scholarly journals UTILIZING STORYTELLING TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Rosalia Eka Wulandari ◽  
Sujoko Sujoko ◽  
Muh . Asrori

This research aims at: (1) identifying whether Storytelling can improve the students’ vocabulary mastery or not, and (2) describing the class situation when Storytelling is implemented in the English class. The research was carried out to the fourth grade students of Elementary School in the academic year of 2012/2013, within two cycles. The research data were collected by using techniques of observation including photographs and notes/field notes, interview, documents, and tests (pre-test and post-tests). The qualitative data which were assembled would be then analyzed through coding the data, comparing the data, building interpretations, and reporting the outcomes. Meanwhile, the quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive statistic. The result of the study shows that the use of Storytelling improves the students’ vocabulary mastery. It can be seen from the improvements of students’ mean scores in each tests. The students’ cooperation, motivation, and confidence were also increased.

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Hanifah Ayu Retnoningsih ◽  
Suparno Suparno ◽  
Ellisa Indriyani Putri Handayani

<p>This article is aimed to describe whether Total Physical Response can enhance the students’ vocabulary mastery and the students’ attention during the implementation of Total Physical Response. The Classroom Action Research is adopted as the research design. The data were collected by conducting observation, interview, test and making field notes. The qualitative data were analyzed by Miles and Huberman’s method namely data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Meanwhile, the quantitative data were analyzed by using non-independent t-test and simple statistical method. Based on the data collected from 32 students of one elementary school in Surakarta in the academic year of 2017/2018, the findings show that the implementation of Total Physical Response can enhance the students’ vocabulary mastery and there are active students in the classroom during the implementation of Total Physical Response.<strong></strong></p>


Author(s):  
Rizki Kurnianto ◽  
Siti Fatimah

<p><em>The purpose of this study is to describe the profile of students' cooperative skills in entrepreneurial learning. This research approach is a qualitative approach and type of descriptive research. The subjects of this study were the fourth grade students of Brecong State Elementary School 2 Academic Year 2019/2020. The object of this study is the ability of students to collaborate in learning entrepreneurship. Data analysis was performed using descriptive techniques and existing data in the form of qualitative data from the observation sheets and student questionnaires, which were then described. The results showed that overall the ability of students to collaborate in learning entrepreneurship with "good" criteria with a percentage of 82.75% using the group discussion method. This can be seen from observations that show that students are able to participate in groups, interact face-to-face with their groups, accept responsibility, conduct deliberations, and help each other group members.</em></p>


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Safira Almas Khaerani ◽  
Suhartono Suhartono ◽  
Rokhmaniyah Rokhmaniyah

<p><em>The aims of the study were: (1) to describe the application of Resource Based Learning (RBL) model, (2) to improve natural sciences learning outcomes to the theme of my dreams, and (3) to describe the obstacles and solutions to the application of Resource Based Learning (RBL) model. The research is Collaborative Classroom Action Research (CAR). It was conducted in three cycles. Each cycle consisted of planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. The types of data were quantitative data and qualitative data. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews and tests. The results of the study indicated that: (1) the steps of RBL model to improve natural sciences learning outcomes to the theme of my dreams involved: a) identifying learning topics, b) arranging how to find information, c) gathering information, d) applying information, e) synthesizing information, and f) doing evaluation; (2) the application of Resource Based Learning (RBL) model improved natural sciences learning outcomes to the theme of my dreams, (3) the constraints were the students had difficulty in asking questions and </em><em>expressing their opinions while the solution was the teacher motivated the students to dare in asking questions and expressing opinions. </em></p>


2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-104
Author(s):  
Nira Elpira ◽  
Anik Ghufron

