Improving Reading Comprehension in English for Nusantara: A Case Study

Abdul Syahid; Aprillia Anggraini; Azizatun Hafizah; Ikrimah Ikrimah; Nadia Nadia

doi:10.47134/jpbi.v1i3.443

Authors

Abdul Syahid Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palangkaraya https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7284-4665
Aprillia Anggraini Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palangkaraya https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8671-1132
Azizatun Hafizah Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palangkaraya https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2986-7578
Ikrimah Ikrimah Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palangkaraya https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1878-0609
Nadia Nadia Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palangkaraya https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4107-189X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47134/jpbi.v1i3.443

Keywords:

Reading Comprehension, English for Nusantara Textbbook, Qualitative, Students

Abstract

This research investigates the effectiveness of using the textbook "English for Nusantara" for grade 7, to improve reading comprehension skills among students at Al-Amin Middle School in Palangka Raya City, Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative approach, utilizing questionnaires and student interviews to analyze how textbooks facilitate reading comprehension. This research focuses on a sample of 10 students and aims to identify the strengths and the content of "English for Nusantara" textbook in improving reading comprehension. This analysis will explore four main aspects: general attributes, teaching-learning content, vocabulary development, and grammatical understanding. The findings from this research will provide valuable insight the potential to be an effective tool for enhancing reading comprehension and the content of the book "English for Nusantara" from the views of Al-Amin Palangkaraya Middle School students and contribute to the ongoing dialogue about effective teaching of reading comprehension in secondary schools in Indonesia.

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