El Midad: Jurnal Jurusan PGMI

TEACHERS' PEDAGOGIC COMPETENCE IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING ABILITIES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Muammar Muammar — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research is motivated by the demands of the world of education to develop student's critical thinking skills early on. This study aims to describe the contribution of teachers' pedagogical competence in developing students' critical thinking skills in elementary schools. This type of research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The research setting is at SDIT Anak Sholeh Mataram. The data collection procedure uses observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis uses data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. Data validity checking with triangulation techniques and sources. The results of the study indicate that the contribution of teachers' pedagogical competence in developing students' critical thinking skills at SDIT Anak Sholeh Mataram is carried out through various active participatory learning activities, such as (a) knowing in detail problems; (b) being able to identify problems; (c) being able to distinguish relevant and irrelevant ideas; (d) being able to distinguish facts from non-facts; (e) being able to distinguish between constructive and non-constructive criticism; (f) identifying attributes of humans, places, and objects; (g) being able to see a way out of the problem; (h) being able to connect one problem to another; (i) being able to make predictions from the information presented; (k) able to distinguish between wrong and correct conclusions; and (l) able to conclude.

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Nela Rofisian, DKK — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

ABSTRACT

This research aims to determine the improvement in learning outcomes of grade 4 students at SD 2 Prambanan through the project based learning model. The type of research is classroom action research using the Kemmis & Mc Taggart model, each cycle consists of four stages, namely planning, implementing actions, observing and reflecting. The research subjects were 20 students in grade 4 of SD 2 Prambanan. Data collection techniques use learning observations, learning results tests, and documentation. The data analysis technique is descriptive analysis with percentages. In cycle 1, student learning outcomes reached a completion percentage of 65% with an average score of 74.75. Cycle 2 student learning outcomes reached a completion percentage of 80% with an average score of 80.75.

Keyword: Project Based Learning, Learning Outcomes

PARENTAL DIVORCE'S EFFECTS ON STUDENT CHARACTER AT ISLAMIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ilma Nabila, Nur Khosiah, Yulina Fadilah — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines parental divorce's impact on elementary school children at MI Hidayatul Islam Clarak. The research employs a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection techniques used in this study include interviews and observations. The subjects of this research are 10 students from MI Hidayatul Islam Clarak, one teacher, and two student guardians. The student subjects were selected from families who have experienced divorce. The age range of the research subjects is between 7 and 12 years old, corresponding to elementary school age. The results indicate that following a divorce, most children tend to live with their mothers, while only a few live with their fathers. Additionally, it is not uncommon for children after a divorce to be taken in by one of their grandmothers and enrolled in an elementary school, such as MI Hidayatul Islam, where the research was conducted. Research findings indicate that the impact of parental divorce on students' character can be observed primarily in psychological dimensions. Emotionally, children often experience feelings of loss, confusion, and even anxiety due to changes in family support, especially when they live only with their mother or other relatives, such as a grandmother. This limited parental presence may lead to a perceived lack of attention or support from their father, affecting their emotional stability. Psychologically, children may face identity crises and become more vulnerable to issues like prolonged insecurity or depression, which can have long-term effects on their character development and behavior.

TEACHER CREATIVITY IN UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY AS A LEARNING MEDIA IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Ridwan, Murzal, Hurul In — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study seeks to (1) describe MI Qubbatul Islam Cakranegara instructors' inventiveness in using audio-visual technology to teach the Qur'an and Hadith. (2) Assess MI Qubbatul Islam Cakranegara teachers' capacity to use audio-visual technology to teach the Qur'an and Hadith. Researchers employ qualitative methods—observation, interviews, and documentation of acquired data. Data analysis employed the Hamberman approach, which involves data reduction, display, conclusion, and verification. Data validity triangulates. Study results: (1) MI Qubbatul Islam Cakranegara provides many learning media that teachers can use. MI Qubbatul Islam Cakranegara has projectors, smart boards, laptops, PCs, wireless microphones, amplifiers, and funnel speakers. Audio-visual media at MI Qubbatul Islam Cakranegara increases learning quality and makes it more engaging. (2) Al-Qur'an Hadith teachers at MI Qubbatul Islam Cakranegara use audio-visual tools to enhance learning. Learning videos, audio murals, interactive presentations, and Islamic film documents are used in audio-visual media. Al-Qur'an Hadith teachers use audio-visual media to make learning more exciting and interactive and help students understand the material better and optimally. However, facilities are limited, so if the media is for one teacher, other teachers will clash with other classes. This medium has been shown to improve student comprehension and enthusiasm