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan media Powerpoint terhadap minat dan hasil belajar IPA siswa kelas IV SD Muhammadiyah Sagan. Jenis penelitian  ini quasi eksperiment dengan desain One-Group pretest-posttest  design. Populasi penelitian ini adalah semua siswa kelas IV SD Muhammadiyah Sagan pada semester pertama Tahun Ajaran 2013/2014. Variabel penelitian meliputi variabel bebas (penggunaan media Powerpoint) dan variabel terikat (minat dan hasil belajar). Sample penelitian adalah siswa kelas IVA SD Muhammadiyah Sagan Tahun Ajaran 2013-2014. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada semester I Tahun Ajaran 2013-2014. Pengumpulan data menggunakan tes dan non tes. Instrumen pengumpulan data adalah tes hasil belajar berbentuk pilihan ganda dan angket minat belajar. Data penelitian ini diambil dari data hasil tes dan non tes, dengan  membandingkan rata-rata sebelum dan sesudah pembelajaran. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media Powerpoint IPA terbukti berpengaruh terhadap minat dan hasil belajar.Kata kunci: media Powerpoint, minat belajar, hasil belajar_____________________________________________________________________ THE EFFECT OF POWERPOINT MEDIA USE ON STUDENTS’ LEARNING INTEREST AND OUTCOMES OF NATURAL SCIENCE LESSON OF THE FOURTH GRADE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Abstract This research aimed to investigate the effect of media Powerpoint use on the interest and outcome of learning natural science of the fourth grade students at elementry school. This research was  quasi-experimental using one-group pretest-posttest design. The populations comprised the fourth grade students of elementry school in the first semester of the academic year of 2013/2014. The research variables consisted of independent variable (the use of Powerpoint media) and dependent variables (students’ learning outcomes and interest). The research sample was IV A students of Muhammadiyah Sagan elementary school, in the academic year of 2013-2014.  The data were collected through testing and non-testing. The data collecting instruments were a multiple choice test of learning outcomes and a questionnaire of learning interest. The reseach data were taken from the results of testing and non-testing, by comparing the mean of pre and post learning. The research result shows that the use of Powerpoint media has effect on students’ outcomes and interest.Keywords: Powerpoint media, learning interest, learning outcomes.


Author(s):  
Soner Polat ◽  
Binasa Halçe

In this experimental study, the effect of the peace education program on empathy tendencies of fourth-grade students was examined. The research was designed in an experimental design. In the 2016-2017 academic year, all of the fourth grades (eight classes) of Şirinköy Elementary School in Gölcük province of Kocaeli were determined as the experimental group, and all of the fourth grades (seven classes) of Barbaros Elementary School were determined as the control group. The sample of the study included 275 fourth grade students. One hundred thirty-nine of these students are in the experimental group where the program is applied, and 136 students are in the control group where the program is not implemented. The peace education program was implemented for a period of 14 weeks, one lesson per week. SPSS 21.0 program was used to analyze the quantitative data. The analysis of the data was based on .05 significance level. When the findings obtained in the study are examined, it is seen that peace education is an effective program in increasing the empathy tendencies of fourth-grade students.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumayyah Sumayyah ◽  
Wahyudi Wahyudi ◽  
Ratna Hidayah

<em>The purposes of the study were: (1) to describe the steps of scientific approach with concrete materials in improving mathematics learning outcomes about plane figures, (2) to improve mathematics learning outcomes about plane figures with scientific approaches and concrete materials, (3) to describe obstacles and solutions for implementing scientific approaches with concrete media in improving mathematics learning outcomes about plane figures. The study was classroom action research conducted in three cycles and six meetings. The subjects were teacher and 31 students of fourth grade at SDN Mengkowo. Types of data were qualitative data and quantitative data. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews, and tests. Data validity used triangulation of techniques and triangulation of sources. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis included data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results indicated that: (1) the steps of scientific approach with concrete materials involved: (a) observing concrete materials, (b) asking questions based on materials, (c) gathering information from the media, (d) experimenting, and (e) communicating; (2) the implementation of scientific approach with concrete materials improved mathematics learning outcomes about plane figures to fourth grade students of SDN Mengkowo in academic year of 2019/2020; (3) the obstacle was some students found difficulties to understand the worksheet while the solution was the teacher asked students to pay attention to the teacher after receiving the worksheet.</em>


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prawoto .

The demonstration method is a way of presenting lessons by demonstrating a process. This can be done both in actual form and in imitation form. Through demonstration, learning outcomes are achieved by students by involving all their potential after conducting learning activities. Achievement of learning outcomes can be measured by assessment of learning outcomes tests. The purpose of this study was to determine the increase in students’ mastery of basic soccer movement and to determine the effect of learning motivation on soccer basic movement of fourth-grade students at Public Elementary School 2 of Kalianget in Banyuglugur district, Situbondo regency after using the demonstration method. This research uses action research in two cycles. Each cycle consists of four stages: design, activity and observation, reflection, and revision. The subjects of this study were The fourth grade Public Elementary School 2 of Kalianget, Banyuglugur district, Situbondo regency. Analysis results show that student learning outcomes have increased. The students achieved 70.83% with an average value of 71.87 in the first cycle, while in the second cycle 87.5% completeness with an average value of 77.5 was evident. The conclusion of this research is the demonstration method can improve the learning outcomes of mastery of basic soccer movement of students at The fourth grade Public Elementary School 2 of Kalianget  Banyuglugur district Situbondo regency Semester I in 2018/2019 Academic Year.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Nurhaswinda Nurhaswinda

