STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES TOWARDS THE USE OF DISCOVERY LEARNING STRATEGY IN LEARNING READING COMPREHENSION

Abstract

The aim of this research is to find out students' experiences towards the use Discovery Learning strategy in learning reading comprehension. This research used qualitative approach with case study method. This research was conducted in one of the public senior high schools in Karawang. The participants in this research were an English teacher and six students in tenth grade. Data were collected through classroom observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed by using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that students had positive experiences with the Discovery Learning strategy, which helped them understand text content, analyze text structure, expand vocabulary, and develop critical thinking skills. Students found the learning process enjoyable, engaging, and anxiety-free, which led to active participation in reading comprehension lessons. Future research could include larger sample sizes and diverse educational contexts to further validate the effectiveness of Discovery Learning strategies across various materials, subjects, and student profiles.