Improving Civic Education Learning Achievement Using Cooperative Learning Method with STAD Model in Elementary School
The purpose of this study was to analyze the increase in PKN learning achievement using cooperative learning method with STAD (Student Team Achievement Division) model in IVth grade students at SDN 33 Sungai Raya. The research method used in this study was descriptive. The subjects of this study were teachers as researchers in IVth and IVth grade students at SDN 33 Sungai Raya were 38 students consisted of 18 women and 20 men. The research procedure of the implementation of civic education learning using cooperative learning method with STAD model consisted of four stages, namely: a) planning, b) implementation, c) reflection, and d) evaluation. Data collection techniques used were direct observation techniques, with data collection tools in the form of observation sheets. The results showed an increase in the quality of civic education learning. The cooperative learning method with STAD model had a positive impact on improving student achievement, which was marked by an increase in students' learning completeness in each cycle, namely cycle I (68.42%) and cycle II (81.58%). The cooperative learning method with STAD model can also make students feel themselves getting attention and opportunities to express opinions, ideas, ideas, and questions. Students can work independently or in groups and can account for individual and group tasks and have a positive influence, which can increase student learning motivation.