Jurnal Ilmiah Sekolah Dasar

Learning Revolution with Student Worksheets Based on Bondowoso Local Wisdom for Fourth Grade of Elementary School

2024-03-27T02:53:20+00:00

Local wisdom is essential to introduce to students, but only a few schools can introduce local wisdom from the local area and integrate it into learning material. The teaching materials used by teachers also do not contain material based on local wisdom. This impacts students who need to learn the local wisdom of the area where they live, and their learning outcomes decrease. This research aims to test the validity, effectiveness, and practicality of Bondowoso's local wisdom-based LKPD to improve student learning outcomes. This type of research is development research. The model used to develop products is the Borg and Gall model. The subjects of this research were class IV students. Data collection methods use observation techniques, interviews, questionnaires and learning outcomes tests. Data analysis techniques use product validation, t-test, relative effectiveness test, student response, and practicality test. The validation results carried out by 4 validators achieved a score of 94.75 in the very feasible category. The relative effectiveness test result was 43.43% with the medium effectiveness category. The results of calculating student responses scored 97.67 in the very effective category. The practicality test by the observers received a score of 94.25 in the convenient category. It was concluded that the LKPD based on Bondowoso local wisdom was valid, effective and practical for use in learning.

Recruitment of Honorary Teachers in Public Elementary Schools

2024-03-27T02:53:14+00:00

The teacher is one of the factors that determine the success of education. Honorary teachers are a reality in Indonesia's education sector, including in public elementary schools. This research explores the meaning related to the recruitment of honorary teachers in public elementary schools. The research adopts a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method. The data in this study are transcripts of in-depth interviews with informants. Fourteen informants in this study comprised twelve honorary elementary school teachers and two school principals. There are three stages of data analysis data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. This research found that public elementary school s employ honorary teachers to address teacher shortages. Each honorary teacher has their own reasons for registering as an honorary teacher, such as job opportunities, bringing happiness to their parents, and a sense of dedication. Public elementary schools can recruit honorary teachers even if they do not have a PGSD degree. The implications of this research are related to meeting the needs of teachers in public elementary schools, increasing the welfare of honorary teachers, and teacher recruitment that takes into account the suitability of educational qualifications.

The Impact of Differentiated Learning in the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum on Elementary School Literacy as the Object of the Kampus Mengajar Program

2024-03-27T02:53:07+00:00

The Merdeka Belajar curriculum emphasizes students' freedom to determine the course of learning according to their interests, needs and potential. However, it must be acknowledged that each student has a different understanding and ability in studying Islam. This research aims to analyze differentiated learning in elementary schools with the Teaching Campus program. This type of research is a quasi-experiment with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The research subjects were 19 elementary schools. The instrument used is an essay test consisting of 15 items. Data analysis used an independent T-test assisted by IBM SPSS 25. The results of the research showed that there were differences in literacy outcomes using differentiated learning. The differentiated learning model in the Merdeka Belajar curriculum can increase literacy. Elementary schools that follow this learning model show significant improvements in literacy understanding, active participation in learning, and high learning motivation. The differentiated learning model effectively increases literacy in Elementary Schools with the Teaching Campus Program. This model can provide each student with a more relevant, exciting and practical learning experience by accommodating individual differences.

Optimizing Collaboration Skills in the 21st Century: Recent Innovations in Project Model Differentiated Learning

2024-03-27T02:53:17+00:00

Collaboration skills are important. Therefore, group learning needs to be held for hands-on experience that results in understanding and effective learning methods. This study aims to analyze the effect of project model differentiated learning on students' collaboration skills in grade V elementary school in science subjects. This type of research is a quasi-experiment with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sampling technique used was the saturated sampling technique with 26 students. The research instruments used in the form of learning style questionnaires, observation sheets of the learning process in the classroom, and observation sheets to measure student collaboration skills consist of initial and final observation sheets. Data analysis used in this research is descriptive analysis technique and inferential analysis technique with Paired Sample t Test. Before the hypothesis test, the prerequisite test includes the normality test and homogeneity test. The average collaboration skills of grade V students before being given treatment using the differentiated learning project model were none in the Very High category, 9.99% in the High category, 70.76% in the Medium category, and 19.76% in the Low category. After being given treatment using a differentiated learning project model, there were 9.23% in the Very High category, 59.23% in the High category, 31.54% in the Moderate category, and none in the Low category. Furthermore, data processing is carried out with t-value ≥ critical t-value (39.034 > 2.05954), which indicates that there is a positive effect of the differentiated learning project model on student collaboration skills in grade V elementary school.

