Enhancing Critical Reading Through Metacognitive Scaffolding in Flipped-Classroom

Abstract

Critical reading is paramount for students to comprehend texts efficiently during and beyond their academic studies. Searching for and filtering information is crucial in distinguishing between important and unimportant content. Despite its significance, students often lack proper instruction in critical reading, highlighting a need for effective learning models. The Metacognitive, Scaffolding in Flipped Classroom (Ms-Flics) model addresses this gap by combining metacognitive reading and scaffolding strategies in a flipped classroom. This study evaluates the model’s efficacy in enhancing students’ critical reading skills. The research employs quantitative methods, conducted with grade 9 students in Surakarta, Indonesia, comparing pre- and post-treatment test results. Using cluster random sampling, two classes of 65 students were administered tests before and after the intervention. Analysis using paired T-tests revealed a significant improvement post-treatment. The findings underscore the effectiveness of the Ms-Flics model in enhancing critical reading skills among grade 9 students. The study contributes theoretically by proposing a novel learning model that integrates metacognitive reading, scaffolding strategies, and flipped classroom approaches to improve critical reading skills.