12 HUMSS - PR2 - Group 1
12 HUMSS - PR2 - Group 1
12 HUMSS - PR2 - Group 1
Micheal Owusu-Acheaw and Agatha Gifty Larson, in their research, Reading habits
among students and its effect on academic performance: A Study of Students of Koforidua
Polytechnic, implies the students’ reading ability and strategy, as well as how it affects their
academic performance. They disputes, “The study revealed that majority of the respondents
had the view that reading habits have effect on academic performance and that there is a
direct relationship between reading habits and academic performance.” (Owusu-Acheaw
& Larson, 2014). When someone reads frequently and consistently, they are said to have a
reading habit. Reading is a habit that is continuously practiced to words written. The ability
to read is one that students must develop in order to succeed in life; it is fundamental for both
daily success and academic performances. Reading encourages curiosity about learning new
things, making it an essential daily activity. It also offers the chance to take part in the
pleasure and amusement of others. Knowing what your reading habit is essential. It is how
you will use your ability and capacity to strive and learn. The reading habits of a student are
either influenced by their environment or their interests. The amount of reading students do
substantially impacts their academic success. In order to comprehend academic material and
pass tests, students have established reading habits, which are well-planned and purposeful
routines of study.
Micheal Owusu-Acheaw and Agatha Gifty Larson, in their research, “Reading habits
among students and its effect on academic performance: A Study of Students of Koforidua
Polytechnic,” which aimed to evaluate students’ reading habits and how it affected their
academic performance. They claimed, “It is becoming quite a major issue in many academic
institutions that students tend to depend on lecture notes rather done visiting the library for
information. As a result, management of academic institutions should caution faculty staff to
prepare only handout for students and they will complement it by further research in the
library.” (Owusu-Acheaw & Larson, 2014). Providing students with lecture notes is of
tremendous assistance, but it will be impossible for them to independently acquire new
knowledge outside of school. Sometimes, despite the educators’ intention to assist learners by
spoon-feeding lecture notes, students grow dependent on them. Instead of writing, many
students depend only on the lecture notes that their teacher provides or that they can request
from peers. In the same way, they don’t realize how important library research is; they don’t
learn much, and their education seems to be limited to the classroom. If the institution intends
to distribute handouts to students, it should be careful and ensure that the information to be
presented is accurate. The objective of reading is to educate, thus the material given with
children must be accurate and reliable. In addition, as a result of the handouts, learners are
getting complacent. Reading is no longer valued since passing tests is all that matters. The
information has less of an impact on the students, and it tends to dissipate after the exam. In
order for students to better develop their reading and critical thinking abilities, rather than
simply handing them the study itself, teachers should instruct them in the right way to
identify reputable sources.
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Umi Rachmawati, in her study, Reading interest of senior high school students: A
Case Study, emphasized the value of reading to all students’ activities. She said, “Learners
do not only focus on the learning of speaking and writing but also reading since they are
required to be able to smartly respond to the texts they are reading.” (Rachmawati,
2018). It is impossible for someone who cannot read to write and communicate knowledge.
Reading, speaking, and writing are taught in school because they are interrelated, and so is
listening. A person cannot obtain the knowledge offered through speaking and writing if he
does not know how to read and listen; conversely, a person cannot learn to read if he is
unable to listen. A person is able to write and speak facts and knowledge in response to
readings. Reading is crucial not only for academic success but also for success in everyday
life. Reading is an essential component of existence. Without it, people’s voices are useless
since illiterate individuals cannot learn to talk. Young people must persist with reading in
order to face the future without difficulty. It may be seen that technology exists in the present
and may exist in the future, but it cannot be used effectively if people lack intellect. Reading
is essential for resolving difficulties that a community, country, or even the entire planet may
face, because reading is learning. Without the ability to read, individuals cannot learn
important information.
Umi Rachmawati, in her case study, “Reading interest of senior high school students:
A Case Study” presented an in-depth analysis of how teachers planted knowledge in students’
minds to cultivate their reading desire. She mentioned, “It is a problem for the success of
language teaching as the students can have low motivation in reading if the reading materials
were not interesting for them.” (Rachmawati, 2018). Humans will never be pleased if
they are doing or studying something that they do not wish to do or learn. A student’s apathy
towards reading is a bit off-putting, especially if it demonstrates that the student has no
intention of embracing reading since he or she cannot acquire the language. If a person is not
motivated to study, he or she will not find a way to learn; thus, it is vital for them to grasp the
significance of reading before they reach a high level of learning. It is quite useful if the
parents or even the teacher provide a pupil with such a motivation to accept the book with
enthusiasm. This arrangement will help both the student and the educator, as the student will
learn and the teacher will have an easier time instructing the student. Also, reading is difficult
because it is so meticulously studied, since a single incorrect pronunciation might alter the
meaning of a word. Before learning to read, there are steps that must be performed, and each
word read has a unique significance. For this reason, children are taught to recognize the
sounds of each letter so that they have no trouble pronouncing words. A word’s meaning
might also vary based on the statement and its intonation. Without enthusiasm and a desire to
read, a student won’t be able to understand a helpful book or even what the teacher is saying.
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Rodel Francisco T. Alegado, in his study, “Reading engagement during the pandemic:
The Case of Csu-Sanchez Mira (Cagayan, Philippines) Students,” illustrates the extent of
reading done by students during the pandemic. He claims, “There are differences in the time
of usage when they wanted to acquire general knowledge from various sites. Literary works
is the most common text being read online in social networking sites.” (Alegado, 2021).
The pandemic gave the students more time to read a lot since they were stuck at home. It
gives them a chance to develop their vocabulary and skills by reading books that can help to
improve not only their knowledge but also their emotional feelings. To obtain general
information on social media platforms, they need to be able to access the internet. They can
also manage their time to read and choose from lots of free books that can be found on the
internet. The reading preference of each student is solely at their discretion, such as
languages, genres, and other factors. On the basis of a study, it was discovered that students
were reading more online texts than usual. Having more free time was the main factor in this
(as a result of not being required to commute, being furloughed, or engaging in regular social
commitments or recreational activities). A certain amount of the students’ time is also spent
reading English-language online content. In essence, students are reading more online texts
because they have more free time during the pandemic. They can also manage their time to
read and choose from lots of free books that can be found on the internet. The reading
preference of each student is solely at their discretion, such as languages and genres.
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GROUP 1
PANGA, SHAINA
SARSE, JORENE