The Effectiveness of Reading Corners in Improving Literacy Competence of Elementary School Students
Jayadi (a*), Arita Marini (b*), Herlina Usman (b*), Gusti Yarmi (b*)

a) SDN Kalangsri II, DISDIKPORA Kab. Karawang, Jawa Barat
b) Pascasarjana, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Rawamangun, Kec. Pulo Gadung, Kota Jakarta Timur, DKI Jakarta

Abstract

The problem in this study is the achievement of AKM SDN K2 2021 in the aspect of Literacy Competence below the minimum ability. This study aims to describe the impact of reading corners in improving literacy competence in SDN K2. This research method is a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques with interviews, observation, and documentation. The subjects in this study were 54 grade IV students. The results showed that the reading corner at SDN K2 had an impact on increasing students^ interest in reading. Students feel happy and comfortable in carrying out reading activities in the reading corner. The reading corner also has an impact on increasing the intensity of students^ reading time at school. With an increase in reading interest, the intensity of reading time has an impact on students^ literacy competence, this can be seen by the increase in AKM achievements. Reading corners really need support from various parties, such as teachers, school principals, parents, and the community. Schools are expected to provide support for the availability of facilities and infrastructure to support the implementation of reading corner activities. One form of support is through the design of a reading corner that attracts students so that interest in reading increases and has an impact on increasing students^ literacy skills, with increased achievement of AKM.

Keywords: reading corner, literacy competency, AKM

Topic: Educational Management