The Effectiveness of Virtual Tour Museums on Student Engagement in Social Studies Learning in Elementary Schools

2024-03-27T02:53:11+00:00

During the era of digital transformation, the integration of technology into the field of education through teaching methods has become a necessity. This study aims to measure the effectiveness of museum virtual tour media on increasing student involvement in social studies learning in elementary schools. Research design uses quasi-experiment with pre-test and post-test control-group design. The research sample consisted of 64 students in the fifth grade. The dimensions and indicators used in the questionnaire are sourced from The Student Engagement in School Questionnaire (SESQ). The data used in this research comes from questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The N-gain Score test was chosen to analyse the data, comparing the average scores between the experimental and control groups. The findings show that there is a disparity in the average engagement results between students who use virtual museum tour media and students who use traditional textbooks. The experimental class obtained an n-gain score of 0.683 which indicated an increase in student involvement in the high category, while the control class obtained an n-gain score of 0.193 which indicated an increase in student involvement in the low category. Thus, the use of virtual museum tour media is proven to be able to make a significant contribution in increasing student involvement, encouraging cultural appreciation, and strengthening students' sense of nationalism in elementary schools.

The Impact of Augmented Reality in English Learning in Elementary Schools

2023-08-19T04:45:17+00:00

The role of language as the most important means of effective communication is universally recognized. In the context of education, students are expected to recognize the potential for acquiring English with the help of the media. Media is a tool for learning English. The use of media in learning English is minimal. The aim is to find out the results of applying augmented reality as a medium for learning English in elementary schools. The method in this research is mixed methods namely survey, observation, and documentation. The subjects of this study were a teacher and elementary school students in English subject. Data collection techniques, nonverbal in the form of pictures, assisted by recording techniques, with the listening method. Data collection instruments used questionnaires and interview sheets. Multimodal analysis techniques and interview results were collected, reduced, and concluded. The results of the study show that teachers can use learning media based on augmented reality in learning English well. There is an increase in student learning outcomes in English subjects after using augmented reality-based learning media. So, can be concluded that the increased satisfaction levels among educators and students, reflecting a more interesting and satisfying learning environment.

Examining the Mind Mapping Model in Mathematics Learning for Elementary School Students: Self-Efficacy and Motivation

2023-09-07T06:42:40+00:00

The challenges of student learning in the 4.0 era must be balanced with mastery of 21st century skills. Mastery of skills must be balanced with students' mental maturity. The mental maturity of student learning can be developed by applying an effective learning model. The mind mapping learning model has various advantages for shaping the maturity of students' thinking patterns. This research was conducted with the aim of examining the application of the mind mapping model for self-efficacy and student motivation. The research subjects were 10 grade IV elementary school students. This research method is a quasi-experimental study that compares pretest and posttest values. The data collection techniques used were observation and interview techniques, which were converted into a value of 1–100. Data analysis was carried out, both quantitatively and qualitatively. The results of the study showed that there was an increase in pretest self-efficacy to posttest 1 of 12.4 points, and an increase in posttest 1 to posttest 2 of 9.4 points. The results of observing student motivation at the pretest to posttest stage were 10.8 points, and a significant increase from the results of posttest 1 to posttest 2 was 23.6 points. The research findings are that the mind mapping model increases student self-efficacy, increases student motivation, and has significant advantages for elementary school students. An interesting finding is that students' mentality can be more stable with the application of mind mapping, with indications of independence, initiative, courage, and a change in perception of mathematics.

