Developing Students’ Critical Literacy In Reading Class at An English Education Department In Indonesia
Abstract
Critical Literacy approach suggests that teaching reading should not only be focused on language
but also on developing students’ critical literacy. This article discusses the findings of research
focusing on strategies used in developing critical literacy in Reading class at English Education
Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta and challenges faced by the lecturers in
developing students’ critical literacy. The subjects were 20 English Education Department students
and three lecturers of Reading. The data were collected using interview, observation, and
documentation. They were analyzed through data reduction, data display for categorization and
conclusion by using relevant framework of critical literacy. The findings showed that the strategies
used
by
the
lecturers
include
using
various
texts,
stimulating the students’ interest, asking
critical questions, discussing questions collaboratively, and writing summary and response. The
challenges faced by the lecturers in developing students’ critical literacy were students’ low of
critical literacy, students’ lack of self confidence, students’ low English proficiency and students’
dependence of guidance.