ENGLISH MATERIALS-BASED JEPARA LOCAL WISDOM; THE EFFECT ON STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION

Abstract

This research analyze the effect of English materials based on Jepara Local wisdom on student’s reading comprehension skills. The test was conducted at one of junior high school  in Jepara in the 7 grade class. The method that use is quantitative true experimental method with random samping. The pre-test result indicated there is no statistically significant differences between the control group and the experimental group, as substantiated by (p = 0.122); means that the degree of comprehension among students in both groups was comparable. The Findings indicated that the experimental class demonstrated a more significant enhancement, exhibiting an average augmentation of 11.23 in comparison to the control class. This enhancement is align with schema theory, which maintain that when learners integrate new information with their prior knowledge and cultural frameworks, their understanding is enhanced. The results emphasize the necessity of context-specific educational resources in fostering student motivation and engagement, consequently upholding the principles of culturally relevant pedagogy. The analyst asserts that further research should prioritize extended teaching durations in relation to persistent consequences and improved proficiency.