Success in Initial Writing Learning in the Post-Covid-19 Pandemic: the Role of Teachers and Parents

2023-06-24T06:50:14+00:00

Initial writing skills in elementary schools provide opportunities for students to build a solid foundation in writing. However, many students in elementary schools’ experience difficulties in developing initial writing skills, such as recognizing letters, forming words, and constructing coherent sentences. Lack of training and effective teaching leads to low student interest and motivation to learn to write. This study aims to analyze the role of teachers and parents in the success of teaching initial writing for second grade of elementary school students after doing online learning activities due to the covid-19 outbreak. This research was studied using a qualitative research method with a case study design. This research is based on primary data, namely second grade students and teachers, secondary data are field teachers who teach in second grade and vice principals of curriculum areas. Data collection technique used is interview (in-depth interview), observation and documentation. The data analysis technique used is Milles and Huberman which consists of data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. Data credibility was also tested by means of triangulation of data sources. The research findings reveal that the first thing that needs to be understood in preparation for initial writing is students' motor readiness by continuing to practice writing pens, such as making straight lines, curves, etc. Teacher and parent assistance is optimized through WhatsApp Group by sharing educational videos about learning to write early. Appropriate teaching also gets good results with the ability of second grade of elementary school students to write meaningful and legible letters.

Teacher Strategies in the Potential Optimization of Children with Special Needs in Elementary School

2023-07-28T03:35:40+00:00

The implementation of inclusive education in Indonesia is facing various challenges, including issues with access to education, discriminatory treatment, and a lack of competent resources to implement inclusive education. Strategies employed by teachers to optimize the potential of children with special needs in elementary school were discussed. Therefore, this research aimed to ascertain information regarding teachers' strategies in optimizing the potential of inclusive students, despite the constraints posed by competent teachers, curriculum adaptability, and the quality and competency of teachers without special education background. Furthermore, this research used qualitative methods and a case study approach. Data collection was carried out by observing and interviewing school principals, class teachers, subject teachers, and students with special needs in elementary schools in Bengkalis Regency, Riau. The research concluded that strategies used by teachers in adapting to these limitations are crucial in providing optimal services to inclusive students. In some aspects, teachers' knowledge of well-established methods such as IEP and TEACCH cannot be fully implemented in school. However, every step and process was carried out with an method adjusted to the capabilities of school. These steps included assessment processes, communication with parents, development of educational goals, learning methods and procedures, learning materials, timeframes, achievement targets, and evaluation. Additionally, the availability of special support teachers was an essential requirement to effectively manage the inclusive education program.

Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills and Spirit of Mutual Cooperation in Mathematics Learning through Teaching at the Right Level Approach

2023-09-21T16:54:54+00:00

The importance of learning mathematics is inversely proportional to the fact that using conventional learning methods causes low problem-solving abilities and the spirit of cooperation among students. Another problem encountered was that students still needed help solving problems related to flat figures, and only a few students had a spirit of cooperation during group work. This research aims to identify and analyze the impact of implementing the TaRL approach in improving students' problem-solving skills, the spirit of cooperation, and social interaction in mathematics learning. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. This research was conducted on 27 fourth-grade elementary school students. Data collection techniques in this research used research instruments in the form of interviews, observation, questionnaires, and documentation. This data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman (1994) method. The research results show a significant increase in mathematics learning. Applying the TaRL approach has resulted in a significant increase in first and second-cycle scores, especially at the intermediate knowledge level, which increased from 68.57% to 72.33%, and at the high level, which increased from 73.00% to 76.00%. In addition, there was a significant increase in the students' spirit of cooperation, with the "very good" category increasing from 7.41% to 22.22%. It shows that the TaRL approach positively impacts learning outcomes and a collaborative spirit in the classroom. The TaRL approach effectively strengthened students' problem-solving skills and cooperation spirit.