ENHANCING READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH THE CIRC METHOD IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Refita Tiara Putri, Robiatul Munajah — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Reading comprehension is a process of reading by students to recognize, understand, and at the same time retain the information contained in the reading content. Learning methods (Cooperative et al.) CIRC is a learning method that is specifically applied to learning to read and write in schools. This method encourages students to take an active role so that learning to read becomes more interesting, dynamic and enjoyable. The test data results obtained after carrying out each cycle have increased in cycle I by 70.20% and cycle II by 82.70%, which shows that in cycle II. Using the CIRC learning method can improve reading comprehension skills in class IV. The average score for each cycle shows an increase in reading.

ANALYSIS OF TEACHER-PARENT INTERACTION FOR IMPROVING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AT MIFTAHUL ULUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Abd. Rohman, Faisal Faliyandra — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to analyze the interaction strategies between teachers and parents in efforts to improve student achievement at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Miftahul Ulum. In this research, a qualitative approach was used to deeply explore the social interactions between teachers and parents in supporting student success. Data collection techniques included interviews and observations, allowing researchers to gather direct insights from participants about their perceptions and experiences regarding this educational collaboration. The findings identified three main interaction strategies implemented by teachers: the parent-teacher association as a regular communication forum, home visits to understand students’ home environments, and a student achievement space as a medium for recognition and motivation for high-performing students. The implementation of these three strategies demonstrated a significant increase in parental involvement, contributing positively to both the academic and character development of students. This study reveals that the interactions fostered between teachers and parents can create a supportive learning environment, thereby enhancing students’ achievements holistically

THE IMPACT OF THE RECITATION TEACHING METHOD ON STUDENT MOTIVATION IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Haifaturrahmah Haifaturrahmah, Wahyu Malajusammar, Nursina Sari — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The effect of the recitation learning method on student's motivation to learn. This study aimed to ascertain the importance of the recitation learning method's impact on the motivation of fourth-grade students at SDN 15 Mataram. The research methodology employed in this study is a quasi-experimental design, namely a non-equivalent control group design. The investigation was conducted in class IV SDN 15 Mataram, with IV A as the experimental class and IV B as the control class. The study employed a saturation sampling strategy, where 40 students were sampled from the population. Specifically, the experimental class consisted of 20 students, whereas the control class had 20 students. Data collection techniques in this study are observation, questionnaire, and documentation. Based on the results of the data analysis, it can be concluded that the results of the t-test conducted t-count are greater than those of the t-table (10.351> 2.024). Ha is accepted, and Ho is rejected, and seen from the sig value (Two-Sided p) <0.05 = (0.01 <0.05), then Ha is accepted. Ho is rejected, so as the basic rules for decision making in the independent sample T-test test can be concluded that there is an effect of the recitation learning method to increase the learning motivation of fourth-grade students of SDN 15 Mataram in the 2023/2024 school year.

ANALYSIS OF ARITHMETIC DIFFICULTIES AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to identify the learning difficulties of grade VI students in arithmetic at MIS YPII Tanjung Pura and analyze the factors influencing these difficulties. A quantitative method with a descriptive approach was employed for data collection through questionnaires and analysis of student scores. The questionnaire consisted of 20 statements with "Yes" or "No," focusing on aspects such as motivation, conceptual understanding, and support from the learning environment. Additionally, student score data were analyzed to identify patterns of learning difficulties. The results showed that 54.7% of students had difficulty understanding basic arithmetic operations, particularly in multiplication and division. Furthermore, 66.7% of students felt insecure when faced with math problems, and 77.8% expressed needing additional guidance outside of school. Internal factors, such as low motivation and anxiety about math, and external factors, including monotonous teaching methods and minimal parental support, negatively impacted learning outcomes. Data indicated that 50% of students scored below the passing standard. This study recommends using interactive learning strategies, utilizing visual media, and enhancing collaboration between teachers and parents to better support students in their learning processes