Critical Literacy Training to Improve the Quality of English Language Learning at the Elementary School Level

https://doi.org/10.52593/svs.05.2.06

Authors

  • Nadia Tiara Antik Sari Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
  • Neneng Sri Wulan Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
  • Indah Nurmahanani Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
  • Titin Nurrohmat Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
  • Alfira Althamiranda Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
  • Yuwan Fijar Anugrah STAI DR. KH. EZ. Muttaqien Purwakarta, Indonesia

Keywords:

Teacher's Role, Critical Literacy, Reading Analysis

Abstract

Critical Literacy is an educational approach that encourages individuals, especially children, to analyze and question texts and their contexts. This method is vital for helping children critically assess information and avoid misinformation in today’s digital age. This community service project aims to raise awareness about the importance of critical literacy among elementary school students through an interactive webinar involving teachers and students. Preliminary results indicate an increase in both teacher and student engagement, fostering critical thinking skills from an early age. This initiative positively impacts students’ critical literacy abilities, equipping them to tackle future informational challenges effectively.

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Published

2025-07-30

How to Cite

Sari, N. T. A., Wulan, N. S., Nurmahanani, I., Nurrohmat, T., Althamiranda, A., & Anugrah, Y. F. (2025). Critical Literacy Training to Improve the Quality of English Language Learning at the Elementary School Level. Sivitas : Jurnal Pengabdian Dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat, 5(2), 123–130. https://doi.org/10.52593/svs.05.2.06

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