Language Learning Strategy (SPB) Used by Remedial Teachers for Remedial Students Mastery of Reading Skill in Bahasa Melayu Class

Abstract

Failure in mastering basic reading skill, writing skill and counting skill (3M) among primary school in the country is still persistent. The 3M skill mastery performance gap between mainstream student and Special Remedial students are still apparent. The failure of some teacher to implement Special Remedial Program had caused student to be left out in learning. Study is intended to observe SPB implementation in Bahasa Melayu teaching and learning in mastering reading skill in remedial class. This qualitative study used case study design. This study used the Searchlight Model. One Special Remedial teacher and 22 Special remedial student from a primary school in Kinta Utara district, Perak state were chosen as intended. Study data were collected through observation, document researches, and interviews. Data was analyzed thematically using continuous comparative analysis technique. Study results found that constructs which were derived from this study to answer problem are remedial teachers’ preparation, language learning strategy (SPB) processes in teaching and learning Bahasa Melayu to master reading skill, as well as teaching aid tools and materials (ABM/BBM). Reading skill became the main focus for study participants. This study is expected to contribute to the Special Remedial education in mastering Bahasa Melayu reading skill as giving exposure to remedial teachers the most effective SPB practice in Special Remedial teachers’ teaching.