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Utilizing Let’s Read Asia website to boost students’ literacy development
This study investigates the impact of Let's Read Asia, a website offering more than 9,000 graded readers, on the literacy development of Indonesian students. The research question is "To what extent can Let's Read Asia website boost the students' literacy development?" As part of a Jesuit institution committed to providing quality education, the researchers align their efforts with Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAP), especially "journeying with youth," by promoting literacy and supporting young people in shaping a brighter future. The study implements Classroom Action Research (CAR) with two cycles and applies the Extensive Reading concept, measuring participants' motivation, enjoyment, and changes in attitude after using Let's Read Asia. The study was conducted through the distribution of questionnaires and face-to-face interviews with selected participants, revealing a positive impact on the literacy development of students. The interviewees were selected as sample participants who have experienced specific literacy challenges or interventions.
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A faculty member of the English Language Education Study Program, Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Rina Astuti Purnamaningwulan, S.Pd., M.Hum. is a faculty member at the English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teachers’ Training and Education, Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta. Her research interests include transformative learning and educational technology. She can be reached at rina.ap@usd.ac.id
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A student who is studying on English Language Learning and Education Study Program at Sanata Dharma University. Her concern about low literacy rate in Indonesia encourages her to conduct a research. She started her research about implementing extensive reading as the bridge to enhance the literacy rate especially in Indonesia.
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