STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF USING SPEED READING STRATEGY IN READING SKILL AT ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM FKIP UNIVERSITAS RIAU

Abstract

This study aims to investigate students’ perceptions of using speed reading strategies in reading skill at the English Study Program of Universitas Riau. The study employed a descriptive quantitative research design involving 89 fifth-semester students as respondents. Data were collected through a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms, consisting of 22 valid items. The questionnaire was developed based on five indicators, namely perceived usefulness, perceived reading skill improvement, perceived ease of use, perceived motivation and attitude, and perceived challenges. The findings revealed that students generally had positive perceptions toward the use of speed reading strategies, particularly skimming and scanning. Students perceived these strategies as beneficial in improving reading efficiency, identifying main ideas and specific information, enhancing reading comprehension, and increasing motivation and engagement in reading activities. Furthermore, students considered speed reading strategies relatively easy to apply in academic reading contexts. Although some challenges were reported, particularly in maintaining comprehension while reading quickly, the overall responses remained positive. The findings indicate that speed reading strategies are perceived as effective and supportive tools for improving students’ reading skills in academic settings.