Transliteration Method In Learning Reading Of The Javanese Script

Abstract

Primary Scool Teacher Education Study Program is a study program that prepares students to become elementary school teacher candidates, including the Primary Scool Teacher Education Study Program of Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University located in Yogyakarta. One subject that emerged is Javanese language skills with Javanese script reading materials. However, Javanese script reading material is one of the most difficult material.  It is because the students must be able to distinguish letters and understand Javanese script. Therefore, the appropriate method is needed to help students memorize the Javanese script. The method is using the transliteration method. The transliteration method applied by inviting students to transform Latin letters into Javanese letters. That method aims to make students easily memorize the shape of Javanese script. By this method, it is expected that the reading skills of Javanese script will increase.