Using google sites in teaching reading comprehension at Islamic Junior High School of 7 Jember

Dewikhan, Pristina (2026) Using google sites in teaching reading comprehension at Islamic Junior High School of 7 Jember. Undergraduate thesis, UIN KH Achmad Shiddiq Jember.

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Pristina Dewikhan, 2026: Using Google Sites in Teaching Reading Comprehension at Islamic Junior High School Of 7 Jember.
Keyword: Teaching Reading Comprehension; Google Sites; Qualitative Descriptive.
This study is because pupils still struggle to understand English texts, as well as the lack of interactive learning materials during the learning process. Many students still struggle to grasp basic concepts, understand vocabulary, and comprehend what is being read. Furthermore, reading instructions using text alone can cause students to become bored and lose focus during the learning process. Consequently, Google Sites is utilized as a multimedia-based learning tool that supports reading comprehension by making it more engaging and interactive through the inclusion of text, images, videos, and practice exercises.
The focus of the research is: (1) How does the teacher implement Google Sites in Teaching Reading Comprehension at ninth grade of Islamic Junior High School of 7 Jember? and (2) How do the students’ respond Using Google Sites in Teaching Reading Comprehension at ninth grade of Islamic Junior High School of 7 Jember?
The objective of this research is to explain how Google Sites is used and how students utilize this media to learn reading comprehension. This research employed a qualitative descriptive method. The research was conducted at MTs. Negeri 7 Jember, specifically in the class 9A bilingual class, where the subjects comprised the English teacher and 24 students 9A pupils. Data collection methods included observation, interviews, and document analysis. The data were analyzed in three stages: data condensation, data display, and drawing and verifying conclusions.
The results of the study show that teachers implement Google Sites as a multimedia-based learning tool for teaching reading comprehension by providing texts in the form of instructional videos, images, or icons, as well as practice exercises, through a website that students can access using their own mobile phones. Teachers guide students through various steps in the process. Examples include accessing links to Google Sites, understanding the text in the video, discussing the content, and answering questions related to the text. Using the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model, teachers can help students think more critically while solving learning problems. As a result, students remain active, focused, and enthusiastic throughout the reading activities.

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