The Effect of M-Webquest on Students’Achievement in Reading Comprehension and Self-Learning

Abstract

This is a quasi-experiment to determine the effect of M-Webquest on students’ achievement in reading comprehension and self-learning of the English Language subject. 260 students were involved in this study, 130 students were treated in the treatment group and another 130 students were put in the control group. The data was collected by using a questionnaire and a set of test paper was used to test students’ reading comprehension. Results of this study has found that there is a significant difference of students achievement in the English Language reading comprehension and self-learning based on the teaching method. The collected data showed a significant difference of students’ achievement in reading comprehension based on students’ ability. The Pearson Correlation analysis was done and showed a significant relation between self-learning and students’ achievement in reading comprehension. The implication of the study on the use of M-WebQuest would definitely help teachers in their teaching and learning process to improve students’ achievement in the English language subject particularly in reading comprehension.

DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2015.v5n3p301