Most university students are struggling in learning English as Foreign Language. The utilization of an extensive reading strategy will potentially promote more striking influential impacts on EFL learners’ target language proficiency. The students' perceptions influence the success of teaching and learning English. The research aimed to know the students’ perception of Extensive Reading in EFL contexts. The researcher used the Qualitative Research method. This study was conducted in Universitas Islam Majapahit. The researcher selected twelve senior students of the English language education department who have already received the extensive reading subject in their previous semesters. The researcher collected the data through semi-structured interviews. The data were then analyzed by following Miles and Huberman’s (1994) framework. The results showed that the students had positive perceptions toward Extensive Reading practices. They considered if Extensive Reading is a reading activity for pleasure and information search where they can read material without any restraint. Besides, Extensive Reading also contributed to developing their comprehension and English skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary mastery, and grammar. Moreover, Extensive Reading enabled them to enjoy the learning experience.
Since its introduction to the subject of English Foreign Language, extensive reading has grown in popularity (EFL). This type of reading has been shown to provide EFL learners with numerous benefits in a variety of areas. Extensive Reading has also been done in a number of situations. This essay seeks to (1) provide a thorough understanding of ER, both theoretically and in terms of principles, and (2) summarize recent ER research in EFL settings. The method of library research was employed by the researcher. According to the reports, extensive reading increased reading comprehension, vocabulary understanding, and writing abilities. Furthermore, the students showed positive attitudes and perceptions of extensive reading in EFL contexts. More teachers and practitioners are hoped for. Furthermore, the students had positive attitudes and impressions of extensive reading in EFL contexts. It is hoped that more teachers, practitioners, and educational institutions would see the possibility of incorporating Extensive Reading into the English curriculum in order to benefit from its multiple benefits.
Program Kampus Mengajar (KM) memberikan kesempatan kepada mahasiswa untuk membantu guru dan kepala sekolah SD dan SMP yang terkena dampak pandemic. Melalui program KM ini, mahasiswa dapat menerapkan ilmu dan keterampilannya. Tetapi, banyak mahasiswa yang masih enggan untuk mengikuti program KM tersebut. Selama berjalannya program KM ini, Dosen Pembimbing Lapangan (DPL) memiliki peran yang penting dalam hal pembimbingan mahasiswa. Salah satu kegiatan DPL KM adalah melakukan sharing session dengan seluruh mahasiswa peserta KM. Oleh karena itu, tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini ialah untuk mengenalkan program Kampus Mengajar kepada mahasiswa lainnya, sehingga mereka dapat memiliki wawasan terkait program KM dan termotivasi untuk dapat mendaftar dan berpastisipasi dam program KM. Dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini, metode yang digunakan adalah web-seminar (webinar), ceramah, dan diskusi melalui platform Zoom Cloud Meeting. Total peserta sebanyak 34 orang. Pertama, penyampaian materi tentang KM. Kedua, sharing session oleh peserta KM terkait pengalaman ketika mengikuti KM. Ketiga, kegiatan diskusi terkait program KM. Dengan adanya kegiatan ini, peserta dapat memahami pentingnya mengikuti program KM dan termotivasi untuk mendaftar serta siap untuk berbakti untuk negeri melalui program KM.
Minat membaca pembelajar Bahasa Inggris dikategorikan rendah di Indonesia. Bahkan bisa dikatakan mereka tidak suka membaca. Ketidaktahuan terhadap kosakata Bahasa Inggris dijadikan alasan untuk tidak membaca. Extensive reading adalah salah satu metode yang dapat meningkatkan minat baca dan penguasaan kosakata dalam Bahasa Inggris. Karena hal tersebut di atas, tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk mengenalkan extensive reading kepada pembelajar Bahasa Inggris, sehingga mereka dapat mengaplikasikan dan dapat mencapai tujuan dari extensive reading itu sendiri yaitu kesenangan membaca teks berbahasa Inggris. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah web-seminar (webinar), ceramah, dan diskusi melalui platform Zoom Cloud Meeting. Total peserta sebanyak 45 orang. Pertama, post-test tentang extensive reading. Kedua, penyampaian materi tentang extensive reading untuk pembelajar asing. Ketiga, kegiatan diskusi terkait extensive reading. Keempat, post-test tentang extensive reading untuk pembelajar Bahasa Inggris. Dengan adanya kegiatan ini, peserta dapat untuk melatih keterampilan membaca dan meningkatkan minat baca teks berbahasa Inggris.
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