Teachers’ Influence in the Use of Syllabic Method to Improve Reading Skill at Class I-B Students SDN 009 Tarakan

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate teachers' influence in using the syllable method in grade I-B students at SDN 009 Tarakan. This research used classroom action research in 2 cycles with designs or stages ranging from planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects were 28 students consisting of 16 male students and 12 female students. The data were collected using the oral reading test. This study's results indicate that applying the syllabic Method can affect the ability to read the beginning, marked by an increase in the ability to read each cycle's beginning. In the first cycle, the initial reading ability test result was 65%. Whereas in cycle II, there was an increase, the result of the initial reading ability test was 73%. The preliminary reading aspect has reached success indicators so that this research can be successful in the excellent category.