The Importance of Literacy at All Ages

By : Muhammad Riz Terra Fauzan & Vianda Namira Andjani

Complementary abilities between reading and writing or Literacy, this is a problem in developing countries like Indonesia.

  The influence of the low interest in reading or literacy that occurs in Indonesia is also caused by several factors. The first factor, there is no habit of reading from an early age. Second, educational facilities are still minimal. And the last one is due to the lack of book production in Indonesia.

  literacy skills help eradicate poverty, reduce child mortality, population growth, and ensure sustainable development, and the realization of peace. Literacy cannot be separated from language.

  Strong literacy enables students to access multiple sources of information, evaluate their reliability and relevance, and integrate the knowledge gained into their work.