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Language serves as a medium for interpersonal communication. The acquisition of language in children commences during infancy and progresses through exposure and linguistic maturation. The enhancement of linguistic abilities in early childhood is geared towards acquainting and enhancing their linguistic repertoire, enabling effective verbal interaction with their surroundings. The realm of language proficiency encompasses four key components: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A method employed to foster linguistic proficiency involves the utilization of flashcards. The approach employed in this study involves a review of existing literature. The findings revealed that the utilization of flashcard materials has the potential to enhance linguistic abilities among young children by incorporating visual elements such as images, alphabets, symbols, and colors. This, in turn, captures the attention of children, facilitates easier retention of new words, enables recognition of letter shapes and sounds, enhances listening skills, promotes critical thinking, and encourages verbal expression, as evidenced by their communication proficiency.

This research aims to examine the effect of a literacy programs the critical thinking skills of fifth grade students at SDN 064873 Bhayangkara, Percut Sei Tuan District. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a pre-experimental design using a one-group pretest-posttest design. A total of 20 fifth grade students were the subjects of this research. Data was collected through a pretest and posttest consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. The research results showed that after being given treatment in the form of a literacy program by reading non-learning story books for 15 minutes before learning, there was a significant increase in students critical thinking abilities. The average posttest score (84) has increased significantly compared to the average pretest score (54), with a difference of 30. These results indicate that literacy programs can contribute positively to improving students critical thinking abilities. Therefore, there is a need to emphasize the development of literacy programs in the educational context to improve the quality of education and produce students who have better critical thinking skills.

The education sector requires innovation to prepare students to become competent individuals and to produce high-quality individuals in society by equipping them with various 21st-century skills to meet the demands of changing times. Through the everyone is teacher here learning strategy, it is hoped that students can develop critical thinking skills, which are highly essential in the current era of globalization.This research aims to explore how the everyone is teacher here learning strategy is implemented in SMKN 1 Wonosobo, its impact on fostering critical thinking, the factors influencing its implementation, and the outcomes after its execution. This study employs a descriptive qualitative research method. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis involves triangulation.The findings reveal that the Islamic Education teachers at SMKN 1 Wonosobo have effectively implemented the everyone is teacher here learning strategy. The cultivation of students' critical thinking skills has started to progress well, although there are indicators that need reinforcement due to some students' lack of concentration in receiving new material. Supportive factors for the "everyone is teacher here" strategy are easily planned and implemented, encouraging students to actively engage in developing their thinking skills. Inhibiting factors include lack of concentration, reading interest, and self-confidence among some students. The implementation of the "everyone is teacher here" strategy has led to students' progress in critical thinking, increased self-confidence, self-expression, and greater responsibility.

In the 21st century, the acquisition of English as a second language is very important for a group of children in Walal Village who are currently studying at elementary school. This is useful for supporting 6 skills of 21st century education, namely critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, culture and connectivity. Walal Village is one of the model villages in Sorong Regency which has a high enthusiasm for creating the latest breakthroughs, especially in the field of education. Walal Village is located in Salawati District which must be traveled 35 kilometers from Sorong City. Thus, access to information related to education is very limited for children in Walal Village. In this case, students of the Community Service Lecture (KPM) at the Muhammadiyah Sorong Education University provided one month of English literacy assistance for the children of Kampung Walal community. The aim of this assistance is an effort to empower Human Resources (HR) through a community empowerment program for English language learning guidance.  This English literacy assistance is very important to provide to Walal Village children who are already aware of the importance of English around them. This program is also related to the description of the Walal Village Government's vision and mission in developing human resources in terms of quality education. English literacy assistance includes acquiring English, processing language in the form of remembering and memorizing words or terms, and understanding meanings that can be applied to listening, reading, speaking and writing skill activities. The efforts of this English literacy assistance are to change the mindset of the children of Walal Village that learning English is fun, regardless of age, and affordable. In fact, through mentoring, children in Walal Village experience changes in knowledge and attitudes during the English literacy process.

The focus of the discussion in this research regarding the role of literature in learning Indonesian and the importance of reading literary works in developing language skills can provide a deep understanding of how literature influences students' learning processes. The integration of literature in Indonesian language learning is still less than optimal. Therefore, efforts need to be made to optimize the role of literature. By optimizing the role of literature, it is hoped that learning Indonesian can provide maximum benefits for students. In this research, the author used a qualitative method through literature study. Literature has a significant role in learning Indonesian. Literary works can be used as a medium to develop language skills (listening, reading, writing, speaking), enrich vocabulary, understand grammar, and increase appreciation of literary works. Apart from that, literary learning also plays a role in instilling life values, building character, encouraging creativity, and increasing awareness of culture and diversity. Literature also encourages students' creativity and critical thinking, literature learning allows students to express their feelings about beautiful things.

