Students’ Responses in Learning Extensive Reading Through the Literature Circle

Abstract

The literature circle develops into an interesting and challenging strategy that can encourage students to take an active role in reading instruction. The aim of this study is to investigate students’ responses to learning extensive reading through the literature circle. The participants of this study were four secondary students in Karawang. To gain the natural experience of the participants, the author uses phenomenological study. The dataset for this study were collected by observation, interviews, and documentation. The data collection methods for this study were observations, interviews, and documentation. The authors used thematic analysis. The results showed that using a literature circle can help students read more, make them feel more involved in group discussions, and encourage them to read more English textbooks. However, the authors found out some obstacles that students face while conducting this activity such as the lack of sufficient time to carry out this activity. in the question-and-answer session students feel less exporting text from their group of friends.

Students’ Engagement in Reading Through Literature Circle

“…The literature circle strategy has been found to promote students' engagement in reading and improve their reading comprehension skills. This strategy involves students in reading, discussing, and sharing their understanding of texts in a group, which can help them develop critical thinking, speaking, listening, and collaboration skills [28]. The essential components of reading, writing, speaking, and listening are successfully incorporated into literature circles, making it an effective strategy for motivating students to read independently.…”

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“…In this method, cooperation is made in groups, there is respect for each other's ideas and accepting responsibility. In this respect, it is clear that the participants of the reading circle support their cognitive and social development (Suci et al, 2022). Participants with different abilities change their roles in the literature circle and meet at designated periods to discuss stories or different parts of a book (Pierzga, 2007).…”

Literature Circle Method Practice with Preschool Teachers through Children's Books: An Action Research Example

“…In this method, cooperation is made in groups, there is respect for each other's ideas and accepting responsibility. In this respect, it is clear that the participants of the reading circle support their cognitive and social development (Suci et al, 2022). Participants with different abilities change their roles in the literature circle and meet at designated periods to discuss stories or different parts of a book (Pierzga, 2007).…”