DISCRETE AND INTEGRATED APPROACH AND THE IMPLICATIONS ON LANGUAGE TEACHING LEARNING MANAGEMENT

This paper describes discrete and integrated approach and the implication on language teaching learning management. Discrete approach emphasizes on the teaching and learning a language discretely, whereas integrated approach emphasizes on the whole language, namely speaking, writing, listening, reading, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. In fact, both are interrelated since discrete learning is the basis for integrated learning. Both should be implemented in the teaching learning process in the classroom so that students are able to use the language well. Therefore, the curriculum or the syllabus, teaching materials, teachers’ qualification, and classroom management should be prepared well

Teachers’ Beliefs in Developing English Materials for Vocational Schools

This report is part of a larger study concerning teachers’ belief towards materials development and their effectiveness in professional development (PD) in Indonesia. This case study attempted to explore how the Indonesian teachers’ beliefs towards materials development for vocational school students in Indonesia. Seven out of thirteen English teachers of vocational schools in Indonesia are involved in this project and were interviewed and observed. They are developing materials for vocational schools. Findings show that teachers believed that they had some considerations to check what has contained the textbook's development. Their beliefs were influenced by some factors such as experience, needs, situation, students’ interest, students’ ability, workshop, and references. Also, the teachers' deficient time and different views were two major problems faced by the teachers when conducting materials selection and analysis—implications for how teachers’ perception toward English materials development in vocational schools

Pengaruh Media Pembelajaran Quizizz terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa Kelas VI SD

Motivasi belajar memberikan kemudahan siswa dalam memahami materi terutama kelas VI dalam menjelang ujian akhir. Banyak  cara yang dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa. Salah satunya penggunakan media pembelajaran berbasis quizizz.  Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh media pembelajaran quizizz terhadap motivasi belajar siswa kelas VI menjelang ujian akhir sekolah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas dengan menggunakan 2 Siklus. Dalam penelitian ini metode yang digunakan adalah diskripsi kualitatif. Data diperoleh dari lembar  kuesioner, wawancara dan observasi. Dari penelitian ini diperoleh hasil penggunaan media pembelajaran quizizz  mempengaruhi motivasi belajar, terbukti nilai rata-rata motivasi belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan dari kondisi awal siswa sebesar 67 masuk dalam kategori  rendah meningkat pada siklus I menjadi 77 masuk dalam kategori sedang dan siklus II menjadi 85 masuk dalam kategori tinggi

KETERAMPILAN GURU MENGGUNAKAN METODE DEMONSTRASI DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN DI SEKOLAH DASAR

Pada penelitian ini guru tidak hanya menyuasai materi saja tetapi harus mampu memahami dan mengetahui metode yang akan digunakan pada saat proses kegiatan belajar mengajar (KBM) berlangsung guna meningkatkan tingkat keterpahaman peserta didiknya. Adapaun tujuan dalam penelitian ini, yaitu: (1) untuk mengetahui informasi mengenai keterampilan guru dalam menerakan langkah-langkah metode demonstrasi, (2) untuk mengetahui informasi Pengetahuan dan pemahaman guru  SDN Inpres Tawali terhadap metode pembelajaran yang diterapkan pada saat proses belajar mengajar berlangsung, (3) untuk mengetahui informasi mengenai perkambangan siswa dan siswi setelah penerapan metode demonstrasi. Jenis penelitian ini, menggunakan Pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dikumpulkan melalui observasi partisipan, wawancara mendalam dan dokumentasi yang diperoleh dari data tentang nama-nama narasumber di sekolah. Instrument penelitian ini berupa data alat pedoman observasi dan pedoman wawancara berdasakan Tanya jawab mendalam kepada sasasaran dalam penelitian ini. Teknik analisis data kualitatif diperoleh dari reduksi data, penyajian data (display data) kesimpulan data (verifikasi data). pengujian keabsahan data diperoleh dari trianggulasi sumber, trianggulasi pengumpulan data, dan trianggulasi waktu. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan metode demonstrasi dapat mudah meningkatkan pemahaman atau pengetahuan siswa dan siswi secara cepat dan rasional. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan adanya data peningkatan hasil belajar siswa setelah penerapan metode demonstrasi dilakukan

