The Effects of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) with Game-Based Learning on Reading and Writing Ability of Grade 8 Students

Abstract

Background and Aims: The purpose to examine the effects of cooperative integrated reading and composition (CIRC) with game-based learning on the reading and writing ability of grade 8 students were to compare English reading and writing abilities before and after learning; and compare after learning English with 70% criteria; and investigate students' group work behavior in cooperative integrated reading and composition (CIRC) with game-based learning.

Methodology: This research was a quasi-experimental research that used a one-group pre-test post-test design. The research samples consisted of 30 Grade 8 students who were selected by using cluster random sampling. The research instruments consisted of 1) the Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) with Game-Based Learning, 8 lesson plans, 2) the 30 multiple-choice English reading and writing ability test, and Group working behavior Observations. Statistical methods employed for data analysis included percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test for the dependent sample, and t-test for one sample.

Results: The results of the study were: The English reading ability of grade 8 students after learning (\bar{x}= 12.53, SD = 1.28) was significantly higher than before learning (\bar{x}= 8.17, SD = 2.29) and higher than 70% criteria at the .05 level. The English writing ability of grade 8 students after learning (\bar{x}= 11.53, SD = 1.25) was significantly higher than before learning (\bar{x}= 8.70, SD = 1.60) and higher than 70% criteria at the .05 level. The Group working behavior after using Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) with Game-Based Learning was at a high level (\bar{x}= 4.48, SD = 0.57).

Conclusion: The Effects of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) with Game-Based Learning resulted in the English reading and writing Ability of Grade 8 Students being significantly higher than before and higher than 70% criteria. The group's working behavior was at a high level.