Analysis of Reading Difficulties Among Grade II Students at Elementery School
Keywords:
reading difficulties, grade II students, elementary school, qualitative descriptive, teacher strategiesAbstract
This study employs a qualitative descriptive research design to describe a naturally occurring phenomenon as experienced by the research subjects. The study was conducted from November 14 to 28, 2023, at Grade IIB of SD Inpres 18, Jalan Tuturuga, Klamalu Sub-district, Mariat District, Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua Province. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and validated using methodological triangulation. Based on observations and interviews with 10 Grade IIB students and the homeroom teacher (Mrs. YK), this study concludes that 10 out of 25 students were unable to read fluently. The causal factors were identified across two dimensions: (1) internal factors, comprising psychological factors, intelligence-related factors, and interest/motivation factors; and (2) external factors, including family factors, ineffective classroom management, and community environment factors. Teacher strategies employed to address these reading difficulties included: (a) using engaging and effective learning media; (b) providing additional tutoring sessions; (c) establishing a mini reading garden in the classroom; and (d) strengthening collaboration with parents. These findings offer practical implications for early intervention in reading instruction at the elementary level, particularly in remote regions of Indonesia.
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