Interest In Learning Process Research Articles

STEM Based Learning to Overcome Math Anxiety

Quality learning can be interpreted as learning that achieves learning goals through an effective, efficient, interesting and fun learning process. Low-quality learning is unpleasant learning so that the learning objectives are not optimally achieved. Math anxiety impacts students as early as the first grade by affecting their working memory. Working memory is like a ‘mental scratchpad’. This study is qualitative research that aims to determine the level of decreasing of mathematics anxiety (MA) in students’ perspective at Elementary School level in Bukittinggi after they have learned with STEM-Based Learning. The subject of this study is 58 elementary school students. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method. The data collected by observation and using a MA Scale. The results showed that after applying STEM-Based Learning, the most decreased in students mathematical anxiety were anxiety about mathematical tests and anxiety about numerical calculations.

DEVELOPMENT OF ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION TRAINING MODEL BASED ON BOSEKA TRADITIONAL GAMES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

The low motivation of students and there was no physical education teacher innovation to package a more interesting learning process. This study aimed to develop a model of achievement motivation training based on traditional boseka games for elementary school students. This research method used research and development methods from Borg and Gall 1983 which have been modified by researchers namely: (1) Requirement analysis of 25 students for observation; (2) Manufacture of initial products; (3) Overview of experts 3 persons; (4) Product revision; (5) Small group trials 10 students; (6) Product revision; (7) Large group trials 14 students; and (8) The final product. Based on the results of the study obtained data from expert evaluations with an average percentage of 85.70% (feasible), from the results of small-scale trials obtained an average percentage of 79.3% (feasible) and for large-scale trial results obtained by an average of an average of 89.3% (feasible). Thus it was concluded that the development of achievement motivation training model based on the traditional game boseka was appropriate to be used for students in high school elementary

The Implementation of Small-Side Games Practise Model on Improving Students Intrinsic Motivation and Social Behavior

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of small-side games on intrinsic motivation and social behavior in physical education learning. In education, especially in Indonesia, the use of quasi experiment is highly recommended since the condition of the object of the research that often does not allow random assignments. The population of the study were students of Subang 1 Public High School who participated in the Bolabasket Extracurricular. The samples of the study were 48 students chosen by using the Random Cluster Sample technique and devided into control group and experimental group. The instruments used were IMI (Intrinsic Motivation Inventory) and SSBS (School Social Behavior Scale). The results showed that the development of the Intrinsic Motivation on experimental group is higher than the control group. The experimental group was also higher in social behaviour than the control group. The conclusion is that this study reveals the importance of interesting learning process. An interesting learning process with more values in every activity has a positive impact on the students intrinsic motivation and social behavior.

NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF E-MODULES AS TEACHING MATERIALS

Modules are media or means of learning designed systematically and interestingly to achieve the competencies expected and used independently (Hamdani, 2011). There are several characteristics of the module including 1) Self Instructional; 2) Self Contained; 3) Standalone; 4) Adaptive, and 5) User-Friendly. (Depdiknas, 2008). However, the modules that have used so far are still textbook. Utilization of information technology in learning will create an interesting and meaningful learning process for students. (Maki.B, 2012). Need analysis is needed to find out what teaching materials are needed by students to assist in the learning process. So, teaching materials that will be developed must be by the characteristics of students. (Smaldino.S, 2008). One of the information technology-based teaching materials is E-Module. Based on the results of several studies explaining positive student respondents to the E-Module because E-Modules are considered more attractive, there are multimedia elements which will make learning more interesting. (Johnson Lim Soon Chong, 2005).

Learning media for human digestive system based on augmented reality

The learning process is an activity that aims to transfer knowledges, including students in junior high school. With the existence of augmented reality-based interactive learning media that enables a more interesting learning process to make students being motivated, excited, and interested in the learning process, especially in humans who use mobile devices. The process of making this application using software Unity 3D is intended for mobile devices with the Android operating system. This medium learning application has features in the form of three dimensional models of every organ in humans and also contains the information about the selected process. Application development in this application is Luther Calculation. With this research, students are expected to be able to consolidate the existing material in three dimensional forms well. And also, reducing the students’ boredom and increasing the students’ learning interest.

THE USE OF PICTURE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL IN ENGLISH

This study is aimed to investigate how to teach English speaking or conversation interestingly for students by using a picture so that the students are easier to learn and enjoy in speaking English to others in the classroom. Method employed was descriptive qualitative method by doing observation and library research. Findings shows that using picture is one of good way to create an interesting learning process, so the students can easier to understand the lesson, and get enthusiastic to speak English to others in the classroom. Finally, if student always practice it repeatedly even out of the class, they will be able to remember permanently what they had learned and they will improve their ability in speaking English automatically.

ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY FOR YOUNG LEARNERS IN FIVE KINDERGARTENS IN INDRAMAYU

Childhood Education essentially aims at providing stimulation in all aspects of child development especially in language development. This study is attempted to investigate activities in teaching English vocabulary to young learners. To provide good education in early childhood the teacher has to understand their characteristics and know their needs according to their developmental level. In accordance with the world of early childhood, children learn through play (learning through play) and interesting learning process for them (playing is learning).Thus, the teacher needs to provide activities that meet the students needs and present them in a proper way. This study describes the activities done by teachers in five kindergartens in Indramayu. The participants in this study were five teachers in those five kindergartens. The findings showed that the teachers in five kindergartens in Indramayu taught vocabulary by presenting some activities such as; listen and do, listen and repeat, modeling and demonstration, singing song, look and say, listen and identify, and question and answer. In Grade A the dominant activity was Listen and Repeat with frequency 40% in one semester while in Grade B, Look and say was the dominant activity with frequency 30,76% in one semester. Those activities are done based on the consideration that the activities done in Grade A were emphasized on their level of development such as imitating. While children in Grade B were more developed, the activities were emphasized on recognizing word and learn to pronounce it clearly.

BRAIN WRITING LEARNING MODEL USING EPISODIC MEMORY IN TEACHING NARRATIVE TEXT

The aims of this study was (1) To find out the significant brain writing learning model using episodic memory in teaching narrative texts (2) to determine the students' interest in applying brain writing learning model using episodic memory in teaching narrative text. This study used quasi-experimental method. This research was conducted at SMPN 30Makassar with total number population consist of 810 students. The researcher used a random sampling technique. The total sample used was 60 students. The researcher divided the sample into two classes, namely the experimental class and the control class. The instruments of the research were tests, questionnaires and interviews. Based on data analysis, it can be concluded that brain writing learning model using episodic memory in teaching narrative texts not significantly improve the students achievement especially in writing narrative text. Brain writing learning model using episodic memory also is very effective to be applied to avoid student boredom and make students more interest in learning process.

Aplikasi Pembelajaran Interaktif pada Mata Kuliah Maintenance pada Program Studi Teknik Informatika Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Pagar Alam

This study aims to produce interactive multimedia learning applications introduction of hardware and assembly of Personal Computer (PC) at Maintenance Course at Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Pagar Alam and to improve learning the result. This research is based on the less interesting learning process, the interaction process is not running optimally and visualization is still using conventional media. Development method used is ADDIE that is Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and evalua-tion. Instruments used in the expert review to test the validity of the product and Pretest and posttest to measure student learning outcomes. Based on the results of the validity of the product got a score of 4.3 with the category is very valid then the pretest results conducted at the first meeting showed the average value achieved in the pretest is 66.77 with enough category. Then at the second meeting, after the learning process is implemented, held the post-test obtained an average of 90.56 with the category of Very Good. This shows an increase in learning the outcome of 24.31. In addition, obtained N-Gain of 0.732 which indicates that the learning process using multimedia applications that are made to improve student learning outcomes.

The implementation of reading corner and teacher modeling in Indonesian learning through psycholinguistic approach

Reading Corner and teacher modeling are strategies to improve students’ learning process through habit of utilizing classroom corner as a place to read with a teacher as direct model in the activity. The purposes of this research are: 1) implementing innovative learning activities with non monotonous classroom atmosphere; 2) creating interactive and interesting learning process; 3) enhancing students’ reading motivation, and; 4) improving students' academic achievement. This research is a qualitative descriptive research used to describe and analyze phenomenon and real condition in the field through psycholinguistic approach to support language learning process in order to improve students’ motivation to read, write, listen and talk, which has implication to create a good teaching learning process, curriculum which is appropriate with the changes of human dimension, appropriate lesson plan, materials and syllabus for students, as well as performing appropriate assessment. Research findings showed that: 1) students have high motivation and awareness to read; 2) creating conducive learning atmosphere for students to learn; 3) the way students learn is open not solely rely on transfer of knowledge from teachers; 4) the emergence of interest in asking and discussing the information obtained from reading; 5) the emergence of students’ courage in conveying the idea of the results of understanding from learning; 6) the knowledge is developed; 7) students’ vocabulary mastery is getting better; 8) increasing the academic ability of students.

DEVELOPMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS WRITING POETRY BASED ON NATURE TOURISM FOR POETRY LEARNING

Teaching materials is one of the government's alternatives in its efforts to achieve educational goals. Interesting learning process is a learning that uses resources, media, and various other learning support, especially textbooks. Once the importance of the book as a learning resource, it is important for us to develop it, especially the material to write poetry. A teaching material to write poetry will be more interesting for students if the theme is focused and more deeply when writing poetry, so the selection of natural tourism theme is determined so that students more easily in writing and understanding poetry. Creation of a teaching material is intended to make it easier for students to understand about nature-based poetry. This article will discuss the essence of teaching materials, the characteristics of teaching materials, the essence of poetry, the purpose of writing poetry, and learning about writing natural-based poetry as an effort to help understand the poetry of nature.

Arabic for Tourism Purpose Via Web-Based Learning

The use of technology is not a new phenomenon in education nowadays. There are numerous research on learning through technology which is deemed to result in a more effective, interesting and dynamic teaching and learning process. This project discusses the potential of an educational website for learning Arabic for tourism purpose in higher educational institution. The educational website was designed for non-native Arabic speakers, specifically diploma students of MARA Poly-Tech College (KPTM), Kota Bharu, Kelantan. This website was developed by using the Grav CMS® platform, along with implementation of the ADDIE instructional design model. The website was designed based on the needs, opinions, and suggestions obtained from the participants involved in this study which are tourism students studying Arabic. The study found that a majority of the students have positive response towards learning Arabic language for tourism purposes through a website. It is claimed to increase the students’ desire and motivation to learn Arabic provide them with the opportunities to practice self-learning.

VISUALISASI 3D KOS MOSEIM SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MENGGUNAKAN TEKNIK AEC EXTENDED 3DS MAX

Making learning media can create an effective, interesting, interactive and fun learning process. The usefulness of using diverse learning tools will be able to create learning variations. Current technological developments, especially in fields such as 3D. Learning media, especially 3D-based learning, can help users learn 3D. AEC (Architectural, Engineer, Construction) Extended is an extension of 3D features to make it easier for users to create 3D designs. The results of this study will be able to help facilitate users in creating 3D objects.

THE USE OF ENGLISH MOVIES ON IMPROVING STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT SMP NEGERI 2 NGUNUT

In language learning, technology is an attractive media to the students, along with the development of the information technology, teacher should build up the learning process to be more interesting. Learning language successfully depends on many factors. One of the factors is interest of the learners themselves. Interest is an attitude favorably disposing and motivating one toward some objects, situations or idea. It relates to the activity which makes the learners to be involved in language learning process. In teaching English, teacher should conduct some techniques communicatively to build students ’ interest in learning process. Films are closed related to students ’ life. Younger likes watching movies or films. So, teacher can use films as the media in teaching English. It also can attract students to have high participation during learning process. Watching English movies can also be used as a technique to improve students ’ interest. It is not only improving students ’ interest, but also improving their achievement.
 Keywords : English Movie, Learning Interest.
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THE USE OF ENGLISH MOVIES ON IMPROVING STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT SMP NEGERI 2 NGUNUT

In language learning, technology is an attractive media to the students, along with the development of the information technology, teacher should build up the learning process to be more interesting. Learning language successfully depends on many factors. One of the factors is interest of the learners themselves. Interest is an attitude favorably disposing and motivating one toward some objects, situations or idea. It relates to the activity which makes the learners to be involved in language learning process. In teaching English, teacher should conduct some techniques communicatively to build students’ interest in learning process. Films are closed related to students’ life. Younger likes watching movies or films. So, teacher can use films as the media in teaching English. It also can attract students to have high participation during learning process. Watching English movies can also be used as a technique to improve students’ interest. It is not only improving students’ interest, but also improving their achievement.Keywords : English Movie, Learning Interest. Received: 6 February, 2017; Accepter: 15 March, 2017

An Interactive Augmented Reality Implementation of Hijaiyah Alphabet for Children Education

