چکیده:
The English literature component has been around in the Malaysian Education system since 2000. However, literatureas a subject has always been learned more for transactional purposes rather than for its aesthetic value. Basically, aregurgitation of knowledge from years of learning, poured out in one major examination. In this research, theresearcher applies a teaching method, called the literature circle in a classroom to study how it could be an effective
way to learning literature beyond the classroom and for completing exam papers. Accompanying the literature circleactivity is the writing of personal responses to gauge the students’ understanding and views on the literature componentbeing studied. This paper discusses the findings of the study that investigates the effect of literature circle in the
students’ personal responses and also to examine the students’ perception towards literature circle. The findings ofthis study, obtained via qualitative and quantitative instruments, comprising of observations, interviews, personalresponses, and questionnaires, provide insights for educators and other researchers into another dimension of theteaching and learning of literature component.
خلاصه ماشینی:
"The findings of this study, obtained via qualitative and quantitative instruments, comprising of observations, interviews, personal responses, and questionnaires, provide insights for educators and other researchers into another dimension of the teaching and learning of literature component.
The literature component is aimed to enhance students’ proficiency, contribute to personal development and character building, broaden outlook: other cultures, world views and through the literature classes, students are enabled to: give personal response to texts, be aware of how language is used, reflect and draw upon moral lessons and understand and appreciate other cultures (Subramaniam & Vethami, 2003).
The literature component is aimed at highlighting the intentions to enrich the students’ proficiency level in English language via the study of prescribed texts, as well as to contribute to the personal development and character building of the students (Subramaniam, 2003).
This research aims to examine the personal responses of the students towards literature circle as a teaching method in the teaching and learning of literature components.
It is clear that the literature circle had helped the students to further comprehend the text, taught them about teamwork and most importantly for them to step out of their comfort zone and learn something new, as the dynamics of the discussion had incorporated various roles that allowed them room to interact with their teammates in order to understand the story.
Teachers need to be able to assess their students’ level of understanding and proficiency before they can proceed with the literature circle, in terms of guidelines for roles and writing of personal response."