching 37.03% with capable criteria, and the reading ability of students in cycle I of 62.96% in capable criteria with a fairly good category, while the reading ability of students in cycle II increased by 100% with very good categories in capable criteria. The application of Big Book learning media can improve students’ reading skills in class I at SDN 2 Bulango Utara, Bone Bolango Regency. The achievement of providing action from cycle I to cycle II researchers ended the meeting in cycle II third meeting because it had met the predetermined performance indicators of 80%.

Peningkatan Kemampuan Membaca pada Siswa SDN 121/I Muara Singoan Kelas Rendah sebagai Bagian Integral dari Perkembangan Bahasa

Reading proficiency is a key competence in language development for children at the primary school level. This study aims to explore the efforts undertaken by SDN 121/I Muara Singoan in improving the reading abilities of elementary school students and understanding its integral role in overall language development. Through a qualitative research approach, data were collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers, and analysis of curriculum-related documents and teaching strategies. The results of this study indicate that SDN 121/I Muara Singoan has implemented various specific learning strategies to enhance students' reading abilities. Some of these strategies include the use of engaging textbooks, group reading activities, and a library program that expands students' access to reading materials. Additionally, the role of teachers and parents is recognized as a crucial factor in improving students' reading abilities. Teachers provide continuous support through training and guidance, while parents are involved in supporting reading practices at home and providing positive reinforcement. The improvement of reading abilities among lower-grade students at SDN 121/I Muara Singoan has significant impacts on overall language development. In addition to enhancing reading skills, students also demonstrate improvements in content comprehension, critical thinking abilities, and written expression.

Effectiveness of Multisensory-Based Busy Book Learning Media to Improve Reading Ability of Students with Special Needs at SDN 01 Inclusion Sowan Lor

Student with special needs require assistance and media in achieving their best condition. One of them is by using busy book media which is used as a means of improving the early reading ability of children with mild intellectual disabilities. This study aims to test the effectiveness of Busy Book media on the initial reading ability of student with special needs with intellectual disabilities. This study used single subject research with an A-B-A design and research data analysis using visual graph analysis techniques. Data analysis showed baseline (A1) of initial reading ability was carried out for 4 days with a mean of 50% and a fixed tendency of direction and data changes continued with intervention for 4 days with a mean of 88.75%. The tendency of direction increases and the change in data increases then the researcher performs a baseline (A2) carried out for 4 days with a 100% mean and a fixed direction tendency and changes in fixed data and overlape data that has a low percentage. The result of this study is that busy book learning media is effective in improving early reading skills for children with mild intellectual disabilities at SDN Inclusion 1 Sowan Lor

Digital Tools for Children with Reading Difficulties

Numerous literature reviews and meta-analyses have examined the effectiveness of technology-based interventions in enhancing the reading skills of students facing difficulties in this area. However, given the rapid advancements in technology, it is crucial to review the most recent studies and their implementation methods in order to support students who are performing below their peers. This paper aims to consolidate the latest published research on technology-based interventions designed to improve reading abilities in children with reading difficulties. Fluency skills were the primary focus of the majority of technology-based interventions, with computer programs being the most commonly employed tool.

Developing Android-Based Applications To Improve Reading Skills | تطوير التطبيقات المستندة الأندروئيدية لتحسين مهارة القراءة

The use of learning applications represents an innovative development in educational media aimed at enhancing the quality of learning. The development of learning applications for Class VII at MTsN 1 Karanganyar is driven by the limited availability of technology-based teaching materials and a lack of proficiency in Arabic reading skills among students. This study aims to create an Android-based learning application and assess its impact on improving reading abilities among Class VII students at MTsN 1 Karanganyar. This research follows the ADDI method, comprising four stages: needs analysis, design, development, and implementation. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, tests, questionnaires, and expert validation. The study's results indicate a significant improvement in learning achievement when using an Android-based learning application, with no students scoring below the class's minimum passing grade. The feasibility test results for the learning application showed approval from various experts: material experts at 78% (good), design experts at 75% (good), Arabic language studies teachers at 93% (very good), and student responses at 91% (very good).