40 Minutes with “Sang Penjemput”: A Concept of Creating Literacy Culture at SMP N 17 Kendari
Authors: Hanna Hanna , Milwan Milwan , Herianti Herianti 
Published: September 2021

Problem Statement: This research is conducted in response to low reading motivation of society, especially parents/guardians in spending their spare time when picking up their children after school in SMP N 17 Kendari. Purpose: This research aims to describe how “40 Minutes with Parents/Guardians (Sang Penjemput)” program has influenced reading literacy of SMP N 17 Kendari. Method: This research uses a qualitative research with library study method supported by observation. Data sources are reference books and scientific journal articles which was in line with this research. Observations are in the forms of authors’ own experiences as authors directly participated in this program. Results: The findings show that: The headmaster of SMPN 17 Kendari had a significant role in carrying out this program; Many readers (Sang Pembaca) were fond of fiction books, newspaper, and magazines; Additional facility such as comfortable place to read was a significant factor in implementing this program. Conclusion: It can be concluded that 40 Minutes with Parents/Guardians (Sang Penjemput) program, which was carried out with reading activity while picking up their children, is quite effective in influencing reading habits of the Parents/Guardians (Sang Penjemput). Through this program, it can also affect students’ reading literacy, as well as persuading nearby residents who live near SMPN 17 Kendari to read.

Keywords: Creating Literacy Culture; Reading Interest; Sang Penjemput; SMP N 17 Kendari; 40 Minutes with “Sang Penjemput” Program

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Latar Belakang: Penelitian ini diilhami oleh kenyataan rendahnya motivasi membaca masyarakat/walimurid/Sang Penjemput dibanding dengan pemanfaatan waktu yang sangat luang saat menunggu jam pulang anak di SMP N 17 Kendari. Purpose: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana Program “40 Menit Bersama Sang Penjemput” dalam membangun budaya literasi di SMPN 17 Kendari. Methods: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode studi pustaka yang diperkuat dengan observasi. Sumber data penelitian berupa buku-buku referensi dan artikel-artikel jurnal ilmiah yang memiliki relevansi dengan penelitian. Observasi berupa pengalaman penulis secara langsung terjun sebagai pelaksana. Result: Temuan penelitian antara lain: Pucuk pimpinan SMPN 17 Kendari memiliki peran yang cukup kuat dalam mensukseskan program; Bahan bacaan yang banyak diminati Sang Pembaca diantaranya buku fiksi, surat kabar, dan majalah; Fasilitas penunjang seperti tempat yang sejuk dan nyaman juga tidak kalah penting dalam mensukseskan program kedepan. Conclusion: Penulis menyimpulkan bahwa Program Kegiatan 40 Menit bersama Sang Penjemput yang dilaksanakan melalui konsep pembiasaan membaca bahan bacaan sembari menunggu jemputan siswa tergolong efektif mempengaruhi kebiasaan membaca Sang Penjemput. Melalui kegiatan ini juga dapat memaksimalkan potensi membangun budaya literasi kepada siswa yang dijemput, serta dapat mempengaruhi dan menularkannya kepada seluruh warga sekolah SMPN 17 Kendari termasuk warga sekitar sekolah.

Keywords: Membangun Budaya Literasi; Minat Baca; Sang Penjemput; SMP N 17 Kendari; Program 40 Menit bersama “Sang Penjemput”