EKSPLORASI POTENSI PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS GAME DALAM MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI PEMBELAJARAN IPS KELAS 5 DI SEKOLAH

Abstract

Improving the achievement of Social Studies learning at the elementary school level is a challenge that continues to be faced in an effort to improve the quality of education. One of the innovations that can be applied is game-based learning. This research aims to explore the potential of game-based learning in improving the achievement of grade 5 social studies learning in elementary schools. The main problem faced is the low interest and motivation of students towards social studies learning, as well as the lack of active involvement in the teaching-learning process. The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of using game-based learning on social studies learning achievement, as well as measuring the level of student interest and motivation towards the learning. This research methodology uses a quantitative approach with a pretest-posttest control group experimental design. The research sample consisted of two 5th grade classes at an elementary school, one class as the experimental group that received game-based learning, and one class as the control group that received conventional learning. The results showed a significant increase in social studies learning achievement in the experimental group compared to the control group. In addition, there was an increase in students' interest and motivation towards social studies learning through game-based approach. The implication of this study is that game-based learning can be an effective strategy to improve social studies learning achievement and increase student engagement in the learning process. The findings provide a basis for the development of more innovative and interesting learning methods in order to improve the quality of social studies learning at the elementary school level.