SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW (SLR) EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE CULTURE OF LITERACY AND CRITICAL THINKING IN THE READING COMMUNITY

Abstract

History shows that advanced human civilization was not only founded by relying on abundant natural resources, but also by building human resources who were literate in science and technology. People's literacy skills are closely related to reading abilities which are expected to improve people's ability to understand and process information analytically, critically and reflectively. A person's interest in reading can change, develop, or even disappear. Therefore, interest in reading will grow well if it is supported by an environment that is conducive to reading, so that the reading community takes a role. The method used in this research is Systematic Literature Review or SLR. The aim of this research is to determine the role of society in improving literacy culture, strategies for cultivating literacy, the concept of critical thinking, and the relationship between literacy culture and critical thinking. The results of the research conducted show that the role of the reading community is very significant in improving literacy culture and critical thinking skills among students and the wider community. Reading community programs such as reading stalls, writing and book reviews, as well as social media campaigns also contribute greatly to fostering a culture of literacy.