Critical reading skill and discovery learning method at elementary schools based on an Android-application: A computerization approach

Abstract

This study discusses the implementation of the method of discovery learning in critical reading learning in Indonesian language lessons in elementary schools. This study aims to determine the improvement of critical reading skills of fifth-grade students of elementary school through discovery learning methods and to find out the implementation of discovery learning methods in improving critical reading skills of fifth-grade students in elementary school. The method used in this study is the Elliott model action research method. The action research was carried out on 32 fifth graders at one of the Islamic private elementary schools in Palembang, Indonesia. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the use of discovery learning methods in critical reading learning can improve students’ skills in critical reading. Thus the results of this study can be recommended to elementary school educators to use this discovery learning method in critical reading learning in Indonesian language lessons in elementary school. In addition, the discovery learning guide can also be used to facilitate the learning process.