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Group Investigation Learning Model Influence on Prospective Elementary School Teachers’ Democratic Attitudes

2023-12-14T02:49:24+00:00

Generally, the weakness in students' democratic attitudes stems from a lack of understanding of the principles of democracy. Therefore, there is a need for a successful learning model to instill democratic attitudes in students. The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of the group investigative learning model on the democratic attitudes of Elementary School Education (PGSD) students. A quantitative approach and quasi-experimental design were employed in this study. Employing a random cluster sampling technique for sample selection, the population comprised a total of 71 second-semester elementary education students, divided into classes A2 and A7. Questionnaires, observations, and documentation were used for data collection. Data analysis involved descriptive analysis and inferential analysis, using tests for normality, homogeneity, and hypothesis testing through the independent simple t-test. The data analysis resulted in a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.000, which is less than 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05) in the t-test for the experimental class. Therefore, the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, indicating that the implementation of the group investigative learning model significantly influences students' democratic attitudes.

The Need for the Development of PjBL-Based Social Studies E-LKPD for Elementary School Students

2023-12-24T23:38:06+00:00

The critical thinking skills of elementary school students still need to be re-considered, especially in learning Social Sciences (IPS). One way to improve critical thinking skills is by using teaching materials in the form of Electronic Student Worksheets (E-LKPD) for Social Studies. This study aims to analyze the needs in developing project-based (PjBL) IPS E-LKPD, the products developed are expected to be able to improve the critical thinking skills of elementary school students. The study was conducted in an elementary school in East Jakarta with 34 students as research subjects. This study uses the ADDIE model development research type. However, in this study the researcher only conducted the analysis stage to determine the analysis of student and teacher needs so that the development of the IPS E-LKPD product is in accordance with field needs. The data collection techniques used were interviews and filling out questionnaires with descriptive analysis techniques. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques to analyze the social learning process and analyze student characteristics. The results of the analysis showed that the teaching materials in the form of LKPD developed by teachers still had several shortcomings. Therefore, schools really need the right E-LKPD for learning, especially PjBL-based IPS E-LKPD in accordance with the Merdeka Curriculum. The latest information in this study has implications as reference material or analysis information for further research in developing PjBL-based IPS E-LKPD products. Thus, the products developed are in accordance with field needs and can be an alternative solution to existing problems.

Fostering Democratic Citizenship: Innovative Approaches to Improve Civic Values in Elementary School Independent Curricula

2024-02-25T03:18:51+00:00

Indonesia highly upholds democratic values. Democracy is internalized since elementary education as the essence of Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKn). The purpose of this study was to analyze. Teachers' innovative approach strategies in implementing democratic values through PPKn subjects in the independent curriculum at the elementary school level. The researcher used a qualitative descriptive method. Data analysis includes four flows, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentaries. The primary data source was the teacher, and the secondary data source was the fourth grade students. The results of the study showed that there were several approach strategies carried out in implementing democratic values in elementary schools, including: 1) the habit of shaking hands, 2) memorizing verses of the Quran and Asmaul Husna, 3) throwing garbage in its place, 4) school programs to involve teachers in scientific forums, 5) clean and healthy Fridays, 6) madrasah diniyah, 7) the habit of praying in congregation, and 8) visiting. In addition, teachers also insert democratic values in PPKn learning, such as: 1) group-based learning, 2) multicultural groups, 3) doing joint activities, 4) making democratic teaching modules. It is concluded that teachers have various innovative approach strategies to improve democratic citizenship values for students. The research findings provide valuable insights into innovative teacher approaches in integrating democratic values into Civic Education in elementary schools, which contribute to the development of scientific fields in promoting democratic citizenship.

Enhancing Student’s Interest in Learning and Science Problem-Solving Skills through Educational Comics

2024-07-02T03:34:55+00:00

Students still have difficulties in developing their interest in learning and the ability to solve science problems. This has an impact on students having difficulty working in groups, communicating, solving problems, and making decisions as the right solution to a problem. The objectives of this study are (1) to analyze whether there is a difference in learning interest and science problem-solving ability of students who use educational comics and students who do not use educational comics (2) to analyze the influence of educational comics on the increase in learning interest and science problem-solving ability in students. This research is expected to provide data about the use of comics in improving students' problem-solving abilities and interest in learning. This research was carried out with the research subject in the form of 5th grade elementary school students. This study uses a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control design. The data collection method uses research instruments in the form of questionnaires and tests. The data analysis technique used is quantitative descriptive analysis. Based on the hypothesis test, the independent t-test with a significant level (a) of 0.05 obtained a significance value of 0.000 and the paired sample t-test with a significance level of (a) 0.05 obtained a significance value of 0.000. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a difference in learning interest and science problem-solving ability between students who use educational comics and students who do not use educational comics, educational comics also affect the increase in learning interest and science problem-solving skills of 5th grade elementary school students.

