Improving English Reading Comprehension: The Role of Visual Mind Mappingin SQ4R Strategy

Abstract

INGGRIS: The purpose of this research is to increase the English reading comprehension ability throught the survey, question, read, record, recite, review strategy (SQ4R) that is implemented by the role of visual mind mapping. SQ4R is the systematic strategy that can be used varying the media. The method of research is exploratory mixed method. The procedure of research used john Elliot model. The data was collected through observation, interview, daily note and test. The technique of data analysis is qualitative and quantitative. The research finding shows that visual mind mapping in SQ4R strategy implementation gave the different ways. It has a significant influence on English reading comprehension ability. The average reading comprehension test in the last cycle is 88.2