Enhancing English Reading Comprehension through Active Learning: An Analysis of Student Outcomes and Satisfaction

Abstract

This research aimed to compare students’ English reading comprehension before and after an intervention involving active learning activities and to investigate students’ satisfaction with these activities. The participants were twenty-five ninth-grade students, purposely selected based on prior academic performance and behavior indicating desirable characteristics. The research tools included detailed lesson plans with innovative active learning activities, a reading comprehension test, and a satisfaction questionnaire. The findings showed that students’ English reading comprehension significantly improved after participating in the active learning activities, with higher scores compared to their pre-intervention results. Additionally, students’ satisfaction with the active learning activities was high. Students expressed positive feedback, noting that the activities increased engagement and effectively developed their reading skills. These results indicate that proactive learning approaches not only improve academic performance but also foster active participation and skill development.