Advances in technology and the way we access information have an impact on reading interest causing changes in literacy culture that are important to understand. The spread of information technology that is getting easier and faster, not only brings benefits but also has a bad impact. Therefore, the need for understanding in filtering information, one of which is by increasing digital literacy. This study aims to review more thoroughly and synthesize the latest literature to provide knowledge about the development of digital literacy and efforts to increase digital literacy, especially for students. The method applied is a qualitative approach. Using the Sinta database, this study applies systematic literature review (SLR) techniques to thoroughly assess the trends and developments of Digital Literacy. This study reveals several conclusions on the main topic: In an effort to improve digital literacy in students, it can be done by developing a critical mindset, functional skills, communication and interaction, accurately sorting and evaluating information, and understanding digital culture.

Literacy quality is an important aspect in developing students' abilities, especially in the current digital era. This research aims to explore the use of the online media Instagram in improving the literacy quality of students of the Islamic Communication and Broadcasting Study Program (KPI) A, North Sumatra State Islamic University (UINSU) in semester 6. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and observations of participants who actively use Instagram in their academic activities. Research findings show that creative and targeted use of Instagram can improve the literacy quality of KPI A UINSU students. Through the available visual and text features, students can expand their knowledge about current issues in the field of Islamic communication and broadcasting, as well as improve their reading, writing and critical thinking skills. Apart from that, collaboration between students and lecturers via Instagram also opens up space for in-depth discussion and reflection, increasing understanding and appreciation of lecture material. The implication of this research is the importance of integrating social media in learning strategies to facilitate the holistic development of student literacy in higher education.

Critical thinking in this case, where critical reading ability is the ability to read which focuses on the process of using and connecting previously held knowledge with what is written in the text of the novel Api Tauhid by Habiburrahman El Shirazy. Critical reading activities can take the form of critically understanding the ideas in the text by being questioning what the author says, trying to apply what is in the novel to new situations, analyzing and synthesizing what is written, and evaluating critically by linking existing knowledge. previously owned the content of the novel. Critical reading is also called advanced reading or reading comprehension, the activity starts with understanding the novel text and ending with evaluating the reading. All critical reading activities are basically managing novel texts critically by using learning strategies that are appropriate to the purpose of reading. The type of research used in this research is qualitative research. This is based on the disclosure of symptoms as a whole in accordance with the context of a natural setting. It is said that the research setting took place naturally because in this research, data was obtained by researchers from planning, implementing and evaluating learning to critically read the novel Api Tauhid by Habiburrahman El Shirazy carried out by students.    

Learning with Stimulus Environment Problem Solving (SEPS) is an involved learning process student in a way active good in network nor outside network in reading, writing, doing experiment, and analyze, as well look for solution to the problem social related science environment public.  This study aims to know the effectiveness of the Stimulus Environment Problem Solving (SEPS) learning model so that can increase ability think level high among students biology education Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. Method in study this is correlate ability think critical and solving problem 2 groups student a total of 40 students where is one group totaling 20 students use learning model of Stimulus Environment Problem Solving (SEPS) and other groups with Project based Learning. Analysis hypothesis using the t test and effect size. Based on application of the Stimulus Environment Problem Solving (SEPS) model in the classroom experiment experience increase in t test results significant in cycle I and cycle II. Based on the effect size test, the effectiveness of the Stimulus Environment Problem Solving (SEPS) model is included in category tall with value 3.244 so effectiveness of the Stimulus Environment Problem Solving (SEPS) model on Skills think level tall own category tall.

The background of this research is the low literacy culture of students, this can be seen from the reading interest of Indonesian children which is still relatively low. According to a UNESCO survey, Indonesian children only read 27 pages a year and the dominant reading time of around 0-2 hours per day is 63%, while reading longer than 6 hours per day is only 2%. The purpose of this study was to find out the application of the storytelling method in increasing children's literacy in Indonesian language subjects. This study used descriptive qualitative research, while data collection techniques were carried out through interviews and observation. The results of this study indicate that literacy has a broad scope, not only talking about reading and writing letters, but the ability to capture information with logical and critical thinking, which is ultimately able to use it effectively to achieve certain goals. One method of increasing literacy in children is the storytelling method. The conclusion of this study is that there is a change in verbal ability, creativity and critical thinking in contributing ideas and imagination in the classroom.

