The Effectiveness of the Round Robin Reading Strategy on Students’ Beginning Reading Skills in Indonesian Language Learning

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the implementation of the Round Robin Reading strategy in improving beginning reading skills among first-grade students at MI Nurul Hidayah Jambi. This research employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) conducted in two cycles, including planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The subjects of this study were 32 first-grade students. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, documentation, and reading ability tests. The results revealed that the implementation of the Round Robin Reading strategy assisted by pop-up book media significantly improved students’ beginning reading skills. The average score increased from 41.12% in the pre-cycle stage to 64% in Cycle I and further improved to 84.7% in Cycle II. Students also showed increased participation, confidence, pronunciation accuracy, fluency, and enthusiasm during Indonesian language learning activities. The collaborative and interactive nature of the strategy encouraged all students to actively participate in reading activities and helped them become more confident in expressing and practicing reading aloud. Therefore, the Round Robin Reading strategy proved effective in improving beginning reading skills in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students.