PENERAPAN PENDEKATAN WHOLE LANGUAGE DALAM PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA PEMAHAMAN SISWA KELAS IV SDN 2 KALIBEJI TAHUN AJARAN 2012/2013

Abstract

Abstract: The Application of Whole Language Approach in The Increasing of Comprehension Reading Skills on 4^th Grade SDN 2 Kalibeji. The purpose research to describe of whole language approach increasing reading comprehension skills in SDN 2 Kalibeji. The data taken from observers, teacher and students on 4^th grade elementary school of Kalibeji 2. This research utilize Classroom Action Research (CAR). Actions observational procedure consists of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Action performing is performed in three cycles. The subjects were 4^th grade in SDN 2 Kalibeji with total 38 students. The data collection technique using observation, questionnaires, interview, and test. The conclusion of this study is the application of whole language approach can increasing the comprehension reading skills on 4^th grade SDN 2 Kalibeji.

Keyword: Whole Language, Reading Comprehension

Abstrak: Penerapan Pendekatan Whole Language dalam Peningkatan Keterampilan Membaca Pemahaman Siswa Kelas IV SD Negeri 2 Kalibeji. Tujuan penelitian adalah mendeskripsikan prosedur penggunaan pendekatan Whole Language yang dapat meningkatkan keterampilan membaca pemahaman di SDN 2 Kalibeji. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik Penelitian Tindakan Kelas. Prosedur penelitian tindakan kelas berupa perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Pelaksanaan tindakan dilaksanakan dalam tiga siklus. Subjek penelitian siswa kelas IV SDN 2 Kalibeji sejumlah 38 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan datanya observasi, kuesioner, wawancara, dan tes. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah penerapan pendekatan Whole Language dapat meningkatkan keterampilan membaca pemahaman siswa kelas IV SDN 2 Kalibeji.

Kata Kunci: Whole Language, Membaca Pemahaman