Study This aim For describe aspect mental characters and the educational value of characters in fairy tales. This research is a qualitative descriptive research with content analysis method (content analysis). The literary psychology approach used is theory psychology David Krech. The research data sources are: (1) Text 5 Fairy Tales Children of the World by Dedik Dwi Prihatmoko, (2) relevant literature books. Technique collection data with technique read And technique write. Technique validation data with triangulation data And source. Technique analysis data with model analysis interactive. Based on results analysis can concluded that: (1) There is aspect mental in theory psychology literature that emphasizes the emotional condition of each character in the fairy tale child by Dedik Dwi Prihatmoko. The psychological theory used is theory according to David Krech which is divided into four, including emotions basic, emotions related to self-evaluation, emotions that related to sensory stimulation, and emotions related to person other. (2) 5 Fairytale Child World work Dedik Bi Prihatmoko load mark education character based on Profile Student Pancasila. Found mark moral glorious, diversity global, mutual cooperation, independent, creative and critical reasoning. (3) 5 World Children's Tales by Dedik Bi Prihatmoko worthy used by Teacher For develop students' reading ability and provide an understanding of emotions And mark kind.

The purpose of this study is to examine how much critical reading skills affect individuals in their life. Critical reading becomes an essential skill to distinguish between reliable information and not, as well as to understand the implications and consequences of a decision. By reading critically, one can identify different perspectives, consider relevant facts, and develop a deeper understanding of an issue before making a decision. The method of writing this article uses library research, a method of collecting data by understanding and studying the theories of various literature related to research. Decision-making ability cannot arise naturally, but needs to be built and trained in children early. One effective method for improving decision-making ability is to train critical reading skills. Critical reading is a process of analysis of the content of the text, in which the reader uses the critical thinking process to evaluate and decide whether to accept or reject information submitted by the author.

Security Guard Training and Training in Sukoharjo faces challenges in increasing the effectiveness of learning and concentration of participants. The activity "Ice Breaking as a Concentration for Security Guard Training Training in Sukoharjo" is proposed as an innovative approach to start training in a fresh and fun atmosphere with the aim of providing a brief overview of the importance of ice breaking in the context of security guard training in Sukoharjo as an effort to achieve optimal learning effectiveness. Ice breaking is seen as an essential first step to build relationships between participants, create a comfortable atmosphere, and increase participant motivation. The method for this service is in 3 stages starting from opening, content and closing and the population is security guards in Sukoharjo. The conclusion is that the implementation of ice breaking in security guard training in Sukoharjo is not just an opening step, but is a critical element in achieving training objectives by providing a strong foundation for effective and continuous learning.

Technology advancements are inevitable in this day and age, and they have an impact on Islamic education as well. The education industry must keep up-to-date media and instructional strategies in line with information technology advancements in order to effectively implement learning technologies. Given that the current generation's learning preferences differ from those of past generations, it is critical to monitor the advancement of learning technologies. The purpose of this study is to comprehend the definition, advantages, and effects of learning technology on Islamic education. The process of gathering data involves reading and investigating books, journals, and other informational materials about learning technology, particularly as it relates to Islamic education. According to the data gathered, learning technology in Islamic education is a set of activities that are done in order to facilitate effective and efficient Islamic education learning. These activities include design, development, utilization, management, and assessment.

Children's education is a critical aspect in shaping the future of society. This article discusses the importance of learning with children as an effective way to enhance their educational experience. Holistic learning is an educational approach that recognizes that a child's development is not limited to academic achievement only, but involves other aspects such as physical, emotional and social interactions. The main goal of holistic education is to develop children as a whole, including life skills, values and deep understanding of themselves and their surroundings. This activity is carried out through active and collaborative interaction. Adults have an important role in creating a constructive learning environment, stimulating creativity, and developing positive emotional relationships. Joint activities such as reading books, simple experiments, and listening to music can be effective media for facilitating intellectual and social growth for young children. This learning is carried out by including elements of play and fun, which can stimulate the curiosity of young children and stimulate their willingness to learn. This “Sinau Bareng” activity shows that learning together with children can increase their intrinsic motivation, as well as form a solid character foundation for future academic achievements.  

Abstract. Children's development is usually accompanied by growth so it is more optimal and depends on a person's biological potential. This potential is the result of the interaction of various interrelated factors, namely genetic factors, bio-physical-psycho-social environment and behavior. The unique process and different end results give each child its own characteristics. This research uses a critical review method by reading various books, journals, or other publications related to the research topic discussed by comparing research methods, processing methods, and the results obtained from each article. The research results show that language development in late childhood can be seen from speech progress such as increasing vocabulary, forming sentences and pronunciation. In late childhood, language development reaches a higher level. Children are able to use more complex sentences. Emotional development in late childhood involves various changes and existence caused by learning experiences and self-understanding. Social development occurs quickly, and children begin to learn to adapt to their surroundings. Social development in children requires the role of parents, educators (teachers) and the environment in synergy to develop social aspects in children so that they are able to socialize with the surrounding environment.