Perceptions of Elementary School Teacher Education Students on the Use of Wordwall Interactive Media as a Quiz

2023-08-19T04:27:44+00:00

The use of interactive media in learning activities provides new innovations in the world of education. This study aims to analyze the perceptions of PGSD students on the use of Wordwall interactive media as quizzes in elementary school social studies education courses. This research is a quantitative type with 50 PGSD (Elementary School Teacher Education). The research method used in this research is the survey method. Data was collected using a 1-5 Likert scale questionnaire. Questionnaires were distributed to students via the Google form. The data obtained from the study were then analyzed using a Likert scale and the results were converted into a student perception classification table. The results of the analysis of the questionnaire distributed to PGSD students showed that the perceptions of PGSD students regarding the use of Wordwall interactive media as quizzes in elementary school social studies education courses were in the "agree" category. So that future learning can take advantage of Wordwall interactive media. Based on the results of the questionnaire distributed to students, the conclusion that can be drawn is that the use of interactive teaching media such as Wordwall as quizzes can increase students' motivation, learning outcomes, enthusiasm and learning achievements. Because the use of Wordwall interactive media has an attractive appearance, is easy to use and at the end of the quiz work a value rating will appear automatically. So that it can stimulate students to compete to get the maximum value.

Emibaru: Interactive E-Modules Based on Problem Solving Ability for Fifth Grade Students in Elementary School

2023-04-26T04:09:47+00:00

Creating meaningful learning is crucial to accommodate students’ problems solving ability development. This research is motivated by the low problem-solving ability of elementary school students in solving mathematical word problems, hence the need for teachers to make an effort in developing teaching materials for students to improve their mathematical problem-solving abilities. This study aims to develop a spatial interactive e-module (Emibaru) and evaluate the problem-solving abilities of 5th-grade students in using the interactive e-module. The quantitative approach and quasi-experimental method with a pretest-post-test control group design were applied in this research. The sampling technique was simple random sampling with 12 students from the experimental group and nine from the control group. Data collection techniques are interviews, observations, and tests. The instruments used were interview sheets, observation sheets, and essay tests. The data analysis technique used the T-test assisted by the SPSS 23 application. The results based on the T-test analysis showed t 2.237 and the value of Sig. (2-tailed) is 0.037 at df 19 < 0.05. It was stated that the spatial interactive e-module (Emibaru) influenced problem-solving mathematical competence in geometric materials (cubes and blocks).

Project Based Learning Model on Elementary School Students' Science Process Skills and Creative Thinking Skills

2023-08-19T03:19:25+00:00

Learning that is less innovative through a learning style that is still monotonous by the teacher and learning that only focuses on the cognitive domain will have an impact on learning outcomes, especially science process skills and creative thinking skills. Students become less active in understanding the series of learning activities carried out. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of the project based learning model on elementary school students' science process skills and creative thinking skills. The research method applied in this study is experimental research using a quasi-experimental type. The sample in this research was 40 students that were divided into two groups. The treatment for the experiment class implements the project based learning model, and the control class uses problem based learning model. The data collection method employed observation, questionnaire, and test techniques. The data analysis technique utilized descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Research results indicated significant differences in the learning outcomes of the test. The independent sample t-test showed Sig. 2-tailed by 0.016, which means smaller than 0.05 (0.016<0.05). This result shows a significant difference in learning outcomes in which the experiment class is superior to the control class. Later on, the effect of project based learning model on students' science process skills brings significant improvement by 63.7%, and creative thinking skills improves by 9.2 %. The study concludes that the project based learning model is proven effective in improving students' science process skills and creative thinking skills.

The Relationship Between Self Efficacy, Learning Styles to the Learning Activeness of Prospective Teachers

2023-08-19T01:58:56+00:00

Active learning is a basic element that must be fulfilled to support the success of the learning process. However, student learning activeness has not emerged and the level of student self-efficacy is low and learning styles are varied. This study aims to analyze the relationship between self-efficacy and learning styles on student learning activeness. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with a survey approach. The subjects in this study were social studies students in grades 4A and 4B, totaling 105 students. The data collection technique used is a questionnaire. While the data analysis technique uses the reliability test for normality test, T test, F test and hypothesis test. The results showed that there was a positive relationship between variables seen from the output on the T test and F test with a significance value of (2-tailed) 0.00 <0.05, so it can be concluded that there is a positive relationship between self-efficacy and learning style in student learning activity. Therefore, it is recommended that lecturers or teachers pay attention to each characteristic of each student, not only focusing on the material, but also on the active learning of each student, so that students can actively participate in learning and build enthusiasm and confidence in learning. In addition, it is necessary to have a learning support room that supports the learning style of each student, especially when studying in class.

