Elementary School Subjects Research Articles

Analisis Bahan Ajar Akidah Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (Studi Kritis atas Buku Membina Akidah Akhlak Karya Wiyadi)

The implementation of aqidah (matters of faith) into the soul is one of effective ways in creating elements of goodness which aims to make people able to do their duty well. The determination of implementing akidah as one of subjects in Islamic elementary school is an exact way in creating devout generation who have faith and good behavior because it functions to improve students’ behavior, sanctify their soul, and direct them to the noble and moderate Islamic values. Therefore, in this case, the role of akidah as a subject, should be constructed from the right materials related to the field of divinity and behavior education. This study belongs to library research by using philosophical ontology approach. The aim of this study is to find out the essence of a book entitled “Membina Akidah Akhlak” as one of akidah learning materials used in Islamic elementary school. Moreover, it also tries to analyze its conformity with the curriculum applied as well as jumhur al-mutakallimin.

ПІДГОТОВКА МАЙБУТНЬОГО ВЧИТЕЛЯ ПОЧАТКОВОЇ ШКОЛИ ДО ВИКЛАДАННЯ ПРЕДМЕТА “ОСНОВИ ЗДОРОВ’Я”

This article considers the actual aspects of the training of students of pedagogical universities for teaching “Health basics” subject in elementary school, upbringing the pupils’ valuable attitude to their own lives and conscious striving for healthy lifestyle. The role of the discipline “Methodology of study valeology, fundamentals of safety in elementary school” in the person-professional formation of future teachers, capable of forming health-saving competence in an efficient way regarding primary school pupils. Students should realize that the educational integrated discipline “Health basics” has an applied nature and complex structural organization, which includes informational, operational and motivational components. The emphasis is on the need for the students’ability of effective use of interactive technologies at the lessons of the health basics and in extracurricular work. The peculiarities of teaching the “Health basics” subject in primary school are analyzed, the information, provided concerning the experience of using the innovative approaches during the training of future teachers and the results of the questionnaire for students on the direction of training “Primary education” regarding their lifestyle. Among the negative aspects of the students’ lifestyle were the following: hypodynamia, inappropriate nutrition, violation of sanitary and hygiene requirements regarding work and rest regime. It is shown that a teacher is the very person who can succeed in forming the health culture of primary school pupils and for whom the principles of healthy lifestyle became their own life principles.

Analysis of students’ spatial thinking in geometry: 3D object into 2D representation

The aim of this study is to find out the spatial thinking process of students in transforming 3-dimensional (3D) object to 2-dimensional (2D) representation. Spatial thinking is helpful in using maps, planning routes, designing floor plans, and creating art. The student can engage geometric ideas by using concrete models and drawing. Spatial thinking in this study is identified through geometrical problems of transforming a 3-dimensional object into a 2-dimensional object image. The problem was resolved by the subject and analyzed by reference to predetermined spatial thinking indicators. Two representative subjects of elementary school were chosen based on mathematical ability and visual learning style. Explorative description through qualitative approach was used in this study. The result of this study are: 1) there are different representations of spatial thinking between a boy and a girl object, 2) the subjects has their own way to invent the fastest way to draw cube net.

Learning Difficulties of the 5th Grade Elementary School Students in Learning Human and Animal Body Organs

Natural Science is an elementary school subject that requires students to organize ideas and concepts about the natural world gained from experiences through a series of scientific processes such as investigating, composing, and presenting ideas. The high complexity causes many cases of learning difficulties. This study aims to diagnose the learning difficulties that occur on 5th-grade elementary school students. The research was conducted in Muhammadiyah Pakem Elementary School, Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Regency. The subjects were 29 of 5th-grade elementary students. Data collection techniques were interviews, tests, and documentation. Data analysis techniques were descriptive statistic as a quantitative analysis and interactive model as a qualitative analysis. The learning difficulties were diagnosed by describing the students who were identified having learning difficulties; localizing the difficulties; and determining the factors that cause learning difficulties. The results showed that the difficulties experienced by students were in basic competence 1.1-1.5 (human blood circulation organs). The average percentage of students’ learning difficulties in Basic Competence 1.1 was 48%; Basic Competence 1.2 was 51.1%; Basic Competence 1.3 was 57.6%; Basic Competence. 1.4 is 64.7%; and Basic Competence 1.5 is 53.7%. The highest percentage of learning difficulties was in Basic Competence 1.4 (identifying human circulatory organs). It was caused by the students’ low attention and motivation to learn natural science, the imprecise teaching methods, the parents’ attention, and the negative influence of mass media.

