Strategies-Based English Instruction as a Method for Enhancing Reading Comprehension Skills in Higher Education Students

Sukarno Sukarno; Henda Harmantia Dewi; Eko Prasetyo Nugroho Saputro; Joko Priyana

doi:10.21070/jees.v9i2.1823

(1) * Sukarno Sukarno Department of English Education, Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Cultures, Yogyakarta State University
Indonesia
(2) Henda Harmantia Dewi Department of English Education, Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Cultures, Yogyakarta State University
Indonesia
(3) Eko Prasetyo Nugroho Saputro Department of Communication Science, Faculty of Social, Law, and Political Sciences, Yogyakarta State University
Indonesia
(4) Joko Priyana Department of English Education, Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Cultures, Yogyakarta State University
Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/jees.v9i2.1823

Abstract

Reading comprehension skills are pivotal for the academic success and future careers of communication science students, making the use of effective teaching strategies essential for their development. This Classroom Action Research (CAR) investigates how Strategies-Based Instruction (SBI) improves students’ reading comprehension and overall learning experiences. Data were collected through observation, tests, and interviews, with quantitative analysis conducted using SPSS and qualitative analysis performed thematically. The results indicate that the implementation of SBI in reading classes increases students’ reading comprehension and positively influences aspects such as materials organization, student engagement, attitudes towards reading, and motivation to attend classes. Additionally, SBI promotes direct strategies that assist students master key skills, thereby better preparing them for their future careers. This study suggests that teachers should be equipped with both technological and pedagogical knowledge, through workshops or training, to improve their professionalism, particularly in teaching reading through the SBI framework. HIGHLIGHTS:

SBI increases students’ reading comprehension.
SBI Positively influences learning experiences.
SBI promotes direct strategies that assist students master key skills for their future
careers.

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Author Biographies

Sukarno Sukarno, Department of English Education, Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Cultures, Yogyakarta State University

Sukarno is an ongoing student in the Master's English Language Education program, at Yogyakarta State University. He is interested in teaching reading, English for specific purposes, experiential learning, and material development in ELT.

Henda Harmantia Dewi, Department of English Education, Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Cultures, Yogyakarta State University

Henda Harmantia Dewi has just completed her Master’s Degree in English Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. In 2020, she served as an Indonesian teaching assistant and attended a Post-Baccalaureate Unclassified program at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. Her research interests include teaching English for Young Learners (TEYL), academic writing, language curriculum and materials development, academic writing, and qualitative research in ELT.

Eko Prasetyo Nugroho Saputro, Department of Communication Science, Faculty of Social, Law, and Political Sciences, Yogyakarta State University

Eko Prasetyo Nugroho Saputro is a lecturer at the Department of Communication Science, Faculty of Social, Law, and Political Sciences, Yogyakarta State University. His areas of expertise include communication management, language teaching, and strategic communication.

Joko Priyana, Department of English Education, Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Cultures, Yogyakarta State University

Joko Priyana is a lecturer from the English Language Education Department, Faculty of Languages, Arts, and Culture, State University of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Applied Linguistics from Macquarie University - Sydney, Australia in 2003. His research interests include materials development and language teaching methodology.

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