TEACHER STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING STUDENT LITERACY THROUGH SCHOOL CULTURE AT SAMAHANI STATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Abstract

Reading has an important role in forming students' character. Therefore, effective strategies from teachers are very important to create an environment that stimulates students' interest in reading. This research aims to find out the strategies used by teachers in forming the character of students who like to read through the school culture of Samahani State Elementary School. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method with observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The subjects were the principal, teachers, and students for class I to VI at Samahani State Elementary School. The data analysis technique uses data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. Based on the results of the research that has been carried out, the teacher's strategy in forming the character of students who like to read through school culture is that three stages need to be carried out by the teacher, namely at the habituation stage the teacher carries out a 15-minute reading activity before learning begins. The aim is to encourage students to read as often as possible before learning begins. At the development stage teachers utilize libraries and reading corners as sources of student literacy. By introducing reading books. The aim is to add new insights to students, and form literacy in students. At the learning stage, the teacher presents lesson materials using varied techniques effectively. The teacher provides feedback by inviting students to attach an image media, and a special reading.