The Effectiveness of Implementing Webinar Tutorials for Primary School Mathematics Learning Subjects

2023-10-12T06:32:02+00:00

Courses during the COVID-19 pandemic had to be carried out online. Meanwhile, not all students are ready to take part in online learning. The Webinar Tutorial (Tuweb) is designed to facilitate the implementation of online courses. This research aims to analyze the influence of implementing Tuweb on student learning outcomes. This type of research is ex post facto, with a mixed method (quantitative and qualitative) and a descriptive approach. This research sample was taken from the entire population of 70 students. The research subjects consisted of four tutors. Data collection techniques use observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive-qualitative and descriptive-statistical techniques. The research results show that the implementation of Tuweb is in the very good category. Even though the tutor's course tool documents are not yet complete, the implementation of Tuweb shows that the tutor's performance is very good. Meanwhile, the implementation of Tuweb is in the very good category and has a perfect (very close) correlation with student learning outcomes. This research has implications for the importance of developing tutorial-based learning media so that course material can be accessed and studied by students anytime and anywhere.

ESTABICAH: Relay of Cacah Numbers Games for Mathematics Skills in Early Elementary School

2023-12-24T23:28:57+00:00

The use of conventional methods, monotony, and lack of learning media results in students' lack of ability to understand the concept of numbers. The purpose of this study is to analyze the implementation of ESTABICAH games for early-grade elementary school students. This research uses a qualitative method involving students of elementary school. Data collection techniques in this study were carried out through the observation and documentation stages. Data analysis techniques are carried out in three stages, namely, data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The results showed that ESTABICAH games made students interested in the process of learning mathematics. It was shown that 18 out of 20 students better understood the concept of numbers after participating in the ESTABICAH game. ESTABICAH game can support students' interest and enthusiasm in learning activities and make learning more fun so that students do not get bored when participating in mathematics learning. The ESTABICAH game can be applied as an alternative to help the process of learning mathematics in number skills, especially the concept of numbers.

Comparative Analysis: The Effects of Reciprocal Teaching Model and Problem Based Learning Assisted by Pictorial Riddles on Students’ Critical Thinking

2024-02-07T05:13:34+00:00

The process of learning, it is imperative to actively engage every student to achieve the learning objectives. However, many schools still employ lecture-based methods without incorporating engaging instructional models, thereby failing to capture students' attention. To address this issue, the implementation of appropriate teaching models and captivating learning media is essential to motivate students in the teaching and learning process. The aim of this research is to analyze the comparative impact of the reciprocal teaching model and the problem-based learning model assisted by pictorial riddle media on the critical thinking abilities of elementary school students. This study utilizes a quasi-experimental method with a quantitative approach, employing the Pre-test-Post-test Control Group Design. The research population comprises all fifth-grade students, totaling 52 students, involving two classes. From this population, a sample of 26 students from each class was selected. The results of the experiment 1 class indicate hypothesis testing with a two-tailed t-test yielding a significance value of 0.000, which is less than 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05). Meanwhile, in the experiment 2 class applying the problem-based learning model, a Sig. t value of 0.000 < probability 0.05 was obtained. Consequently, this difference confirms a significant influence of each model on the enhancement of critical thinking abilities. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the problem-based learning model has a more pronounced effect on improving critical thinking abilities compared to the reciprocal teaching model.

Cultivation of Social Attitudes in Social Studies Subjects for Sixth Grade of Elementary School

2024-04-22T05:04:35+00:00

There are still some students who have low social attitudes. This shows that students are still less sensitive to friends, do not care about their surroundings, do not trust classmates, have difficulty adjusting to new relationships, want to win alone when playing, and often fight when playing. This study aims to evaluate the instillation of social attitudes in students who take social studies lessons. Supporting informants for this study were teachers and grade VI students. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. The research data were collected through observation, interviews, questionnaires and documentation. Analysis of research data begins with data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The validity of the data is checked using technical triangulation and source triangulation. Indicators to be studied in students' social attitudes include honesty, discipline, helping each other, tolerance and politeness. The results of the study show that students' social attitudes, especially those related to tolerance and helping each other have been well ingrained since observation and interviews. directions, reprimands, sanctions, and providing good examples to their students. This study has implications for the process of implementing the instillation of social attitudes in grade VI students, in the world of education students are not only given knowledge and science to become intelligent people, but students are also given provisions to have skills and be able to shape student behavior in accordance with applicable norms and values. The development of these social attitudes can be a provision for students in facing the challenges and social conditions that they will face later.

