Optimalisasi Pembelajaran: Penerapan Strategi PORPE untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Pemahaman Siswa Kelas VI Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

Abstract

Reading comprehension is an essential skill that requires optimization to enhance students' grasp of science and information, which continues to evolve. A preliminary study at MI Ar-Rochmah revealed a significant deficiency in the reading comprehension abilities of fourth-grade students. The limited understanding of reading materials provided by teachers renders most students unable to answer essay questions or summarize the text effectively. Consequently, researchers endeavor to enhance students' reading comprehension skills during school learning activities by implementing the Predict, Organize, Rehearse, Practice, Evaluate (PORPE) learning strategy. This research employs a quantitative approach utilizing a quasi-experimental method. The research design employed a Non-equivalent Control Group Design, with the research population comprising all sixth-grade students in classes VI A and VI B at MI Ar-Rochmah Lembang during the 2023/2024 academic year. Data collection techniques included pretest-posttest description questions and observation sheets documenting teacher and student activities. Analysis of the research results through a t-test hypothesis test revealed a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.000, which is less than 0.05, leading to the rejection of H0 and acceptance of H1. These findings suggest a significant disparity in the average reading comprehension scores between students who received instruction utilizing the PORPE strategy and those taught using the DLTA strategy. Consequently, it can be inferred that the PORPE strategy effectively enhances the reading comprehension skills of sixth-grade students at MI Ar-Rochmah.