PENINGKATAN LITERASI BACA TULIS MELALUI GERAKAN LITERASI SEKOLAH (GLS) SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR: SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

The low level of reading and writing literacy among elementary school students indicates that literacy programs, including the School Literacy Movement (Gerakan Literasi Sekolah/GLS), still face various challenges in their implementation. This study aims to analyze the role of GLS in improving students’ literacy skills through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. Relevant articles were collected from online academic databases (e.g., Google Scholar) within the 2022–2026 period, focusing on studies discussing GLS implementation in elementary schools and published in accredited journals. A total of 8 selected articles were analyzed using a descriptive qualitative approach through thematic grouping and synthesis of findings. The results show that GLS contributes to improving reading habits, reading interest, and reading comprehension skills. Its implementation is influenced by factors such as teacher involvement, availability of literacy resources, and consistency in program execution. However, several challenges remain, including limited facilities and low reading interest among students. Therefore, strengthening GLS implementation in a more consistent and sustainable manner is necessary to support the improvement of students’ literacy skills.