UNDERSTANDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DEEP LEARNING APPROACH IN ENHANCING STUDENT’S READING COMPREHENSION
Keywords:
Deep Learning Approach, Reading Comprehension, Student-Centered Learning, Critical Thinking
Abstract
The Deep Learning Approach is a method of learning that prioritizes meaningful comprehension over memory. With this method, students are encouraged to take an active role in their education, think critically, make connections between new and existing knowledge, and develop their own understanding. The Deep Learning Approach aids students in gaining a deeper and more meaningful understanding of texts through reading comprehension instruction. The purpose of this study was to look into how the Deep Learning Approach might be used to improve students' reading comprehension at MTs Miftahul Huda and to identify the challenges faced by the teacher during its implementation. Eleven students and one English teacher participated in this study, which used a qualitative descriptive design. Data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing were used for analysis after the data was gathered through observation, interviews, and documentation. Furthermore, the results demonstrated that the Deep Learning Approach was applied in three phases: pre-activity, while-activity, and post-activity. Students were urged to actively participate, think critically, discuss concepts, and make connections between the reading materials and what they already knew. Students became more involved and demonstrated a deeper comprehension of the readings as a result. Nonetheless, certain difficulties were discovered, including varying degrees of student involvement, a restricted vocabulary, and time management. In order to increase students' reading comprehension and learning engagement, teachers are urged to use this strategy on a regular basis.
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Pratiwi, R. (2021). Student-centered learning approach in enhancing students’ reading comprehension ability. English Education Journal, 11(3), 210–219.
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Saldaña, J. (2021). The coding manual for qualitative researchers (4th ed.). SAGE Publications.
Sari, M. (2020). Students’ difficulties in making inferences in reading comprehension. Journal of English Education, 8(2), 89–98.
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Zuraini, Z., Yusuf, Y. Q., & Reza, M. (2026). The effectiveness of a deep learning integrated e-comic in enhancing students’ reading of descriptive text. JTP - Jurnal Teknologi Pendidikan, 28(1).
Published
2026-08-19
How to Cite
Sholikhah, A., Mohammad Muhyidin, & Purnomo, N. H. (2026). UNDERSTANDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DEEP LEARNING APPROACH IN ENHANCING STUDENT’S READING COMPREHENSION. NIVEDANA : Jurnal Komunikasi Dan Bahasa, 7(3), 904-923. https://doi.org/10.53565/nivedana.v7i3.3128
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https://doi.org/10.53565/nivedana.v7i3.3128
