Abstract:
This study aims to enhance students' reading interest at Sanggar Belajar Pandan, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia, through the application of storytelling techniques utilizing digital media. The research
employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach involving 20 student participants. Findings
revealed a marked improvement in reading interest following the implementation of digital storytelling.
Prior to the intervention, 47% of students were categorized as having low or poor reading interest. After
the initial storytelling session in Cycle I, this figure improved, with the average interest level rising to
62.1%. A further increase was observed during the second session of Cycle I, where students’ reading
interest reached the "very good" category, averaging 87.4%. Additionally, student responses indicated
high satisfaction with the method, with 82.1% rating digital storytelling as "very effective" in enhancing
their interest in reading. These results suggest that the integration of digital media in storytelling is a
highly effective strategy for fostering reading engagement among students.