Digital Storytelling Animation Media with Minimum Competency Assessment to Enhancing Students Folktales Reading Comprehension

2023-08-16T06:29:48+00:00

This research is motivated by observational data indicating the low learning outcomes of second-grade students in the competency of reading to folktales, which is attributed to the limited use of media in teaching. Therefore, this research aims to developed an instructional tool: digital animation storytelling media with Minimum Competency Assessment (MCA). The research method employed in this study was Research and Development (R&D), utilizing the ADDIE model. This study involved a class teacher and 26 learners in grade II of an Elementary School. The primary objective of this research was to analyze the feasibility and effectiveness of the digital animation storytelling media with MCA for the second-grade class in enhancing the competency of reading to folktales. Data were collected using a questionnaire to assess media feasibility and pretest-posttest questionnaires to measure the media's effectiveness. The results of the media feasibility assessment, based on the questionnaire, obtained a percentage of 90%, indicating "Very Feasible" according to content experts, while media experts rated it at 84%, indicating "Eligible." Regarding the effectiveness of the media, as assessed through pretest-posttest questionnaires, the N-Gain test revealed an average improvement of 0.48 on a small scale with an average difference of 22.5. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the digital animation storytelling media with MCA for the second-grade class is not only suitable for instructional use but also effectively enhances students' learning outcomes in the competency of reading to folktales.

E-book Based on Project Based Learning Assisted by Kvisoft Flipbook Maker Blended Learning in Elementary Schools

2023-09-29T02:54:42+00:00

Blended learning is one innovation that can improve access to learning for large groups of students and their beliefs about how effective the learning environment is. Blended Learning combined with the book will make learning more interesting for students. This research aims to produce valid, practical, and effective using the R&D method and ADDIE models. The validation test was carried out in three stages, the first validation test by expert lecturers and practitioners obtained an average score of 92.75 in the very valid category. Second, in the validation stage, FGD participants obtained an average score of 90 with a very valid category. Third, the small group test validation stage obtained an average value of 89 with a very valid category. The practicality test was carried out in two stages. First, the practicality test of the teacher response questionnaire obtained an average score of 91 in the very practical category. Second, the practicality test of the student response questionnaire obtained an average score of 81 in the very practical category. The effectiveness test was carried out in two stages. First, testing the effectiveness of student activities obtained an average score of 84 in the very active category. The two effectiveness tests of student learning outcomes obtained an average score of 90 in the very effective category. From the researchers' findings, it can be concluded that e-book-based Project Based Learning help Kvisoft Flipbook Maker Blended Learning in elementary schools is very valid, practical, and effective for use in learning in elementary schools.

Eco-Enzyme Project-Based Learning in the Elementary School: Improving SDGs 12.5 Waste Management Knowledge

2023-07-01T08:59:34+00:00

Improving school waste management knowledge is one way to make schools cleaner and more comfortable. Based on the analysis, there is still much garbage scattered in the elementary school environment, even though there is material about the rights and obligations towards the environment contained in the learning material in the classroom. Based on the analysis, less varied learning models are used during learning to improve waste management knowledge on the material of rights and obligations towards the environment. This study aims to analyze the Eco-enzyme project-based learning (PjBL) learning model's role in improving waste management knowledge of SDGs 12.5. The research design applied is a true experiment using the fifth grade, consisting of two classes, namely, class 5A, which acts as an experimental class, and class 5B, which acts as a control class. The data collection techniques applied were interviews, tests, and documentation. The data analysis techniques used were paired t-test and determination coefficient test. The results showed that the Eco-enzyme project-based learning (PjBL) model played a role in increasing knowledge of waste management SDGs 12.5 based on the results of the paired t-test and the coefficient of determination, a significant increase in the post-test results of waste management knowledge SDGs 12.5 in the experimental class of 81.6%. The project-based learning (PjBL) eco-enzyme learning model increases knowledge of waste management SDGs 12.5.