Efforts to Increase the Activeness of Social Studies Learning in Fourth Grade Through the Card Short Type Active Learning Model

2024-02-21T10:46:12+00:00

In the learning process in Elementary School, the material delivered by the teacher often makes students play a role as recipients of information only, rather than being actively involved in the thinking process. As a result, students are busier taking notes, listening, or answering teacher questions, with little opportunity to actively collect and understand information. This has an impact on the level of student learning activity which is not optimal. This study was conducted to analyze the influence of the level of participation in active learning using the Active Learning Short Card Type model on elementary school students. This study uses the True Experimental method with a Posttest-Only Control Group research design. The population used in this study were grade VI students using simple random sampling. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire distributed to both classes. The data were analyzed using descriptive data analysis techniques and inferential statistical data analysis. The results of the t-test analysis showed that the significance (2-tailed) was 0.000, which means Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted because the significance result was less than 0.005. It can be concluded that there is an influence between the experimental class that applies the Active Learning Short Card Type learning model and the control class that uses the conventional learning model.

Jati Denok: Big Book Media as an Effort to Improve Poetry Reading Skills of Second Grade Students in Elementary School

2024-01-29T04:17:57+00:00

The low level of reading skills is one of the fundamental problems that occurs in elementary schools. Low initial reading skills indicate this. This research aims to develop learning media in the form of the Big Book "Jati Denok". The research method used is R&D (Research and Development) with the Borg and Gall design. The research subjects are material experts, media experts and language experts. The test subjects were 21 students and teachers. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, documentation, questionnaires, and tests. The main instrument is a questionnaire. Analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative descriptive techniques. The study results show that media experts rated the feasibility test as very feasible, with an average score of 94.4%. Material experts' validation results rated the content as very feasible, with an average score of 93.75%. The results of validation by language experts were the same as those of material experts, obtaining appropriate criteria with an average value of 93.75%. The student and teacher response questionnaires in the trial both scored 100% (very good). In addition, the analysis results show an increase in students' poetry reading skills. It can be concluded that the media innovation in the form of the Big Book “Jati Denok” is declared feasible and can improve poetry reading skills in grade II elementary school students.

Hyzine Website-Based E-Books to Improve Learning Outcomes of Social Studies Elementary School

2024-02-25T03:20:15+00:00

The use of digital teaching materials is still rare for elementary school education in Indonesia. Currently, learning is still dominated by conventional learning. The purpose of this research is to develop e-books on elementary social studies content that are effective and of high quality, and support the improvement of student learning outcomes. This research is categorized as research and development (R&D) by applying the Borg and Gall model. In the process of collecting data through interviews, expert validation, response questionnaires, and pretest and post-test sheets. This research resulted in, among others: (1) the e-book is very feasible to use, (2) from the results of the response questionnaire the e-book is declared very practical (90.5%), (3) the e-book is proven to be effective based on the results of the N-gain test (58.9%), where there is an increase in the average post-test score than the average pretest score. These results indicate that the e-book is adequately and effectively used. The implication of the development of e-books in this study is that this Hyzine website-based e-book can support the improvement of learning outcomes of social studies content in grade IV students of elementary school.

Pancasila Student Profile Values Based on Local Wisdom in Hindu Elementary School

2024-09-26T01:51:42+00:00

The challenge faced in forming the character of the young generation is the increase in juvenile delinquency triggered by the lack of attention and guidance from parents and the environment. This study aimed at analysing the implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile values based on local wisdom in Hindu elementary schools. This research was case study research analysing the principal and teachers at Saraswati Elementary School Singaraja as the subjects of the research. This school was chosen because it was the only Hindu elementary school in North Bali. The data collection method was carried out by observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis method in this study was the Miles and Huberman qualitative analysis model. The results of the study indicated that the values of the Pancasila Student Profile based on local wisdom that had been implemented at Saraswati Singaraja elementary school were Faith, Devotion to God Almighty, and Noble Character. Those values were shown as the students were provided with learning materials of Hindu Religious Education and Character Education (8 lesson hours per week) as well as they were guided to have habit of eating meals together. The Global Diversity Value had been instilled through practical activities by making Ketipat and Canang Sari. The Mutual Cooperation Value had been implemented in waste sorting. The Independent Value was reflected when students work independently on tests or exams. The Critical Reasoning Value was instilled when students were asked to criticize problems in the surrounding environment in the Pancasila Education subject. The Creative Value had been instilled during the activity of making decorative pictures of important figures from attractively decorated plastic food wrappers.

