IMPLEMENTATION OF RUNNING DICTATION TO INCREASE READING COMPREHENSION IN ENGLISH EXPRESSION

Abstract

The purpose of this study is 1) to describe learning for reading comprehension in the Running Dictation strategy with English Expression. 2) to describe the effectiveness of the implementation of the Running Dictation strategy on Reading comprehension in English Expression 3) to describe the response of the second-semester students of early childhood education programs (PG-PAUD-FKIP) at the University of Muhammadiyah Palu in reading comprehension by implementing Running Dictation in English Expression.

The research method applied in this research is a case study where data obtained through an interview, questionnaire, observations, and documentation. Students of the second-semester of the PG-PAUD Study Program were as respondents numbered 15 people.

The results of this study obtained a description that the Implementation of Running Dictation Strategy is very feasible to use and effectively increases students' motivation in reading comprehension, especially literal reading comprehension. They have very positive responses and are very enthusiastic in learning to read comprehension through a running dictation strategy that at the same time increases their participation in working together in completing reading comprehension tasks. They are relaxed, happy, and easier for them to understand reading comprehension, although there are still some students who experience obstacles in reading comprehension. This should be a concern of teachers in selecting content in reading based on reading level.