The Influence of Using Picture Media on Improving Students' Reading Ability at RA Al-Firdaus
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Picture media, Reading ability, Early childhood, Learning strategy, RA Al-FirdausAbstract
This study aims to analyze the influence of using picture media in improving students' reading ability at RA Al-Firdaus Merauke, Papua. Reading ability is a fundamental skill crucial for children's cognitive development, especially at the early childhood education stage. The use of picture media is expected to help students more easily recognize letters, words, and meanings in reading. This research employs a quantitative method with an experimental design. Data collection was conducted through observation, reading ability tests, and interviews with teachers and students. The study results show that using picture media significantly contributes to increasing students' interest in reading and accelerating their comprehension of texts. Picture media helps students associate words with real objects, making the learning process more engaging and interactive. Additionally, students become more enthusiastic about learning to read due to the visualizations that facilitate their understanding of word and sentence concepts. Based on these findings, it is concluded that using picture media is an effective learning strategy for improving early childhood reading ability. Therefore, teachers and educators are advised to integrate picture media into the learning process to enhance the quality of education at the RA level.Downloads
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