Mastery Of Material Research Articles

Application of the Talking Stick Learning Model to Improve Early Childhood Physical Motor Skills

The Talking Stick learning model is interpreted as a learning model for playing sticks, designed to measure the mastery of learning materials, foster learning motivation and create a fun learning atmosphere for students by using sticks. This research focuses on the Application of the Talking Stick Learning Model by Utilizing Used Goods to Improve Physicalmotor Skills in Early Childhood. The purpose of this study is to find out the Application of the Talking Stick Learning Model by Utilizing Used Goods to Improve Children's Physicalmotor Skills after early childhood The type of research used is a type of qualitative research with a case study approach. The results of the study are as follows: 1) The Talking Stick learning model is implemented in early childhood, where teachers provide direct guidance. The application of the talking stick learning model is carried out in the process of activities that can improve children's oral language skills in the future As for the inhibiting factors in Talking Stick learning that "one of the disadvantages of Talking Stick is that when students do not understand the lesson, then students will feel anxious and worried when Talking Stick in his hands. Meanwhile, the Supporting Factors are to test students' readiness in mastering the subject matter, practicing reading and understanding the subject matter quickly, according to the material that has been delivered and to be more active in learning because students never know that the stick will be their turn.

Pengembangan Instrumen Penilaian Berbasis Proficiency Test Untuk Pendidikan Kesetaraan Paket C

The Community Learning Center (PKBM), through its Paket C program, plays a vital role in providing equality education for individuals unable to access formal schooling. This study aims to develop a proficiency test -based assessment instrument designed to holistically evaluate the competencies of Paket C learners. The instrument assesses mastery of academic material, functional skills, and entrepreneurial abilities, which are distinctive features of the Paket C program. The research adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing observation to create test specifications, blueprints, and items tailored to appropriate difficulty levels, discrimination indices, and distractor functions. The findings indicate that proficiency test s address the limitations of the current assessment system, which primarily focuses on standardized examinations, by offering a more comprehensive, valid, and relevant evaluation aligned with workforce demands. Moreover, the flexible scheduling and needs-based approach of Paket C education provide broader access for working individuals or those who have not completed formal education. Proficiency test s also ensure the fulfillment of Graduate Competency Standards (Standar Kompetensi Lulusan or SKL) through assessments that integrate Competency Credit Unit (SKK)-based curricula and the evaluation of applied skills. The study recommends the adoption of proficiency test s as an integral part of Paket C's educational evaluation system to create a more inclusive, adaptive, and relevant assessment model that aligns with the learners' needs and the challenges of the modern workforce.

Optimizing Teacher Working Groups in Improving the Competence of Islamic Religion Teachers in Rantau Selamat, East Aceh

Teachers as the main actors of educational success need to continuously improve their competence in order to innovate and be creative in teaching and learning to improve the quality of education in general. This study aims to find out the optimization strategy of the Teachers Working Group (KKG) of Rantau Selamat Sub-district and analyze how the success rate of KKG in improving the competence of PAI teachers in Rantau Selamat Sub-district? Through a qualitative approach, primary data were extracted from 8 informants. Data collection techniques were observation and structured interviews. The results showed that the optimization of the teachers' working group strategy in Rantau Selamat was carried out by strengthening the vision and mission of the organization, sharing knowledge and experience between senior and junior teachers, and training learning models such as calligraphy and music in PAI teaching. Optimizing KKG has had an impact on improving teachers' professionalism, pedagogical competence and skills. The teachers' working groups have been able to improve teachers' mastery of learning materials, syllabus preparation, learning methods, maximizing the use of facilities and infrastructure, and utilizing learning resources from Information Communication Technology (ICT). The implication of this research is that teachers' working groups need to be optimized to change the work culture and improve teachers' knowledge, competencies and performance so that the quality of education and learning processes in Aceh continues to improve.