According to the KBBI, the meaning of literacy itself, as reported on the Ministry of Education and Culture's official website, is the ability to write and read.  Etymologically, the term literacy itself comes from the Latin "literatus" which means someone who learns.  In this case, literacy is closely related to the process of reading and writing.  Literacy activities in the learning phase aim to develop the ability to understand texts and relate them to personal experiences, think critically, and process communication skills creatively through activities responding to the texts of enrichment books and textbooks.  Literacy or literacy is a general term that refers to a series of individual abilities and skills in reading, writing, speaking, calculating and solving problems at a certain level of expertise required in everyday life.  Benefits of literacy Expanding insight and knowledge.  Sharpen the ability to capture and understand information from reading.  Literacy is not the same as reading.  Reading and books are the surface technical and physical forms of literacy.  The essence of literacy is how humans gain knowledge and learn to gain knowledge.  Raising self-confidence in children is a parent's responsibility, although cultivating self-confidence is not an easy job.  Apart from requiring patience and example, parents must be clever in creating an atmosphere that is conducive to growing children's self-confidence.  Especially an atmosphere that is able to foster a child's sense of self-esteem which must be understood together, by building a child's self-esteem it will not automatically be able to grow a child's self-confidence.  However, if a child has a healthy sense of self-esteem by knowing and being able to accept himself as he is, including all his limitations, then he will be able to feel ashamed of himself and see everything as part of the reality of life.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of applying reading skills at a glance in improving understanding of scientific work. The method used in this study was library study. The data in this study were obtained from reading reference books and journal articles.  The result of this study is that by applying fleeting reading skills in understanding scientific work, we can improve academic literacy, help students and researchers access information quickly, and form critical and effective individuals in managing information. A fleeting reading skill is not just a technical skill, but a learning strategy that supports the achievement of higher education goals. In extensive reading, these skills are key to achieving an overall picture and basic information of scientific texts. In addition, the application of fleeting reading skills in scientific work provides significant benefits, such as time efficiency and the ability to quickly identify key information, although deep reading remains essential for comprehensive understanding.

Designing and validating structural causal model (SCM) correctness from a dataset whose background knowledge is obtained from a research process is not a common phenomenon. Studies have shown that in many critical areas, such as healthcare and education, researchers develop models from direct acyclic graphs (DAG), a component of an SCM, without testing them. This phenomenon is worrisome and is bound to cast a shadow on the inference estimates that may arise from such models. In this study, we have designed a novel application-based SCM for the first time using the background knowledge obtained from the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) program called the Strengthen Education in Northeast Nigeria (SENSE-EGRA), which is an educational intervention program of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, on the letter identification subtask. This project was sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). We employed the conditional independence test (CIT) criteria for the validation of the SCM’s correctness, and the results show a near-perfect SCM.

There is a deficiency in facilities and infrastructure, notably the absence of library space for reading activities. The books at SD Negeri Waruberon are not very engaging, and the reading material is overly challenging. This discourages students from dedicating time to reading books. They tend to engage in less productive activities with their friends, as they find these activities more interesting and enjoyable. In addition to the absence of supporting infrastructure, there are also environmental and familial factors. Many parents choose to provide their children with cellphones or gadgets rather than purchasing engaging books that cater to their needs. This significantly diminishes the interest in reading at SD Negeri Waruberon. For this reason, the service conducted by college students placed at SD Negeri Waruberon is intended to boost the reading interest of SD Negeri Waruberon students through the Reading Corner program. Having a reading corner in each of their classrooms means they have a comfortable space to read books and utilize their free time for meaningful activities that expand their knowledge. Additionally, various methods are employed, including: 1) Planning / Making a design, 2) Demonstrating Design Outcomes, 3) Gathering and Analyzing Information, 4) Implementing the Manufacturing Process. A program to establish a reading corner at SD Negeri Waruberon in Sidoarjo has delivered positive results. The students at SD Negeri Waruberon have shown an increased interest in reading books during their free time. They have developed a deeper understanding of the importance of reading, which has enhanced their insight and critical thinking abilities. Moreover, they have become more confident in expressing their opinions, both individually and with their peers. They find it easier to comprehend conveyed information, and their intellectual capabilities have improved. Additionally, their level of literacy activities has increased, enabling them to create stories, rhymes, and poems, which are periodically displayed on the school wall.