Implementation of School Literacy Programs in Increasing Students' Reading Interest at SMK Ma'arif Nu Talang

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to address the issue of low interest in reading among students at SMK Ma'arif NU Talang by implementing the School Literacy Movement (GLS) program, which focuses on intensifying reading habits. The program begins with socialization activities for teachers and students to promote the importance of literacy culture and improve professionalism in teaching and learning. The School Literacy Movement consists of three stages: fostering enjoyable reading habits, developing reading interest, and implementing literacy-based learning. This qualitative descriptive research includes data collection, analysis, interpretation, and conclusion based on data analysis. Informants for this study are Class X students from the Office Management and Business Services Program (MPLB) at SMK Ma'arif NU Talang, selected through non-probability and snowball sampling methods. Data analysis involves codification, classification, and interpretation, utilizing the QDA Miner application program. The research findings demonstrate the successful implementation of the School Literacy Movement in increasing students' reading interest through habituation activities.