The Implementation Of Character Education Values In Integrated Physical Education Subject In Elementary School

The issue of this research emphasizes on the implementation of character building values through physical education learning in elementary school. The effort in developing this character building practice is essential to be done in order to tackle moral and character crises, which already occur in both individual and collective levels reflected in educational institution from elementary school to higher education. Hence, to form culture and national character, educational program and process are inseparable from environmental factor including the values of society, culture, and humanity. Physical education subject that is based on 2013 Curriculum has significant difference compared to the previous physical education subject. This is due to the fact that integrated physical education has its own uniqueness in terms of planning, systematic implementation, and instructional medium. This research aims at producing guidance in implementing character values integrated in physical education in elementary school. The method used in this research is research and development (R&D) method, which includes preliminary research, model designing, limited trial, and extensive trial, as well as validation and dissemination. The findings of the research show that character values can be implemented in physical education in elementary schools in Sumedang Regency.

THINK PAIR SHARE: ALTERNATIF PENINGKATAN AKTIVITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR IPA

The action research figured out about the effectiveness exploration of a new alternative in Think Pair Share (TPS); with Kemmis & Taggart Model, for science, Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (IPA) subject. The research cycled the TPS within listening, observing, mentality, emotionality, and motoric activity. First of all, the cycle I signified that the students have lower inquiry in mentality. It had been observed on the lower frequency of asking-giving opinion portions. Secondly, the cycle II signified that there is a not slightly difference of inquiry, however, the students indicated response more than the previous cycle. The third cycle signified a response to the executed activity. It projected students’ determination and enthusiastic in asking-giving opinion within the activity. The cycles mean score estimated 65 for the first one, increased to 74 in the second cycle, and reached 85 in the last cycle. The students’ achievement stimulated the test instruments significantly. In conclusion, the action research about the new alternative in TPS; with Kemmis & Taggart Model proves effective to SD Negeri Gampong Teungoh, Kota Langsa. It is suggested to be applied in science for elementary school subjects as one of the teaching techniques. Keywords: Think Pair Share, learning Activity, and Students’Achievements.

The Role of Local History in Elementary and Secondary Schools in Slovenia: An Evaluation of the Centre for School and Outdoor Education.

El objetivo del artículo es investigar qué asignaturas de la escuela primaria y secundaria contienen los elementos de la historia local, qué tipos de actividades se ofrecen en el CŠOD (Centro de actividades escolares y extracurriculares de Eslovenia), y qué papel tiene la historia local en la comprensión de la historia nacional, europea y mundial en Eslovenia. El análisis del programa y las actividades del centro han evidenciado que el CŠOD ofrece métodos y actividades apropiados para las asignaturas de ciencias sociales relacionadas con diversos lugares de Eslovenia. El aprendizaje fuera del aula y la exploración del lugar natal permiten a los estudiantes entender mejor a las personas, los acontecimientos y la vida cotidiana del pasado, los cambios y las continuidades, junto a sus razones y consecuencias, así como las necesidades, los derechos y las responsabilidades de las personas que viven en el presente. Teniendo esto en cuenta el artículo sugiere que el conocimiento de la historia local proporciona una base importante para la comprensión del entorno regional, nacional, europeo y mundial. The aim of the article is to investigate which elementary and secondary school subjects cover topics related to local history, what kind of activities are offered by the Centre for School and Outdoor Education, and what is the role of local history in understanding national, European and world history in Slovenia. Analysing the programme and activities of the Centre, it becomes evident that the Centre offers suitable methods and activities for those social science subjects that relate to various locations in Slovenia. Learning outside the classroom and exploring the hometown enable students to better understand the people, events and everyday life in the past, the changes and continuities and their reasons and consequences, as well as the needs, rights and responsibilities of people living in the present. On this basis, the article suggests that knowledge of local history provides an important basis for the understanding of the regional, national, European and global environment.

Indonesian Children Poetry as The Learning Medium of English Subject in Elementary School

Learning will be effective when it is conducted with fun. In line with this, by using Indonesian children poetry as the medium of learning, English learning can be done in a fun way. Moreover, Indonesian children poetry is a poetry written intentionally for children, that is those whose ages range from 2 up to 12 years old. With this underlying idea, this paper was written with the aim of describing English learning with the medium of Indonesian children poetry. The result shows that English learning is possible to be done by using Indonesian children poetry as the medium.

