Strengthening Creative, Critical, and Syntopic Reading Skills of Indonesian Language Education Students, Muhammadiyah University of Palembang

Abstract

The Strengthening Creative, Critical, and Syntopic Reading Skills Training for Indonesian Language Education students, Muhammadiyah University of Palembang aims to improve essential academic literacy skills in understanding and processing information in depth. This training integrates critical reading techniques to analyze texts systematically, creative reading to develop new ideas, and synthetic reading that trains students to compare and synthesize ideas from various sources. The training method uses an interactive approach and teaching materials that have been specifically developed to support the improvement of these skills. The results of the training showed a significant increase in students' ability to read and process information critically and creatively, as well as the ability to compile syntheses from various readings, which supports their academic and professional readiness. Thus, this training is effective in strengthening essential reading skills for Indonesian Language Education students, Muhammadiyah University of Palembang.