IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPEED READING METHOD AS A MEANS OF FOSTERING INTEREST IN READING SKILLS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

This study aims to determine the ability of speed reading in class XI students of Cahaya Al-Qur'an Science High School. Understand the content of the reading through the text that changes rapidly on the screen. Through the speed reading techniques they master they will find some words that often appear. From some of the words found, they will learn to infer the meaning contained in the reading. In addition, this study was also motivated by the researcher's interest in the School Literacy Movement program held by Cahaya Al-Qur'an Science High School to foster students' interest in reading literacy. The method used is descriptive and phenomenology with a qualitative approach. Data sources were obtained from interviews, observations, documentation, and speed reading simulations. The resource persons in this study include Indonesian language teachers, school literacy program coordinators, and students. The results showed that the speed reading ability of the 11th grade students of Cahaya Al-Qur'an Science High School was quite good. However, there are several factors that show the lack of interest of students in reading literacy. One of them is psychological factors. So in this case, there are several speed reading methods that a teacher can apply to students as a means of increasing their reading speed and also an effort to foster interest in reading for students