THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OUTDOOR LEARNING METHOD IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION AT FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (FLDP) IAIN MADURA

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This research aims to find out which Foreign Language Development Program (FLDP) tutors apply outdoor learning methods in teaching reading comprehension in the IAIN Madura foreign language development program. The research method used is descriptive with a qualitative approach with the research object being the IAIN Madura Foreign Language Development Program. Data analysis before and during the field such as data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions/verification. The data collection techniques used in this research are observation, interviews and documentation. The research results show that in implementing the outdoor learning method in the IAIN Madura Foreign Language Development program, students received a positive response, students were very interested in the outdoor learning process, students enjoyed the learning situation. They dare to ask questions and give opinions after reading the text because teachers use discussion and practice in teaching reading comprehension. So this method is very effective in increasing students' interest in learning and becoming more proficient in reading comprehension. There are several inhibiting and encouraging factors for implementing the outdoor learning method in the foreign language development program at IAIN Madura, namely that students are more active in participating in learning activities. Learning in an open environment will increase student activity. students are more enthusiastic and create thinking power, students in solving problems will be more developed. In conclusion, outdoor learning methods need to continue to be applied in order to be able to produce creative students, especially in reading comprehension.