Hijaiyah alphabet is letters used in the Qur’an. An attractive and exciting learning process of Hijaiyah alphabet is necessary for the children. One of the alternatives to create attractive and interesting learning process of Hijaiyah alphabet is to develop it into a mobile application using augmented reality technology. Augmented reality is a technology that combines two-dimensional or three-dimensional virtual objects into actual three-dimensional circles and projects them in real time. The purpose of application aims to foster the children interest in learning Hijaiyah alphabet. This application is using Smartphone and marker as the medium. It was built using Unity and augmented reality library, namely Vuforia, then using Blender as the 3D object modeling software. The output generated from this research is the learning application of Hijaiyah letters using augmented reality. How to use it is as follows: first, place marker that has been registered and printed; second, the smartphone camera will track the marker. If the marker is invalid, the user should repeat the tracking process. If the marker is valid and identified, the marker will have projected the objects of Hijaiyah alphabet in three-dimensional form. Lastly, the user can learn and understand the shape and pronunciation of Hijaiyah alphabet by touching the virtual button on the marker

HUBUNGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN KOMIK DENGAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA KELAS VII PADA MATERI SISTEM ORGANISASI KEHIDUPAN

This study aims to find out the correlation of comic learning media with the students' learning motivation VII class in organizational life system materials. This research type is quantitative and research method of pre-experiment. Sampling technique is with cluster random sampling. Data collection was done by observation and using questionnaire. The results showed there was a positive and significant correlation between comic learning media with student learning motivation on organizational life system in VII class with correlation value 0,876. This value is categorized into a strong relationship with a significant value of 10,099. The result of coefficient of determination is 76,7% and the rest 23,3% influenced by other factor outside research variable. Based on this, it can be seen that the comic learning media can foster student learning motivation during the learning process in the classroom. Students interested in comic media are influenced by the visual factors of the comic media itself both in terms of design, appearance, material and images that support each other so that students are interested and happy to read back or review materials that have been taught in the classroom. Interesting learning process can foster students' learning motivation in the classroom where the learning media is a tool that can help the learning process more interesting.

Development of Mathematical Thinking through Integration of Ethnomathematic Folklore Game in Math Instruction

In light of all the difficulties and challenges facing us today in improving math education, questions arise regarding how to develop students’ mathematical thinking and conception, how to increase student motivation to learn math, how to improve achievement in math, and how to maintain an interesting, enjoyable, and successful learning process in math. In this paper we will present one solution to these questions according to the ethnomathematical approach, which combines culture and math instruction: the integration of ethnomathematical folklore games in the instruction of math. On this background, the proposed paper will discuss the following issues: (1) the definition and essence of ethnomathematics; (2) the historical development of the ethnomathematical approach; (3) the political aspect of ethnomathematics; (4) Lev Vigotsky’s constructivist theory and its relation to ethnomathematics; (5) the importance of developing a curriculum that integrates cultural values; (6) the contributions of an ethnomathematical curriculum; (7) various approaches regarding the ethnomathematical curricula; (8) proposals for the development of ethnomathematical curricula; (9) What is a mathematical game; (10) Discussion; (11) Summary and suggestions.

PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA BERBASIS INFORMATIKA

The Mathematic Teaching and learning based informatic system is learning system implementing computerization technology as a learning tool in theteaching and learning process. This teaching and learning process in which it combines conventional method with the application practice has been constructed on the basis of the implemented curriculum in a college. The use of media in a teaching and learning process like computer as a learning tool will make the teaching and learning process more effective because it will create an interesting teching and learning process as well as stimulate the students’ creativity. In addition, the teaching and learning process not only as a tutorial qctivity but also it provides the implentation of the theories given. The Mathematic teaching and learning based informatic is done to know the comparison of problem solving in mathematic using Mathematic software application. The standardized process and the use of informatic are constructed based on the exsisting curriculum in order to control the quality of the learning proses and result.

Development of Educational Game for Primary School Mathematics using Microsoft Kinect

<p>This research focuses on the design and development educational game using Microsoft Kinect. The edugame can be used as educational tool in a classroom as to create an interesting and interactive learning process. This research is also focused on mathematics as its educational content using Microsoft Visual C#, XNA Game Studio, Microsoft Kinect for Windows SDK, and Microsoft Kinect as the main hardware. There are about eleven topics regarding mathematics based on the module provided by the Malaysian Ministry of Education. The interface of the game has been designed and developed to be interactive and attractive using some cartoon graphics, such as Ipin, Boboiboy, and Yaya. The developed game is a quiz base program, where student will have 10 questions each round and 4 choices of answers for every question. Currently, this educational game is designed for Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 primary school students, and it has been evaluated by a group of 8 students. Furthemore, it has been evaluated and validated by a school teacher, in which they confirm the effectiveness of the developed game to improve student’s learning on Mathematics.</p>