THE IMPACTS OF TASK-BASED LEARNING IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS READING COMPREHENSION

Abstract

This research aims at the students' perception of using Task-based Learning in Developing Students Reading Comprehension. The researcher used a qualitative case study and adapted semi-structured interviews, observation, and questionnaires to collect the data. These participants were five of the students when learning English in Junior High School in Bogor. The findings of the research indicated students' perceptions of using Task-based Learning in Developing Students Reading Comprehension. This study was revealed that: 1) Task-based Learning was Able to help their Students Reading Comprehension, 2) Task-based Learning as a Useful Technique for Teaching Reading, 3) Task-based Learning as an Easy Technique to Teach in Reading Class.