APPLYING ECOLA TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION AT THE TENTH GRADE OF SMKN 2 PALOPO

MAHARANI, TIARA (2023) APPLYING ECOLA TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION AT THE TENTH GRADE OF SMKN 2 PALOPO. Other thesis, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo.

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Abstract

ABSTRACT
Tiara Maharani, 2023. "Applying ECOLA Technique to Improve Students
Reading Comprehension at the Tenth Grade of SMKN 2 Palopo," a thesis
of the English Language Education Study Program, Tarbiyah and Teacher
Training Faculty of State Islamic Institute of Palopo. Amalia Yahya, S.E.,
M.Hum. (Consultant 1) and St. Hartina, S.Pd., M.Pd. (Consultant 2).
This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using ECOLA (Extending
Concept through Language Activities) technique to improve reading
comprehension at SMKN 2 Palopo. This study used a pre-experimental research
design that focused on a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The population
of this study was all tenth grade students of SMKN 2 Palopo consisting of 95
students divided into three classes. The sample was taken using random sampling
technique, which consisted of 28 students. The research instrument used was
reading test and interview. The data were analyzed using Paired Sample T-test
and calculated with SPSS 22. The result of this research found that. There is an
improvment on students reading comprehension. It can be proved by the students'
post-test score (36.96) which is higher than the pre-test score (23.39). In addition,
the probability value is smaller than 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05). It is indicated, that
alternative hypothesis (H1) is accepted and the null hypothesis (HO) is rejected.
Students' perceptions of the ECOLA technique have a positive impact on
improving students' reading comprehension. Twenty-five students said the
ECOLA technique could improve their reading comprehension. However, there
were three students who found the technique difficult and boring. It can be
concluded that the use of ECOLA Technique is effective in improving students'
reading comprehension. The students considered the ECOLA technique have a
positive impact on improving reading comprehension. It easier for students to
understand reading texts, there is interaction in discussions between students and
group members which can enhance the learning experience. Thus, ECOLA
technique can be recommended to used in teaching reading comprehension.
Keywords: Reading Comprehension, ECOLA Technique, Descriptive Text

Item Type:	Thesis (Other)
Subjects:	400 Ilmu Bahasa, Kebahasaan > 420 Bahasa Inggris
Divisions:	Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan > Program Studi S-1 Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User:	Muh. Afandhy Amir
Date Deposited:	16 Nov 2023 06:41
Last Modified:	16 Nov 2023 06:41
URI:	http://repository.iainpalopo.ac.id/id/eprint/7953

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