Preliminary Study on the Development of Sigil E-Book Media in Improving Language Skills with Character Education

The development of the Sigil e-book media which is used in language learning for fourth grade elementary school students is expected to increase motivation and language skills. This article will explain some of the findings of a preliminary study conducted for the development of the Sigil e-book media used in students’ language learning in fourth grade elementary school. This type of research is Research and Development (R&D). The field studies carried out included: obtaining information about the needs for developing Indonesian language learning resources. The results of this study are expected to serve as the basis for the development of Sigil e-book media used in language learning for fourth grade of elementary school to increase students' motivation and language skills. E-books are preferred over printed books on the grounds that they are more practical and economical so that they can attract students' interest in reading and can be used as a medium used to improve language skills. Character values can be inserted in the Sigil e-book media.

PENGEMBANGAN KURIKULUM UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DI SEKOLAH DASAR

Curriculum development in order to improve character education in elementary schools is very important to do. The purpose of this study was to find out how curriculum development improves the implementation of character education, find out what activities are contained in the curriculum that support the implementation of improving character education, and find out what factors support and hinder the improvement of character education through curriculum development at SD Negeri Nyamplung . This research method is descriptive qualitative. Data collection is done by observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that developing a curriculum to improve character education at SD Negeri Nyamplung is implementing it in all school activities. Factors supporting curriculum development in schools are all teaching and educational staff at SD Negeri Nyamplung, student guardians, school committees and local residents who always help participate both directly and indirectly in improving student character education, while the inhibiting factor is outside influences. namely the student environment which is the border area of ​​cities and villages, many boarding houses, and immigrants which makes students sometimes confused in choosing actions that are in accordance with national character and those that are not. Keywords: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Education, Character building, Elementary school

IMPLEMENTASI MEDIA POWERPOINT BERNARASI DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPA SD

This study aims to describe the role of narrated powerpoint media in natural science elementary school learning. This study uses a quantitative approach with type of action research. The subjects in this study were fifth grade students of SD Negeri Karangasem. The object of this research is the role of powerpoint media implementation narration in learning natural science elementary school. Research begins with planning, action and observation, and reflection. The research is motivated by the lack of meeting the needs of students of learning media that attract students so that it influences the results learning especially natural science content. Students rarely learn to use media audio visual especially narrated powerpoint, previous learning done in a monotonous manner that makes students feel bored. The results of the overall research regarding the use of audio-visual media are in the form of narrative powerpoint can be applied well by teachers in learning, this is it can be seen from the increase in mastery of KKM from cycle I to cycle II as much as 18%. The number of students in the complete category in cycle II has shown progress and completeness of KKM which is better than the pre-action stage and cycle I

PENGEMBANGAN KURIKULUM UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DI SEKOLAH DASAR

Curriculum development in order to improve character education in elementary schools is very important to do. The purpose of this study was to find out how curriculum development improves the implementation of character education, find out what activities are contained in the curriculum that support the implementation of improving character education, and find out what factors support and hinder the improvement of character education through curriculum development at SD Negeri Nyamplung . This research method is descriptive qualitative. Data collection is done by observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that developing a curriculum to improve character education at SD Negeri Nyamplung is implementing it in all school activities. Factors supporting curriculum development in schools are all teaching and educational staff at SD Negeri Nyamplung, student guardians, school committees and local residents who always help participate both directly and indirectly in improving student character education, while the inhibiting factor is outside influences. namely the student environment which is the border area of ​​cities and villages, many boarding houses, and immigrants which makes students sometimes confused in choosing actions that are in accordance with national character and those that are not. Keywords: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Education, Character building, Elementary school