The background this research is the low learning activity of students, especially in questioning skills in the learning process. This study aims to determine whether there is an increase in the learning activities of students after applying the question student have method. This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR). The sample of this research was the fourth grade students of the 2018/2019 academic year with 20 students. This research was completed in 2 cycles consisting of four stages, namely planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The data collection instruments used were observation and documentation. The results showed that using the question student have method can improve the learning activities of students in mathematics in fourth grade of Elementary School Pahlawan. The activity level of students before the question student have method was applied was 54.28% in the low category. After applying the question student have method in Cycle I, there was an increase of 61.07% in the middle category, and in Cycle II there was an increase of 80.72% in the high category. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the application of the question student have method can improve the learning activities of students in mathematics.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Dwi Wahyu Arukah ◽  
Irfai Fathurohman ◽  
Moh. Syaffruddin Kuryanto

This study aims to improve the learning outcomes of grade IV students of SDN 2 Karangbener on the theme of my goals using the Think Pair Share (TPS) model. This type of research is a class action research consisting of four stages, namely planning, implementation, and reflection which is carried out for 2 cycle consists of 2 meetings. The subjects of this study were the fourth grade students of SDN 2 Karangbener with a total of 14 students. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, tests, and documentation. Analysis of the data used is quantitative data and qualitative data. The results showed an increase in learning outcomes in the realm of knowledge. In cycle I the knowledge domain of grade IV SDN 2 Karangbener students obtained a percentage of completeness of 64.2% with the statement of students who received a total score of 9 students and those who did not complete as many as 5 students. And to be 85.7% in the second cycle with the statement of students complete marks and 2 students who did not complete. Based on the result of the class action research conducted it can be concluded that the application of the Think Pair Share (TPS) model can improve the learning outcomes of grade IV students of SDN 2 Karangbener on the theme of My Goals Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajr siswa kelas IV SDN 2 Karangbener pada tema Cita-citaku dengan menggunakan model Think Pair Share (TPS). Jenis penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang terdiri dari empat tahap yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan, dan refleksi yang dilaksanakan selama 2 siklus. Setiap siklusnya terdiri dari 2 pertemuan. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IV SDN 2 Karangbener yang berjumlah 14 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi, tes, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang digunakan yakni data kuantitatif dan data kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan hasil belajar pada ranah pengetahuan. Pada siklus I ranah pengetahuan siswa kelas IV SDN 2 Karangbener memperoleh persentase ketuntasan sebesar 64,2% dengan keterangan siswa yang mendapat nilai tuntas sebanyak 9 siswa dan yang tidak tuntas sebanyak 5 siswa. Dan menjadi 85,7% pada siklus II dengan keterangan siswa yang mendapat nilai tuntas sebanyak 12 siswa dan yang tidak tuntas sebanyak 2 siswa. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model Think Pair Share (TPS) dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas IV SDN 2 Karangbener pada tema Cita-citaku.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moh. Farizqo Irvan ◽  
Ali Mustadi

This research aims to find out the effectiveness of local wisdom-based story calendar media in improving students’ patriotism character. The type of the research is pseudo- experimental, by using nonequivalent control group design. The population of the study is the fourth-grade students of elementary school in Ngaliyan District, Semarang, in the even semester, academic year 2019/2020. The subjects were determined by implementing cluster random sampling. The influence of the media on students’ patriotism was measured using n-gain and independent t-tests. The results showed that the n-gain of students’ patriotism in the experimental class I and experimental class II were higher than the control class, such as: 0.37, 0.39, and 0.07 with moderate category for experimental class and low category for control class. Independent t-test results also showed that the value (p) were 0.025 and 0.044 ≤ 0.05, so there are significant differences of student’s patriotism character between experimental dan control class. So, it can conclude that the local wisdom-based story calendar media is effective for improving students’ patriotism character in the fourth grade of elementary school.


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