초등학교 영어교과를 적용한 프로그래밍 교육 모델 개발

초등학교 영어교과를 적용한 프로그래밍 교육 모델 개발

MODEL PEMBELAJARAN MAKE A MATCH UNTUK PEMBELAJARAN IPA YANG MENYENANGKAN

The learning process of Natural Science subject in elementary schools is supposed to implement method, strategy and model which have many variations, so that the ongoing learning process is perceived as something fun by the students; thus, it can enhance their motivation in learning. The selection of the method, strategy and learning model are supposed to be adjusted with the materials which will be delivered in class, with the purpose that there will be no learning material which is missed and in other hand, it has a purpose to trigger the students to be active and feel it fun to learn. The learning model of “make a match” is one of the learning models, which can be used in delivering natural science materials in elementary schools. It is because the learning model “make a match” has characteristic that is close to students’ characteristic that is fond of playing games. Besides, the learning materials of natural science are really close with the students’ life so that the uses of this learning model trigger the students to be more active and make the students perceive that learning natural science subject is fun that subsequently may enhance the competence of the students themselves as it is seen in their score.

INFLUENCE OF USE OF MIND MAPPING METHOD BY TEACHERS ON TEACHING PREPARATION IN BASIC SCHOOL IN SUBJECT OF MATERIALS TEACHING EYES LESSON SCIENCE NATURAL SCIENCE (IPA)

In terms of time, Mind Mapping can streamline the use of time in studying an information. This is mainly because this method can present a comprehensive picture of a thing in a short time. In other words, Mind Mapping is able to cut learning time by changing the pattern of linear recording into effective recording and at the same time directly understood by the individual. So is the preparation of teachers. Teaching preparation is a special tip in the successful delivery of a subject matter. One of the subjects in Elementary School (ES) is a Natural Science that in fact many proofs between theory and practice. Therefore, the Mind Mapping method in preparation for teaching is one of the special tips for the delivery of the material in its entirety. The more mature the preparation of a teacher in planning the lesson, the better prepared the teacher teaches. With Mind Mapping, the teacher must have tried to think about the things involved with the lesson to be conveyed, such as the tool of the demonstration, how to estimate the condition of the learning condition if using the props, how to use the props, or whether the learner should try the props We make / we serve. With Mind Mapping, teachers are ready to teach with all their abilities accompanied by learning tools that are prepared. Keywords: Mind Mapping, Preparation, Teaching.

近代歴史教育成立期における小学校の歴史授業論(第二部,第40号記念論叢)

近代歴史教育成立期における小学校の歴史授業論(第二部,第40号記念論叢)

Application of Physical Computing Education using Arduino Devices in Elementary School Subjects

Application of Physical Computing Education using Arduino Devices in Elementary School Subjects

NDC と参照のリンクを用いた小学校件名標目表と基本件名標目表（BSH）の統合的検索手法の検討

NDC と参照のリンクを用いた小学校件名標目表と基本件名標目表（BSH）の統合的検索手法の検討

Analisis Faktor Kecerdasan Mahasiswa PGMI STAI Raden Rahmat Ditinjau Dari Teori Multiple Intelligence

study program STAI Raden Rahmat Malang is as a primary teacher at levels of Madrasah/ Elementary School has four competencies, namely pedagogical, personality, social, and professional. Enactment as a classroom teacher as one of the Islamic Elementary School Teacher’s Education graduates profile is certainly an impact on the competencies required by the prospective graduates. Apart from being required to have a better understanding of the intelligence related to the type of learners, Islamic Elementary School Teacher’s Education students are required to master all subjects in Islamic Elementary School which incidentally have high levels of complexity. Based on such an exposure, the study aimed to describe the intelligence of Islamic Elementary School Teacher’s Education students in STAI Raden Rahmat Malang in terms of the theory of Multiple Intelligence, then determine the dominant type of intelligence they have. Analysis of the results of this study is expected to be useful for the improvement of the curriculum and the implementation of the study program in Islamic Elementary School Teacher’s Education classes at STAI Raden Rahmat Malang. This study uses a quantitative approach, observational type. Data were collected by questionnaires with respondents 30 students in primary STAI Raden Rahmat Malang. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and factor analysis. Based on an analysis tool used determines that musical intelligence factor cannot be used to analyze the intelligence of students in Elementary School Teacher’s Education and general type of intelligence of students in Elemntary School Teacher’s Education of STAI Raden Rahmat Malang included in the category of social intelligence that consists kinesthetic intelligence, interpersonal, intrapersonal and naturalist intelligence. Keywords: Intelligence, students in primary, Multiple Intelligence

Simulation-based Serious Games for Science Education and teacher assessment

This paper presents serious games developed for the science subject in elementary and middle schools, specifically on the three topics of “Force and Motion,” “State Change of Water,” and “Earth and Moon.” The PC game “Force and Motion” implemented frictional/gravitational/magnetic force simulations, in the mobile game “State Change of Water,” particle-based fluid simulations were implemented, and in the PC- and mobile-based multi-platform game “Earth and Moon,” a solar system simulation was implemented. In order to find out the essential components for the science educational games, the components of each topic were thoroughly analyzed, and then a game-based curriculum was developed for the components classified as having high- or mid-level difficulties in both teaching and learning. Based on the curriculum, the three games were created. The games were evaluated by elementary and middle school teachers, and the evaluation results showed that simulation-based serious games are promising tools for improving learning effects in science-related subjects.