Development of board game respiratory smart card (restard) in human respiratory system material

The learning outcomes of Biology subjects in the Kurikulum Merdeka lead to mastery of competencies, materials, and process skills. Biological material is more abstract, teachers must be creative when using teaching media to visualize concretely. Learning media developed by researchers is board games with the name RESTARD (Respiratory Smart Card). The objectives of this study is to find out the form of development of the Board Game Respiratory Smart Card (RESTARD) in Human Respiratory System Material that is valid and feasible for biology learning. The method of the research is a Research and Development (R&D) using 4-D instructional design. The population for the practicality test was all class XI of SMAN 6 Madiun, totaling 360 students. The sample for this research was class XB with a total of 72 students. Data collection techniques were carried out using interviews, filling out validation sheets from material and teaching media experts, and filling out practicality questionnaires by students. The result of this research is that the development of the RESTARD board game on respiratory disorders has been successfully carried out. RESTARD consists of 6 main types of cards, namely organ cards, O2 cards, CO2 cards, sneezing cards, breathing cards, and sick/health cards. The validation results from media experts stated that the RESTARD card media received an average score of 93 with the criteria very valid for use. The results of the material expert validation stated that the RESTARD card media received an average score of 91 with criteria very valid for use. The practicality in small class showed that 91 score with very practicality. Result in large class show that the average of score is 94, with very practicality. The conclusion is RESTARD media is declared valid, practical and can be used to support learning of respiratory system material.

Penerapan Aplikasi Flora Incognita untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Kognitif dan Kesadaran Tumbuhan Siswa SMA pada Materi Keanekaragaman Hayati

Indonesia has a high diversity of plant species, but the phenomenon of plant blindness is still often found among students, characterized by low awareness and mastery of the concept of biodiversity. This research aims to examine the effectiveness of the Flora Incognita application in increasing awareness of plants and the cognitive learning outcomes of high school students on biodiversity material. The research method used was pre-experimental with a one group pretest-posttest design. The research subjects were 10th grade students at one of the high schools in Cimahi City, West Java. The research results show that learning combined with technology in the form of the Flora Incognita application can improve students' cognitive learning outcomes with an N-Gain value of 0.5 in the medium category. Apart from that, this learning also increases awareness of plants with an N-Gain value of 0.3 in the medium category. Apart from that, no relationship was found between learning outcomes and plant awareness. This research concludes that the Flora Incognita application can be an innovative alternative to overcome the plant blindness phenomenon while increasing mastery of biodiversity material at the high school level.

ПЕДАГОГІЧНІ УМОВИ ФОРМУВАННЯ ГОТОВНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ ПЕДАГОГІВ ПРОФЕСІЙНОГО НАВЧАННЯ ДО ПРОФОРІЄНТАЦІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ СЕРЕД СТАРШОКЛАСНИКІВ

Introduction. The quality and effectiveness of career guidance work depend on the level of career guidance competence of educators. Therefore, vocational education teachers need to be well-oriented in the modern world of professions and methods of career guidance. In this regard, there is a necessity to develop future educators' readiness for career guidance. This requires the development and implementation of effective pedagogical conditions that will contribute to successfully fostering such readiness. Purpose ‒ justification of a set of pedagogical conditions that ensure the formation of readiness among future vocational education teachers for career guidance work with high school students.. Methods: analysis of practical problem, recent researches and publications; generalization of the results of the study. Results. It is emphasized that, to successfully fulfill the social responsibility of familiarizing high school students with modern professions, a teacher must possess specific career guidance knowledge and skills that enhance the effectiveness of this work. At the same time, it is noted that students in pedagogical specialties often lack sufficient mastery of educational materials related to future career guidance activities, complicating their preparation for this task. The simultaneous implementation of effective pedagogical conditions in the educational process contributes not only to the qualitative content and methodological enrichment but also to the optimization of the training process for future vocational education teachers for career guidance activities. It is demonstrated that such pedagogical conditions are aimed at developing career-oriented thinking, supporting the professional and personal formation of future teachers, and equipping them with the necessary competence-based knowledge and practical skills for effective career guidance work. Originality.The readiness of future vocational education teachers for career guidance activities with high school students is examined through the lens of the professional training system. Conclusion. The formation of the professional orientation competence of vocational education teachers is achieved under the following conditions: the implementation of innovative technologies in the educational process; ensuring students understand the importance of vocational orientation work; combining the efforts of teachers from all disciplines; the realization of tasks of a vocational orientation nature during pedagogical practice; and involving students in organizing collaborative work between schools, vocational orientation organizations, and vocational education institutions Keywords: future vocational education teachers, readiness for career guidance activities, pedagogical conditions, professional training.

