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Students' Perception On the use of Storybooks For Reading Comprehension
Reading is one of the most important skills in English because reading is the main
bridge for students to gain more knowledge. From reading, students can find out
information about what is happening in the world, making them smarter and more
up to date. Unfortunately, reading is an activity that students do not like because
students have problems understanding the content of the text. Therefore,
interesting learning media such as story books are needed to increase students'
motivation and interest in reading and a teacher must also implement interesting
learning media for students. This research aims to determine students' perceptions
regarding the effectiveness of storybooks as a medium for improving reading
comprehension in the context of English learning. Using qualitative research
methods, this research focuses on understanding the experiences of students at
Globin Vocational School who use storybooks in their reading activities. The
research population consisted of 50 class XII BDP students, and the sample was
selected using purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out through
administering questionnaires and in-depth interviews related to reading activities
using storybooks. Data analysis involves a qualitative approach, including data
reduction, data presentation, and concluding. The overall consensus from these
studies suggests that students hold positive perceptions towards the use of
storybooks in reading instruction such as Improved Comprehension Skills,
provide a stimulating context for practicing reading comprehension strategies, and
making inferences. They stated that storybooks not only helped better understand
texts but also had a positive impact on their overall interest in reading. These
findings indicate that storybooks have a beneficial influence on students'
motivation and involvement in the English learning process. The implications of
these findings can be a guide to the development of literacy-oriented teaching
strategies in the field of English education, with the hope of increasing students'
interest in reading and improving their learning outcomes. In conclusion, this
study confirms that storybooks are a valuable tool for teaching reading, even
when students have varying levels of English proficiency. Students' limited
English language skills do not reduce the positive impact of storybooks on their
interest in reading.
Keywords: Storybook, Reading comprehension, Perception,
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