Taiwanese Children’s Attitudes about English as a Foreign Language Learning

For children in Taiwan, learning English has sometimes been viewed as a burden because they are required to learn English by either parents or schools. Given that English is officially taught as a subject in elementary schools, children have to study English diligently if they aspire to achieve academic success. Recognizing the need for learning and studying English, little research, nonetheless, has investigated children’s opinions regarding the learning of English language in Taiwan. To fill this gap, this study examined twenty-five Taiwanese fifth graders’ attitudes about learning English at a primary school in Taipei City. Results showed that most Taiwanese children had positive attitudes about learning English. Despite the pressure of learning English, they still agreed with the government’s English learning policy. Suggestions concerning Chinese and English bilingual education practiced in Taiwan are also offered to benefit teachers and educators at the primary school levels.

“We're All Kids!” Picture Books and Cultural Awareness

ABSTRACTPicture books engage young learners across the elementary curriculum and can effectively help teach about a variety of social studies topics. Social studies may be a neglected subject in many elementary schools, but purposefully incorporating it through children's literature provides an effective means of advancing both literacy skills and social studies understanding. In this study, first graders from two different schools were each provided with five books related to social studies ideas as part of a summer reading program. A picture-sorting activity with six of the students as they began second grade found variations in cultural awareness. Students were found to display chauvinism and presentism more with images relating to a country they had not read about (China) than with one that was included in the books (Tanzania). This study found that providing students with opportunities to read picture books with text and images that accurately reflect contemporary life in different countries can help young students become attuned to cultural similarities and differences, which promotes cultural awareness.

TANGGAPAN PERSEPTUAL GURU BAHASA INGGRIS DI SD SE-SURAKARTA TERHADAP KEBIJAKAN PELAKSANAAN MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS DI SEKOLAH DASAR

This qualitative descriptive study aims to describe how the perceptual response of teachersof English in primary schools towards the government policy related to the implementationof English subjects in elementary school. Population of this research is Englishteachers at the elementary school in Surakarta and takes a sample of English teachersfrom primary schools in partnership with UMS PGSD as many as 20 teachers ofEnglish. Methods of data collection in this study using observations, interviews anddocumentation, and analysis with interactive analysis. In this research, the elementaryteachers as research respondents divided into two groups of teachers who have educationalbackgrounds of English and non-English language. These two groups, dividedinto four categories. The first category are teachers who have a background in Englisheducation with teaching experience less than or equal to ten years. The second categoryare teachers with educational background in English with teaching experience morethan ten years. The third categoryare teachers with backgrounds non English with teachingexperience less than ten years. The fourth category are teachers with backgroundsnon English with teaching experience more than ten years. The findings found in perceptualresponse from the four categories of teachers, show that basically they comprehendthat the implementation of English subjects in elementary school is very importantdue to many reasons. The teachers agree toward the implementation of Englishsubject at elementary school as long as it is conducted seriously and in a professionalways rather than as a additional curriculum.

Music Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Transgender Students and Supportive School Practices

The purpose of this study was to measure music teachers’ attitudes toward transgender individuals and toward school practices that support transgender students. Participants ( N = 612) included men and women who teach a variety of music subjects in elementary, middle, and high schools, in urban, suburban, and rural areas. An online questionnaire was distributed to participants representing 28 states in the United States. The questionnaire consisted of demographic information and several attitudinal statements designed to measure music teachers’ attitudes toward transgender individuals (MT-ATTI) and music teachers’ attitudes toward supportive school practices (MT-ATSSP). The results indicated that participants had fairly positive attitudes overall. Multiple regression analyses also revealed that gender and political persuasion on social issues significantly predicted participants’ scores on the MT-ATTI and the MT-ATSSP; female participants had more positive attitudes than did male participants, and individuals identifying as more socially liberal had more positive attitudes than did those identifying as more socially conservative. The variables of school location and age did not significantly predict scores on the MT-ATTI or the MT-ATSSP. Implications for teacher preparation programs and professional development are discussed, and future directions for research are recommended