Analysis of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) Capabilities of Preservice Elementary School Teachers through Science Learning Planning

Science material is often abstract, making it difficult for elementary school students to understand. Therefore, teachers need special abilities in designing their learning. So this is a problem for most elementary school teachers. The ability to design science learning in this research is referred to as Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK). PCK helps teachers combine in-depth knowledge of subject matter with effective teaching strategies. This allows teachers to deliver material in a way that suits the cognitive development and learning needs of elementary school students. Therefore, this research aims to provide an overview of the PCK abilities of prospective elementary school teachers in designing science lessons. This research is descriptive research which is in line with the research objective, namely to provide an overview of the PCK abilities of prospective elementary school teachers in designing science learning. Participants in this research were 14 students in the fourth semester of the Primary School Teacher Education Study Program (PGSD), Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), West Sulawesi University. Data was obtained through a learning design assessment sheet that was oriented towards PCK abilities. Data collection is carried out by asking students to create a learning plan, then the design is assessed using an assessment sheet. The PCK abilities of prospective elementary school teachers are considered varied, where the ability to choose methods is quite good but in terms of mastery and development of teaching materials is still lacking. This is due to the lack of experience of prospective teachers in teaching and the acquisition of science content material only obtained in one course. The implications of this research can be used as a reference for educational curriculum development, especially in elementary school teacher education study programs.

Pengembangan E-modul Multimedia Interaktif Berbasis Model Visual Auditory Kinesthetic untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Proses Sains dan Penguasaan Materi Fisika

In physics learning, one of the skills needed is science process skills (KPS) because it can affect the level of mastery of physics material of students. However, the KPS and mastery of physics material of students are still low so that this research is carried out with the aim of producing physics interactive multimedia e-module based on the Visual Auditory Kinesthetic (VAK) model that are feasible, practical, and effective in improving KPS and mastery of physics material of students. R&D research method with 4D research design was used in this research. The feasibility of the media was assessed by one expert lecturer and one practitioner, the practicality of the media was obtained from students' responses to the media, and the effectiveness of the media was measured using the Pretest-Posttest Control Group design. This research was conducted on February 12 - March 15, 2024 at SMA N 1 Sanden involving class XI students as research samples. The data analysis techniques used include SBi, PA, N-Gain, Mann-Whitney test, and effect size. The results showed that the e-module was very feasible, practical, and effective in improving KPS with an N-gain of 0.47 (medium) and an effect size of 0.136 (medium) and mastery of material with an N-Gain of 0.31 (medium) and an effect size of 0.143 (very high).

Traditional Game Lato-Lato: Physics Learning Media to Improve Students’ Conceptual Mastery of Collision and Momentum Materials

<p>Physics is a science that studies natural phenomena, but students' interest in this subject is often low because it is considered abstract and difficult. The traditional approach to physics learning, which often focuses on theory, is less appealing to many students. One effective way to increase students' understanding and interest is through experimentation and the use of adequate teaching aids. In this context, the traditional game of Lato-Lato shows great potential as an innovative learning medium. This research aims to find out the concept of physics through the lato-lato game. This article reviews Lato-Lato's role in teaching physics concepts, especially in collision and momentum matter. This study uses a literature review method to evaluate the existing literature related to the use of Lato-Lato in physics education. The review process involves identifying, selecting, and critically evaluating literature from various academic databases. The results of the study indicate that Lato-Lato can be an effective learning tool by integrating physics theory with real practice in an interactive and fun way. This game not only helps students understand difficult physics concepts through hands-on experience, but also increases their motivation and interest in learning physics. The integration of Lato-Lato in physics learning can enrich teaching methods by providing a more contextual and practical approach.</p>

Simple Teaching Tools: Efforts to Improve Mastery of Direct Current Electrical Materials by Utilization in Physics

A teaching tool is a collection of concrete objects that are purposefully developed or created to make the learning process more relevant and effective. Our findings at one of Ambon City’s high schools revealed that there were no teaching tools for direct current (DC) power. Hence, learning has only been accomplished via the lecture technique. This impacted students’ poor mastery of the material. This study aimed to improve mastery of the DC electricity topic using basic teaching methods in physics education. This type of study consists of a one-group pre and post-test. Data were examined with N-Gain to measure the increase in mastery of the subject after students completed the learning procedure. The research sample consisted of 22 students from Class XII-3. According to the study’s findings, 45.5% of students with high qualifications and 54.5% of students with medium qualifications improved their mastery of the material under study. Thus, it is possible to conclude that the use of simple teaching tools in DC electricity material in physics education can improve students’ comprehension of the topic at hand. Keywords: simple teaching tools, material mastery, direct current electricity

