From Confusion to Clarity: Feynman Technique in Reading
Keywords:
Reading Comprehension; Feynman Technique; Explanation TextAbstract
This study, entitled From Confusion to Clarity: Feynman Technique in Reading, investigated the effectiveness of the Feynman Technique in improving senior high school students’ reading comprehension. A quasi-experimental design was employed with two eleventh-grade classes at SMA Negeri 7 Tanjungpinang: XI IPA 2 as the experimental group and XI IPS 2 as the control group. The experimental group was taught using the Feynman Technique, while the control group received conventional instruction. Data were collected through pre-tests, post-tests, and a questionnaire. The quantitative results showed that the experimental group’s mean score increased from 58 (pre-test) to 74 (post-test), while the control group improved from 56 to 67. An independent samples t-test revealed a statistically significant difference (p = 0.000 < 0.05), with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 0.87). The qualitative findings further indicated that 90% of students felt the technique helped them overcome comprehension difficulties, 77% reported it simplified complex concepts, 80% stated it improved their confidence in explaining ideas, and 73% agreed it enhanced their overall comprehension. These results demonstrate that the Feynman Technique is not only statistically effective but also positively perceived by learners, making it a valuable pedagogical approach to strengthen reading comprehension in secondary education.
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