This study explores the effectiveness of the Iqro’ Latin Module as an innovative reading intervention for illiterate early primary students in Indonesia. The objectives are (1) to evaluate the module’s effectiveness in improving the literacy skills of early primary students who have not yet acquired basic reading ability, and (2) to understand the teaching and learning experiences of teachers and students during its implementation. Using a classroom action research (PTK) approach with both qualitative and quantitative methods, 15 early primary students were selected as participants in a six-month intervention program. Data collection involved pre- and post-tests, classroom observations, teacher reflections, and student interviews to gain comprehensive insights into learning outcomes and experiences. Preliminary findings indicate notable improvements in students’ recognition of Latin letters, reading fluency, and comprehension skills. Teachers also reported increased confidence in delivering literacy instruction despite being assigned to teach outside their initial academic specialization. The module showed promise in fostering more engaging and structured literacy sessions. This study contributes to efforts in reducing illiteracy rates in Indonesia and offers practical guidance for elementary teachers, especially those who face challenges adapting to unfamiliar teaching assignments. It also provides a scalable model for policymakers and institutions seeking to ensure that students acquire foundational reading skills before progressing to higher grades.

Authors:
Else Shinta Maharani, Prince of Songkhla University, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Else Shinta Maharani, Master’s student at Prince of Songkla University, currently researching child development at the first Montessori school in Thailand’s three southern border provinces.

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