Factors Affect In IELTS Test For Students of STIKOM Uyelindo Kupang

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a standardized English language proficiency test which is a prerequisite for continuing study or work. There are still many people who experience difficulties in carrying out the IELTS test to achieve a score above 6. The aim of the research is to know what are the factors that affect the result of students IELTS test. This research wants to find out what factors influence students' mastery of IELTS material. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Qualitative descriptive research uses a series of methods to specify and describe data findings that occur in the field without providing experimental treatment. There are four IELTS materials given during the test, including: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These four materials require strategies in their implementation and each has their own difficulties in mastering them. This research will be conducted at STIKOM Uyelindo Kupang with the research object being students of the Informatics and Information Systems Engineering Study Program Semester 2. It is hoped that this research will provide readers with an understanding regarding the success factors in carrying out the IELTS test.

Exploring the impact of intelligence quotient on mastery of biodiversity through e-modules

E-modules can facilitate student understanding of complex biological concepts, including biodiversity, but their effectiveness also depends on individual student abilities. One significant factor influencing this success is the students' intelligence quotient, which affects how they process and comprehend complex information. This research aims to determine the relationship between intelligence quotient with mastery of biodiversity material using e-modules. The method used in this research is a quantitative descriptive method with correlation studies. The sample was taken from as many as 177 students from SMAN in Tangerang City was collected using multistage random sampling technique. To assess these skills, a test instrument in the form of multiple-choice questions is used. The prerequisite test shows that the data is normally distributed, the data is homogeneous, the data is linear, the data is free from symptoms of heteroscedasticity, the data is not multicollinearity, and the data is free from symptoms of autocorrelation. Through testing the hypothesis, the equation Ŷ = 41.268 + 0.580X1 is obtained. The correlation coefficient obtained was 0.881, which means there is a very strong relationship. . Based on this research, it can be concluded that there is a positive relationship between intelligence quotient, reading comprehension ability, and mastery of biodiversity material using e-modules.

Meningkatkan Kreativitas Siswa terhadap Materi Tantangan dan Peluang dalam Membangun Keluarga Harmonis dengan Model Problem Based Learning Berbantuan Media Canva di Kelas XII SMA Xaverius 1 Palembang

Today's education not only emphasizes mastery of academic material, but also the development of creativity and critical thinking skills. In the context of high school education, especially for class XII students who are in Phase F, it is important for them to understand the challenges and opportunities in building a harmonious family. To understand and master the material, creativity is needed in learning. It must be admitted that most teachers use only one or two methods in learning, so that students are not interested and tend to play alone/chat with friends (noisy in class). The Problem Based Learning model can encourage students to think critically, creatively and collaboratively in solving the problems they face. In the context of learning about the challenges and opportunities in building a harmonious family, PBL can be a very effective method because students are invited to be directly involved in the learning process through discussion, analysis and solving real problems that are relevant to the topic. To increase the effectiveness of PBL, support from interesting and interactive learning media is needed, one of which is Canva. By combining the PBL method and Canva media, it is hoped that more interesting, interactive and effective learning can be created, so that students can increase their creativity and understanding of the challenges and opportunities in building a harmonious family.

The Learning Process of Small Ball Games in Upper Elementary School Classes in the Bangkunat District

The aim of this study is to understand how the learning process of small ball games is conducted in upper elementary school classes in the Bangkunat District, from the pre-learning stage to the evaluation stage. The design of this research is quantitative descriptive. The subjects of this research are physical education teachers in elementary schools across the Bangkunat District. The data collection technique used in this research is a questionnaire. The questionnaire used is a closed-ended one, where respondents only select answers provided, consisting of 50 items. The data analysis used is descriptive statistics in the form of percentages. The results of the research show that physical education teachers in elementary schools across the Bangkunat District have a “very high” score (57.10%) in program planning. In lesson preparation, they have a “very high” score (71.40%). The implementation of materials has a “very high” score (42.85%). Mastery of materials has a “high” score (71.40%). The teaching methods have a “very high” score (28.60%). The use of facilities and infrastructure has a “very high” score (42.85%). Teaching creativity has a “very high” score (100.00%). The practice of skills has a “very high” score (57.10%). The evaluation of the process and results has a “high” score (42.85%).