Traditional Cake Ethnomathematics-Based Learning Video on Introductory Material of Geometric Shapes for First-Grade Elementary School

2023-07-29T01:26:12+00:00

Learning mathematics is a challenge that is often faced by students at various levels of education because learning mathematics tends to be too theoretical, less contextual, and varied so students' interest in learning mathematics decreases. Lack of context in learning mathematics that links students' culture and everyday life so students have difficulty understanding the material. This study aims to produce ethnomathematics-based learning videos that use traditional cakes as a learning context for spatial recognition material for first-grade elementary school students. The traditional cake was chosen as a culturally relevant context to introduce students to the basic concepts of geometric shapes. The ADDIE development model was used with data collection instruments using observation and interviews with teachers and students. The research subjects included media experts, material experts, users, and first-grade elementary school students who were declared very valid with the results of the media expert test score of 100%, material experts 90.9%, and users 100%. Product practicality based on small-scale trials gets a percentage of 100% and large-scale gets a percentage of 97% for first-grade elementary school students. From these results, it can be stated that traditional cake ethnomathematics-based learning videos are interesting and practical to use.

Understanding the Concept of Numeracy for First Grade of Elementary School Students through Bundle of Sticks

2023-12-24T23:34:15+00:00

The low numeracy ability in first grade of elementary school has a significant impact on the understanding of numeracy concepts at the next level of education. This study aims to prove the influence of learning using Bundle of Stick media on students' understanding of numeracy concepts. This objective was determined considering the low understanding of numeracy concepts in elementary school students. This study uses a quantitative experimental method with the True Experimental Design type. Data were collected through observation and multiple-choice assessment test sheets. This study used a sample of 24 students in each class. Data analysis was carried out using the T-test and Paired Sample T-test. The results of the independent sample t-test showed a significance value of 0.00 <0.05, which means that the null hypothesis (H0) was rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. This shows that students' understanding of numeracy concepts will be better if the Bundle of Stick learning media is applied compared to conventional learning. Furthermore, the results of the Paired Sample t-test showed a significance value of 0.00 <0.05, which means that Ha was accepted and H0 was rejected. This shows that the application of Bundle of Stick learning media can improve the understanding of numeracy concepts. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the innovation of implementing Bundle of Stick media is effective in improving the understanding of numeracy concepts of first grade students. This study has implications for strengthening students' numeracy skills, so that they are more ready to receive material at the next level of education.

Flipped Classroom Learning Management Model Used by the Plickers Application

2024-02-01T02:48:50+00:00

Currently, many students are less interested in learning, therefore a more interactive approach method is needed. The purpose of this study is to develop Flipped Classroom learning management assisted by Plickers to improve elementary school students' mathematics learning outcomes. The approach used in the development research is the Bord and Gall design. The study was conducted on elementary school students in grade VI of elementary school. Data collection techniques used questionnaires and tests. The results of the study indicate that the learning management design in Flipped Classroom helps Plickers implement management functions, namely planning curriculum analysis, learning objectives and assessments, developing learning steps, and preparing teaching tools. The learning process is carried out outside and inside the classroom. Evaluation is carried out with Plickers. The results of expert validation obtained an average score of 4.5 with the appropriate category. The results of the effectiveness test showed that the calculated F was 95.366 and the calculated sig was 0.000, so 0.000 <0.05, and the magnitude of the influence of the flipped classroom learning model on learning outcomes was 0.618 or 61.8%. Thus, Flipped Classroom learning management with the help of Plickers assessment is used effectively to improve student learning outcomes.

Wordwall Media with a Gameshow-Quiz Type to Increase Students' Interest in IPAS Learning at Elementary School

2024-05-20T07:47:04+00:00

Student behavior and attitudes during learning, namely still seen as passive, easily bored, less involved, and often ignore teacher explanations when receiving lesson materials. This is caused by materials that only utilize monotonous learning media, are less innovative, and only rely on reading books for learning. The latest learning media are needed in learning. This study aims to develop Wordwall media with a Gameshow-Quiz type to enhance the learning interest of fourth-grade students in elementary school, specifically focusing on the subject of IPAS. This study employs the Dick and Carey model of research and development methodology. The sample in this research was a purposive sampling from fourth-grade classes. Data collection in this study involves the use of student interest questionnaires focused on the IPAS subject. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that the development of learning media to enhance students' interest in IPAS achieves an average final score of 90%, indicating a mastery level among students. The feasibility of the learning media, evaluated by content experts and media specialists, confirms its validity and suitability for educational use.

