THE ELEMENTS OF CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT AND TEACHER’S STRATEGIES IN FOSTERING STUDENTS’ READING INTEREST AND READING ACHIEVEMENT

Abstract

This study aimed to reveal the elements of the classroom environment and teacher’s strategies to foster students’ reading interest and reading achievement. A qualitative method was used to conduct this research with case study design. This study observed classrooms, spread questionnaires to 15 students, and interviewed an English teacher in one particular school in Bandung. The study found that students prefer physical books and comfortable temperatures but have mixed opinions about using technology for reading. A quiet space with a variety of reading materials is important. The teacher's strategy of creating a "literacy tree" with planned reading activities, encouragement, and a supportive school library helped students enjoy reading more and improve their reading abilities. Therefore, the research shows the elements of classroom environment and teacher strategies are key factors in developing reading interest and better reading achievement.