Using Reciprocal Technique in Teaching Reading Comprehension (A Case Study at MTsN Tungkop Aceh Besar)

This research studied the implementation of Reciprocal Teaching in improving students’ reading comprehension. Therefore, this thesis entitled “Using Reciprocal Technique in Teaching Reading Comprehension (A Case Study at MTsN Tungkop Aceh Besar)”. The aim of this research is to find out why does the use of reciprocal teaching technique improve students’ reading skill of the first year students of MTs Negeri Tungkob Aceh Besar.. The subject of this research is the English teacher of MTs Negeri Tungkop Aceh Besar. To obtain the data, there are two techniques used during doing research; observation and interview. It was found in this study that Reciprocal Teaching could raise readers' awareness in the use of reading strategies for solving reading comprehension problems. However, the process of improvement is slow. The successful development of a proficient and independent reader through the Reciprocal Teaching Approach may require the professionalism of the instructors in providing good modeling and appropriate feedback to guide and encourage learners, the readiness of learners in receiving Reciprocal Teaching training, the teaching environment, and the flexibility of using Reciprocal Teaching.