The Application of Traditional Game Rorodaan as Learning Tool in Physics Subject: Force and Movement to Improve Learning Results

Abstract

Nowadays, Active Learning Method (ALM) in Physics learning have received much attention in attempt to increase student motivation and comprehension. Including local values into ALM has become national curriculum demand in Junior High School in Indonesia [1]. Rorodaan is one of traditional games from West Java. We used it as a learning tool in force and movement subject. Classroom Action Research (CAR) was conducted to figure Rorodaan game in improving student comprehension showed by comprehension test scores. Student interest and motivation were valued by self-assessment questionnaire and ranged from negative (not interested and motivated at all) to positive (very interested and motivated). From this research, most of students tended to show positive interest and motivation to engage force and movement learning. This research also reported positive engagement in learning activities. Student's comprehension test score increased 15.55% after Rorodaan was used as a learning tool.