- The aim of this study is to examine a new approach to teaching reading labeled 'the Neo-SQ3R technique'. This approach was based on the SQ3R technique, suggested by Francis Robinson in 1941, but this study modified it as an alternative for the better.
- Firstly, this study goes over the characteristics and limits of the traditional SQ3R techniques to devise a more effective series of procedures for approaching a reading text. Not only that, other reading techniques such as DRA, DRTA, GRP, direct method were discussed in detail so that a new reading task model labeled 'the Neo-SQ3R technique' can be backed up. Secondly, a wide range of literature review was done to find out its constructive characteristics. The epistemology, learning models, and pedagogical implications of constructivism set up the base of the Neo-SQ3R technique. Also, this study went over the characteristics, limitations, and implications of constructive reading models (top-down processing model, interactive processing model) and discovery learning models so the results of analysis elicited the Neo-SQ3R technique.
- In short, based on constructivism, the Neo-SQ3R technique id yhr comprehensive reading model that combines the traditional SQ3R model with discovery learning and process-oriented writing. The SQ3R technique consists of five steps: Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review. In addition, the Neo-SQ3R includes more processes in Question-Read-Recite stages: definition of the problem, formulating a hypothesis, verification, drawing a conclusion. Then Review stage was integrated into a process-oriented writing process with planning, generating ideas, organizing, free writing, and revising.
- While the traditional SQ3R is focused on identifying the surface meaning of the text, the Neo-SQ3R was aimed at improving reasoning, critical thinking, and creative thinking. In particular, Review stage was changed into a writing process which leads students to clearly understand the text and restructure it in a new perspective. This set of processes have shown the reading and writing activities can be done in a more cognitive direction.
- For the further step, the Neo-SQ3R model was discussed for teaching reading and analyzed with the text titled 'Noon-gil', which means the road covered with snow. This study has examined how the Neo-SQ3R can be used in teaching reading, what strategies and methods are required for the effective Neo-SQ3R technique, so that the useful and efficient lesson plans may be designed for the real classroom.







