ANALISIS LITERASI SISWA KELAS IV KOTA DEMAK MELALUI MEDIA KOMIK BERORIENTASI PROFIL PELAJAR PANCASILA

Abstract

The main issue in the field of education today lies not only in students' low
academic achievement but also in their lack of reading interest, which directly
affects their literacy skills. This problem is also evident at SDN Karangsono 3 in
Demak Regency, particularly among fourth-grade students who show low
enthusiasm for reading activities and have not yet utilized the school's literacy
resources effectively. To address this issue, the study aimed to examine students’
reading literacy skills through the use of comics that incorporate the values of the
Pancasila Student Profile and to analyze the effectiveness of this medium. The
research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through
observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. Data validity was
ensured through triangulation of techniques and sources, and the analysis
followed Miles and Huberman’s model, which includes data reduction, data
display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that the use of comics based
on the Pancasila Student Profile values significantly improved students’ reading
literacy. Approximately 70.06% of students met the literacy indicators, which
include literal, critical, and creative reading skills. However, 29.94% of students
had not yet achieved optimal progress, especially in terms of reading interest. With
appropriate teacher guidance, comics can serve as an effective tool to foster
reading interest and enhance literacy skills in accordance with the developmental
stage of elementary school students.