ASSISTANCE IN THE PREPARATION OF THE OPERATIONAL CURRICULUM FOR MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH ON SUMBERGEMPOL DISTRICT IN 2024

The purpose of this mentoring is to facilitate knowledge and direct practice in the preparation of the Madrasah Operational Curriculum (KOM) in elementary madrasas in Sumbergempol District and ultimately there is an increase in knowledge and skills after carrying out this activity. This research activity in the form of community service research was carried out by the author and supervisor of the Sumbergempol District madrasah which was carried out from July 27 to August 16, 2024 with the target of assistance being 10 Elementary Madrasahs in Sumbergempol District, Tulungagung Regency with a total of 80 participants. The stages in this community service activity consist of the preparation, socialization, mentoring and evaluation stages. This training activity showed results in an increase in the understanding and skills of participants regarding the preparation of KOM which is proof that the entire material provided was successfully understood well by most of the training participants. Mastery of the training material can be seen from the increase in the pre-test and post-test given, where the average pre-test score was 65, increasing in the post-test to 95. In terms of psychomotor abilities, the increase can be proven from the success of the participants in compiling their respective Madrasah Operational Curriculum (KOM) which will later be used in their Madrasah, and their opinions about this activity show real benefits by producing a product in the form of a Madrasah Operational Curriculum (KOM).

Jegingger’s Ahmad Tohari: A re-narrated based on sacrilege and social disorganization

This research examines the Jegingger, novel written by Ahmad Tohari (JAT) which highlights the banal life of a family (palm trees climbers). JAT was re-narrated as exploiting the tension between the economy and family ties, whether ideally economic activities are separate (industrial economy) or integrated with the family (subsistence). Cultural establishments are mutually contested: the subsistence culture of traditional society is challenged by the productive economy, or conversely, the productive economy is challenged by the banal subsistence economy of traditional society. The methodology of postclassical narratology—exploring and explaining cultural manifestations and then exposing chronological sequences-was used to structure the vulnerability or resilience of banal communities in maintaining social ties. A subsistence economy with its characteristics of low productivity because it tends to be a cultural activity—not economic. It contains vulnerabilities seen from two sides: 1) banal agencies that do not have literacy and competence in carrying out subsistence professions have the potential to commit malpractice; 2) low productivity limits access to health facilities. These two weaknesses become obstacles to maintaining social ties. Sacrilege—abuse of sacred symbols—which was triggered by the malpractice of coconut climbing, has caused social disorganization—the loss of basic family and community affection—becoming a hub for the idea of raising awareness of the importance of the power of knowledge and materials in supporting traditional community ties. Mastery of material, especially in massive amounts (1.5 billion diamond necklaces), can transform a banal agency into a powerful one.

Stepping Back: How Should Pass/Fail Scoring Influence Step 1 Timing?

Although most students complete Step 1 before clerkships, some institutions delay the exam until after clerkships. The change to pass/fail grading adds additional complexity that should be considered when deciding about exam timing. Both early and late administration may affect learning outcomes, learner behavior, student well-being, and residency match success. Step 1 completion before clerkships promotes learning outcomes (e.g., integration and mastery of foundational material), may encourage students to focus on the curriculum, and may better prepare students for clinical science exams (CSEs). However, delaying the exam ensures that students maintain foundational knowledge and may encourage clinical educators to demonstrate basic science illustrations. An early Step 1 may affect learner behavior by allowing clerkship students to focus on clinical learning. The associated National Board of Medical Examiners performance report may also be used for Step 2 and CSE preparation. However, delaying Step 1 allows greater scheduling flexibility based on developmental milestones. Administration of Step 1 before clerkships removes a significant stressor from the clinical year and decompresses the residency application period. However, a delayed Step 1 reduces the pressure on students to engage in numerous extracurricular and research activities to distinguish themselves due to the pass/fail change. An early Step 1 exam may also lead to improved CSE performance, which is often linked to clerkship honors criteria, an increasingly valuable distinction for residency match success after the change to pass/fail. In contrast, delaying Step 1 is associated with higher first-time pass rates, which may be especially important for students at risk for failure. Medical educators and students should collaboratively approach the question of Step 1 timing, considering these factors within the context of the medical school program, curricular constraints and priorities, and students' individual needs and goals.

