REINFORCEMENT OF CRITICAL READING IN MAHARAH QIRO'AH CLASS FOR PBA STUDENTS UIN MAULANA MALIK IBRAHIM

Abstract

Reading is a need of every individual. By reading critically, people are expected to be able to reach the stage of criticizing a text and ascertaining the truth. However, many students need more critical reading skills. This study discusses using critical reading with a critical reading strategies approach to Arabic texts in Maharah Qiroah’s learning. The research method used is qualitative research with action research design. Thus, the paper uses four steps such as cyclical, open-ended, systematic, and exploratory. The research was conducted on active students majoring in Arabic Language Education at the State Islamic University of Maulana Malik Ibrahim. This research aims to increase students’ reading interest to the stage of criticizing. The strategies include pre-reading, context reading, question and answer, new idea generation, making outlines, and identifying ideas. Thus, the stages are proven to be the reason for the student’s critical abilities advancement with indicators of understanding text forms and functions and constructing new texts according to his needs.

Keywords: Critical reading strategies, Arabic Text, Maharah Qiro’ah