Improving Students’ Reading Skills through ‘Play while Learning’ Method: An Action Research
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The fourth grade students of SD Inpres Walangsawa are found not to be fluent or even able to read. This Classroom Action Research (CAR) aims at improving the learning process and reading skills through ‘Play while Learning’ method. The study was conducted with 16 fourth-grade students at SD Inpres Walangsawa. The study was done in 2 cycles through 4 stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Research data were obtained through observation, tests, and documentation. The research data were then analyzed descriptive qualitatively and quantitatively. The study showed an improvement in the process and students’ test results from cycle I to cycle II. The average score in cycle I was 59 with a percentage completeness of 37.5%, which increased in cycle II with an average score of 76 with percentage completeness of 93.75%. Additionally, students appear enthusiastic, interested and are pleased to participate in the learning. Students feel like they are not learning, making educational activities more adaptable. The educational setting becomes more welcoming to students, allowing them to feel at home. Hence, it can be concluded that Play while Learning method effectively improves the learning process and students' reading skills.
Source: Didaktika Jurnal Kependidikan
Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Kupang
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204046683