STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON READING STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION

The study analyzed the students’ perception on reading strategies for improving reading comprehension. Qualitative and quantitative approaches were employed in this study. The obtained data were analyzed by using Pearson Product Moment Correlation in finding whether there is any correlation between students’ reading strategies and reading comprehension test. Data collected from interview were analyzed by using descriptive qualitative analysis method. Related to students’ perception on reading strategies for improving reading comprehension, it was found that students have positive attitude toward reading strategies since they were aware that reading strategies can help them in reading comprehension. The perception can be influenced by self-esteem, which in turn is affected by interaction with teachers, classmates, and family, eventually impacting their motivation for reading.But in facts, there were some students who often applied reading strategies have lower score in reading test compared to students who frequently applied the strategies. The result shows that the correlation coefficient (robt) equals 0.457. The correlation between students’ reading strategies and reading comprehension test has positive direction, although the correlation is very low. The fact shows that although high and low achievers used similar reading strategies but the result is different in their reading scores. It depends on how effective students use their strategies. Keywords:reading, reading strategies, students’ strategies and students’ perception

Case Study: Awarding Education of Fluids Restriction Management on Impaired Kidney Perfusion for Improving Self-Efficacy of Patients and Families

Non-adherence to fluid restriction on impaired kidney perfusion problems will lead to chronic excess fluid and increase the risk of other disease complications. Self-efficacy is an important component of achieving goals. Fluids restriction management education in the impaired kidney perfusion problems is the main thing that required to improving self-efficacy of patients and families. The purpose of this case study is to examine self-efficacy of patients with impaired kidney perfusion before and after fluids restriction management education in patients and families. Cases study was performed on two patients with impaired kidney perfusion. Fluid restriction management education on patients and families are given to improve self-efficacy. Self-efficacy scores on Mr. Y before the education are 105 and 112 after education, while the self-efficacy scores on Mr. E before the education are 111 and 113 after education. Furthermore, both patients stated to be more assured on adherence to fluid restriction management for impaired kidney perfusion. Education of fluid restriction management in patients and families with impaired kidney perfusion can improve self-efficacy in patients. Nurses can educate the patients and families by multiplying methods and instructional media

Pelestarian Bangunan Kolonial Belanda Di Jalan Pemuda Depok

Kota Depok merupakan salah satu daerah yang memiliki kaitan erat dengan sejarah masa kolonial Belanda. Bangunan kolonial Belanda di jalan Pemuda Depok memiliki karakter yang khas. Namun lambat laun terjadi penurunan fungsi dan fisik bangunan yang ditandai dengan beberapa bangunan kolonial Belanda yang berubah fungsi bahkan ada beberapa bangunan kolonial Belanda yang dihancurkan. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis karakter visual dan karakte spasial bangunan kolonial Belanda di Jalan Pemuda Depok, serta menganalisis dan menentukan strategi pelestarian yang sesuai untuk mempertahankan karakteristik bangunan kolonial Belanda di Jalan Pemuda Depok. Metode yang digunakan dalam studi ini adalah metode kualitatif menggunakan pendekatan dengan tiga metode, yaitu metode deskriptif, metode evaluatif dan metode development. Hasil studi menunjukan elemen-elemen visual dan spasial yang masih asli banyak ditemukan pada kelompok kategori bangunan A dan B, sedangkan kelompok kategori bangunan C dan D telah mengalami beberapa Perubahan. Pada kategori C Perubahan terjadi pada elemen eksterior dan elemen interior, sedangkan pada ketegori D Perubahan didominasi pada elemen interior. Arahan pelestarian pada bangunan kolonial di Jalan Pemuda Depok, diklasifikasikan ke dalam tiga kelas elemen-elemen bangunan potensial, yaitu potensial tinggi, potensial sedang dan potensial rendah, kemudian dari tiga tingkatan potensial tersebut ditentukan strategi pelestarian yang sesuai dengan kondisi masing-masing elemen bangunan tersebut

BUMC Annual Report

Annual report of the Boston University Medical Center

Child Migrants and Child Welfare: Toward A Best Interests Approach

Protections for unaccompanied minors in the U.S. immigration system can be traced to our constitutional values of due process and equal treatment; to the parens patriae tradition and best interests principle from family law; and to our commitments under international law including the Protocol to U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. With the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, Congress took an important step toward meeting these obligations and improving our treatment of child migrants, but there is more work to do. Federal agencies have been slow to implement the Act, and there are important gaps in the protections it provides. This paper surveys the current landscape, and argues for a stronger commitment to protecting the welfare of all children within our borders, particularly those who are separated from their parents