The Aesthetic Expression of Abstract Calligraphy: Emotion and Form between Brush and Ink

Calligraphy is one of the most important visual art forms inherited from China for thousands of years. The visual formal resources contributed by the dots and structures of Chinese calligraphy are one of the wonders in the world art history. Among them, abstract calligraphy, as a unique art form, contains rich emotional expression and formal aesthetic exploration between brush and ink. This study adopts a qualitative research paradigm, through in-depth interviews with senior abstract calligraphers, art critics and scholars, combined with on-site observation of the creative process of calligraphy, literature analysis and interpretation of works, in order to comprehensively analyze the emotional connotation and formal vocabulary of abstract calligraphy, and to clarify the intrinsic connection and tension between the two. The results of the study show that in abstract calligraphy, the subject's emotional experience is the root power of modeling. Through the refinement and sublimation of life experience, the calligrapher injects the vibration of individual consciousness and philosophical thoughts into the brush and ink with the help of visual elements such as brush strokes, lines, and compositions. The brush and ink become the direct speech of the mind, and the viewer can feel the rhythm and bitterness of life, the struggle and emptiness of desire, the pursuit of tranquility and other rich emotional experiences in the works. At the same time, the careful construction of formal language is also the core of abstract calligraphy exploration. Through the mastery of brush and ink materials and writing momentum, the use of wet and dry contrast, white space, texture and other techniques, to create a shocking visual tension, giving people a strong experience of formal aesthetics. The study emphasizes that abstract calligraphy realizes a high degree of unity between emotion and form. On the one hand, the form itself carries the spiritual experience and inner emotion of the calligrapher; on the other hand, the emotion gives life and inner tension to the form. The two integrate and echo each other, forming an organic whole. It is this perfect combination of mind and form that makes abstract calligraphy become the visualization of human emotion and spiritual world, and triggers endless thoughts and resonance in the viewers. The researcher comprehensively analyzes the emotional core and formal qualities of abstract calligraphy from both theoretical and empirical levels, providing a new perspective for a deeper understanding of the unique aesthetic value of this art form.

The Approach of Al- Qur'an and Hadith Teachers in Teaching Illiterate Students Al-Qur'an at the Islamic State Junior High School in Sigi Regency

This research discusses the analysis of the Qur'an Hadith Teacher's Approach to Illiterate Students of the Qur'an at Islamic Junior High School Alkhairaat Pandere, Gumbasa District, Sigi Regency. This research uses qualitative research methods. The author used observation, interview, and documentation techniques to collect data in the field. Next, the collected data is analyzed using data reduction, presentation, and verification. The results of the research show that the analysis of the Qur'an Hadith Teacher's Approach to Illiterate Students of the Qur'an at Islamic Junior High School Alkhairaat Pandere, Gumbasa District, Sigi Regency includes three points: 1). The learning approach used is a Collaborative Team Games Tournament (TGT) approach and a Two Stay Two Stray collaborative approach. 2). In practice, the teacher uses group learning techniques and writing using Latin letters. 3). Policies taken in cases related to students are always taken by deliberation by the committee and student guardians, and their implementation uses complete supervision from all parties. The implications of this research are expressed in the form of suggestions, namely for the Islamic Junior High School Alkhairaat Pandere to provide more opportunities for Islamic education teachers, especially Qur'an Hadith, to develop their quality in the form of training regarding classroom management, mastery of material and most importantly, deepening and mastering the curriculum and learning approaches which are diverse and continue to develop. Other Islamic junior high schools could adopt the techniques used by the Islamic Junior High School Alkhairaat Pandere in handling students who are illiterate in the Qur'an.

Implementation of Lesson Study in Improving Creative Thinking and Student Learning Outcomes in Social Sciences Subjects

There is a Japanese teacher professional development model that effectively improves the quality of learning, namely Lesson Study. This research aims to analyze the impact of implementing lesson study on improving creative thinking and student learning outcomes in Social Sciences (IPS) subjects at MTsN Batu City. The research method used is classroom action research (PTK) with a qualitative and quantitative approach. The research subjects were students of class VIII MTsN Batu City. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and learning outcomes tests. The research results show that lesson study significantly improves students' creative thinking abilities and learning outcomes. Qualitative Findings: Observations revealed increased student participation in group discussions and submission of new ideas. Teachers report that collaboration in lesson planning allows them to design more interactive and engaging strategies. Interviews with students showed increased confidence and engagement in exploring social studies concepts. Quantitative Findings: Test results show significant improvements in students' academic achievement. The student's average score on the initial test of 75 increased to 85 on the final test, with the t-test showing that this difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). This demonstrates that lesson study has increased students' understanding and mastery of social studies material.