Implementation of Thematic Learning on Curriculum 2013 in 4th Grade Elementary School

Husna Yusrina,Sri Yamtinah,Peduk Rintayati

doi:10.20961/ijpte.v2i0.19822

Abstract

This study aims 1) to know the implementation of thematic learning on the curriculum 2013 in 4th-grade elementary school; 2) to know the needs of teachers in the implementation of thematic learning in 4th-grade elementary school. This study used qualitative research methods. The research was conducted in public elementary schools in the Gugus Pattimura, Klaten district which has been using the curriculum 2013. The subjects of the study were 4th-grade elementary school teachers. The data used to collect data is in-depth interviews, observation, and document analysis. The results of this research are: 1) All teachers have implemented thematic lesson in curriculum 2013. There are some teachers who still have difficulty in the implementation. Difficulties experienced by teachers, among others, in the making of the lesson plan, the implementation of thematic learning, assessment process, and develop the material in every learning. This is because of the needy costs, the amount of time required, and the teacher has other work to do besides teaching; 2) On the implementation of thematic learning, teachers still need other references to deepen the material and to develop the ability of learners to be more independent in learning activities and tailored to the competencies that must be achieved. The second requirement is that teachers need adequate facilities for the implementation of thematic learning can be maximized. In addition, teachers need regular coaching on the implementation of thematic learning so that learning activities can be given to learners maximally.Keywords:Thematic Learning, Curriculum 2013, Education.

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Education in elementary school is the initial education of learners in building their knowledge widely by doing various activities that have been determined at every level
This study aims to determine how is the implementation of thematic learning on the curriculum 2013 in the 4th grade of elementary school and determine the need for teachers in carrying out thematic learning in 4th grade of elementary school
Difficulties experienced by teachers, among others, in the making of the lesson plan, the implementation of thematic learning, assessment process, and develop the material in every learning

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Education in elementary school is the initial education of learners in building their knowledge widely by doing various activities that have been determined at every level. According to Santrock (2010: 107), elementary school education is the initial education of children interact and develop relationships with other children and at this level children get many sources of ideas to build children's understanding. The materials given at each level of education have been adjusted to the level of each level and according to the level of ability of the child at that age so that all the knowledge learned by the child can be accepted optimally. As the opinion of Santrock (2010: 40) who argue that education should be in accordance with the development of children because appropriate knowledge of child development will help provide understanding at the optimal level in the teaching and learning process

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