The Role of Principals in Children’s Literacy Culture for Elementary School

Abstract

The ability of childbirth from an early age needs to be done by the Special Family Environment of both parents. However, not all parents are able to get used to reading from an early age. In Banyumas Regency, Indonesian, parents / guardians of students provide accountability for the ability to read and write on the part of the school. This research aimed to describe study the role of principals in literacy culture in elementary schools. The research method used is a qualitative research method using phenomenology. Data analysis was carried out by field observations and interviews with principals and teachers. The results obtained by carrying out this research were principals who collected important information in the children s literacy culture at school. Based on the field survey, the school principal cooperates with the teacher in the class to encourage students to want to and get used to reading and making written works. Students can make short stories and poems in accordance with the abilities of students.