CONTEMPORARY EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
e-ISSN: 1309-517X
Teaching reading in digital era: Exploring Indonesian in-service teachers’ perceptions and challenges

Rosita Rahma 1 2 * , Andayani 1, Atikah Anindyarini 1

CONT ED TECHNOLOGY, Volume 16, Issue 4, Article No: ep530

https://doi.org/10.30935/cedtech/15159

Submitted: 22 June 2024, Published Online: 15 September 2024

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Abstract

This illustrative case study investigation was conducted to learn how Indonesian in-service teachers perceived teaching reading in a digital era and the challenges they encountered. The data were submitted by a total of 30 teachers who participated in the subject post for Indonesian junior high schools. Data collection strategies include participatory classroom observation, interviews, and guided written reflection. The data were analyzed using the constant comparative method. The study’s findings highlight issues concerning teachers’ perceptions and teachers’ challenges while teaching reading in a digital setting. As many as 63% of teachers believe that the proportion of time teachers spend to practice reading skills from online sources is 40%–50% of total teaching hours at school. Furthermore, 40% of them believe that the criteria for teacher success in reading is when pupils improve their reading comprehension skills. The analysis also revealed that teachers encountered a number of challenges: (1) lack of knowledge about models and media for learning to read in a digital context, (2) lack of students’ ability to read multi-text sources, and (3) lack of motivation and awareness among students in reading. The findings of this study impact the understanding and training requirements of junior high school teachers concerning reading instruction methods in a digital context. Future studies should focus on innovation and the development of learning models to improve the quality of reading comprehension in a digital environment.

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