Improving reading comprehension through directed reading-thinking activity (DRTA) strategy

Main Author: Erliana, Santi
Format: Article info application/pdf eJournal
Bahasa: eng
Terbitan: Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palangka Raya, Indonesia , 2011
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Online Access: http://e-journal.iain-palangkaraya.ac.id/index.php/jefl/article/view/36
http://e-journal.iain-palangkaraya.ac.id/index.php/jefl/article/view/36/562
Daftar Isi:
  • This paper highlights the findings of a study which was undertaken at Islamic State College of Palangka Raya. The aim of the study was to describe how the Directed Reading Thinking Activity (henceforth DR-TA) strategy can improve reading comprehension. The data were taken from observation, field notes, questionnaire, and achievement test. The result reveals that the DR-TA not only improves students’ comprehension but also increases their motivation in learning.