Students' Reading Skills in Science Lessons in the Education 4.0 (E4.0)

Abstract

Low interest in reading is a problem that must be overcome. To overcome this problem of intense interest in reading, steps must be taken are optimizing the literacy movement for students. To overcome the problem of common interest in reading, parents have an essential role. Apart from parents, the family environment is also very decisive in fostering interest in reading for their sons and daughters by giving gifts to read on historic days, such as providing storybooks to children. This article uses qualitative research. Research informants conducted in this study were the principal of SMAN 17 Palembang and the head of administration as critical informants and school assistants and educators as supporting informants. Data collection techniques in this study are through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, presentation, verification, and conclusion. The results showed that implementing the Reading Tradition of Class X Students of SMAN 17 Palembang was exemplary. This could be seen from 1) the frequency (often or not) visiting the library or reading garden twice a week; 2) the visiting time is 1– 2 hours; 3) the type of reading; 4) the number of reading sources read; 5) determines and trains students' habits in fostering interest in reading. Several activities are carried out to foster reading interest: 1) there should be students' interest in reading first; 2) motivate students, and 3) strategies for learning to read that are relevant and reading diligently will improve students' creative thinking skills.