摘要：This research was conducted to ascertain: (1) whether or not the application of the PORPE method improves the students’ reading comprehension and (2) whether or not the application of PORPE method improves the students’ metacognitive awareness. The research method employed a quasi-experimental design. The population of this study was the second semester students at Makasssar Muhammadiyah University in the 2015/2016 academic year. The population consisted of two group design and Each group consisted of 32 to 33 students. The sample was chosen by applying total sampling technique. The researcher had the students answer an essay test and take a metacognitive awareness inventory questionaire. The research result showed that: (1) the application of the PORPE method improved the students’ reading comprehension and (2) there is no effect of PORPE in regarding the students’ metacognitive awareness.