The Viewpoints: Determination of Elementary School Teacher’s Preference and Criteria for Selecting Children’s Books

2023-01-29T05:58:10+00:00

The issue of reading literacy is a frequently discussed topic in the Indonesian education system. However, the main problem does not lie in the literacy activities themselves but rather in the reading materials provided for children. This research aims to analyze how elementary school teachers choose reading materials for their students. It utilizes a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection involves observation, interviews, and documentation in four different elementary schools. The primary sources of this research are the interviews and observations conducted with teachers of upper-grade classes (grades 4, 5, and 6). An interesting finding in this research is that elementary school teachers select children's literature based on literary elements and its relevance to the Indonesian language teaching materials. For a more comprehensive explanation, this aspect is further discussed in the article. In conclusion, elementary school teachers choose reading materials based on the intrinsic elements of the work, and there is no comprehensive assessment in the selection process.

Optimizing the Ability of Fifth Grade Elementary School Teachers in Preparing Character-Based LKPD Through in House Training

2023-12-24T23:24:55+00:00

Student Worksheets (LKPD) are one of the tools that can assist students in the learning process. LKPD must be prepared in accordance with the applicable curriculum. Therefore, the development of character-based LKPD is an important aspect that needs attention. This research aims to analyze the improvement of the ability to develop character-based LKPD through in-house training. The study employs the School Action Research (SAR) approach, adopting the Mc. Taggart model. The research is conducted in two cycles, each consisting of two meetings. Each cycle includes four stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection. The participants in the study are all fifth-grade teachers in the Dabim 2 Jatinom District, totaling 19 participants. Data are collected through observation methods and assessments of LKPD produced by the participants during the research process. The results of the research indicate that In-House Training effectively enhances teachers' ability to develop character-based LKPD. There is a significant improvement in all evaluation aspects, including material, language, presentation, and graphics. Overall, there is an increase in the average success rate from 60% in the first cycle to 84.21% in the second cycle. As a recommendation, this study suggests the continuation of In-House Training and the adoption of more in-depth character-based teaching methods for the professional development of teachers.

Interactive Learning Media Based on Augmented Reality to Improve Elementary School Grade V Students' Understanding of the Water Cycle Concept

2024-01-29T04:53:15+00:00

Students' understanding of the water cycle concept remains low due to the reliance on less creative, mostly conventional learning media. This study aims to develop interactive learning media based on Augmented Reality to improve students' understanding of the concept of the water cycle in science material for grade V of elementary school. This study uses the ADDIE development model. There are two types of data used in this study, namely qualitative data and quantitative data. Product effectiveness testing was conducted using a one-group pretest-posttest design with a sample of 15 students. This study used a questionnaire to assess the feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of Augmented Reality-based interactive learning media for enhancing elementary students' understanding of the water cycle. This study used 4 instruments: (1) validity test by material experts, (2) validity test by media experts, (3) practicality test by students, and (4) effectiveness test through observation sheets before and after using the media. The effectiveness test was carried out with a correlated t-test. The results of the study indicate that interactive learning media based on Augmented Reality for science material for grade V SD on the concept of the water cycle is declared valid, practical, and effective in improving students' understanding of the concept. Thus, the innovation of interactive learning media based on Augmented Reality is worthy of being used sustainably.

E-module of Pancasila Education Subject Based on Pancasila Student Profile for Students in Second Grade of Elementary School

2024-02-23T10:28:34+00:00

Lack of resources such as adequate textbooks, is a challenge for teachers in implementing innovative learning methods. This study aims to analyze the feasibility and determine the effectiveness of the Pancasila Education E-module based on the Pancasila Student Profile. This study is a development research with the Dick and Carey development model. This study involved 1 subject expert, 1 instructional design expert, 1 learning media expert, 3 students for individual trials, and 9 students for small group trials. Data collection methods used include multiple-choice objective tests and questionnaires. The data analysis techniques applied are quantitative and qualitative methods. The results of the study showed (1) the feasibility of the E-module media showed the results of the subject matter expert test of 98.33%, the language expert test of 96.66%, the learning media expert test of 96.66%, the instructional design expert test of 97.22%, the individual trial of 98.33%, and the small group trial of 98.61%. (2) The effectiveness of the Pancasila Education E-module media based on the t-test results obtained a significant value of 0.000 with a decision of ≤ 0.05, then H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. Thus, the results of this study indicate that the Pancasila Education E-module media is effective for use on grade II elementary school students.