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INCREASING LITERACY COMPETENCE WITH A READING CORNER Yen Aryni; Lis Supiatman; Micael Olivan Siahaan; Devi Manda Sari; Ravli Akbar Nasution
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND SOCIAL RESEARCH Vol. 8 No. 4 (2025): November 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54314/jssr.v8i4.5847

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Abstract: Research indicates that establishing a Reading Corner in kindergarten significantly improves children's early literacy skills, including letter recognition, vocabulary growth, narrative understanding, and reading motivation. The study utilized a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative pre-test and post-test analysis with qualitative classroom observations and teacher interviews. Quantitative results demonstrated that the experimental group using the Reading Corner showed statistically significant improvements in literacy compared to a control group (p < 0.05). The qualitative findings revealed increased student engagement, motivation to read, and enhanced oral language development. Themes of this study suggest that a literacy-rich environment fosters better reading habits and skills, aligning with contemporary pedagogical approaches emphasizing the importance of accessible reading resources for young learners. Thus, the Reading Corner is identified as a crucial tool in promoting foundational literacy among kindergarten students. Keywords: Literacy, Children, Reading Corner Abstrak: Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembentukan Pojok Baca di taman kanak-kanak secara signifikan meningkatkan keterampilan literasi awal anak-anak, termasuk pengenalan huruf, pertumbuhan kosakata, pemahaman naratif, dan motivasi membaca. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan metode campuran, menggabungkan analisis kuantitatif pra-tes dan pasca-tes dengan observasi kelas kualitatif dan wawancara guru. Hasil kuantitatif menunjukkan bahwa kelompok eksperimen yang menggunakan Pojok Baca menunjukkan peningkatan literasi yang signifikan secara statistik dibandingkan dengan kelompok kontrol (p < 0,05). Temuan kualitatif mengungkapkan peningkatan keterlibatan siswa, motivasi untuk membaca, dan peningkatan perkembangan bahasa lisan. Tema studi ini menunjukkan bahwa lingkungan yang kaya literasi mendorong kebiasaan dan keterampilan membaca yang lebih baik, sejalan dengan pendekatan pedagogis kontemporer yang menekankan pentingnya sumber bacaan yang mudah diakses untuk anak-anak usia dini. Dengan demikian, Pojok Baca diidentifikasi sebagai alat penting dalam mempromosikan literasi dasar di kalangan siswa taman kanak-kanak. Kata Kunci: Literasi, Anak-anak, Pojok Baca
STUDENTS' ABILITY TO ANALYZE INTERPERSONAL MEANING THROUGH MOOD SYSTEM IN ENGLISH TEXTS Yen Aryni; Lis Supiatman; Ananda Khumairoh; Wulan Sari
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND SOCIAL RESEARCH Vol. 9 No. 3 (2026): June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54314/jssr.v9i3.6557

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The purpose of this study was to assess the students’ ability to analyze interpersonal meaning through the Mood System in English text. The study used a qualitative descriptive design. The participants of this study were 20 students of English Education Study Programmed of Universitas Asahan who had acquired Systemic Functional Linguistics especially in interpersonal meaning and analysis of Mood System. The data were acquired by means of a written test in which students were asked to analyze five clauses selected from English texts. The analysis was in four parts: identifying Subject, identifying Finite, finding forms of Mood and distinguishing Mood and Residue structures. Data were analyzed descriptively by data collection, data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing. The findings showed that the students performed well to exceptional in analyzing interpersonal meaning through the Mood System. The students scored 86% in identifying Subject, 84% in identifying Finite, 100% in identifying Mood kinds and 88% in differentiating Mood and Residue structures. The findings also showed that the most challenging thing that students found to recognized was Finite since many students got confused with Finite and Predicator in verbal groups. In conclusion, the results suggest that the students were able to comprehend the communicative roles that are expressed by Mood structures in English clauses. The present study reveals the effectiveness of Mood System analysis in assisting students to comprehend interpersonal meaning and enhance their discourse analysis competency in English language acquisition