PERAN GURU DALAM MENUMBUHKAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI SISWA KELAS IV

This study  aims to determine the role of the teacher in fostering the literacy abilities of Grade IV students at SDN Batuceper 1 Tangerang City. This research is a descriptive qualitative research by collecting data at SDN Batuceper 1 Kota Tangerang with the subject and object of research being class IV teachers and school principals. Data collection techniques are carried out by collecting data, reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the teacher had shown his role as a facilitator and motivator in developing the basic literacy skills of fourth grade students at SDN Batuceper 1 Tangerang City. The role of the teacher as a facilitator involves involving students in managing the reading corner as a center for literacy activities, and the teacher also accustoms students to reading before learning activities begin for 10 minutes. As a motivator, the teacher gives appreciation in implementing literacy activities