EFEKTIVITAS METODE OUTDOOR STUDY (KELAS EDUKASI SORE) DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS SISWA KELAS 1 SDN 04 NAGARI TALANG TANGAH

Abstract

The learning motivation of first-grade elementary students in English subjects is still

relatively low, as seen from their lack of active participation and enthusiasm in class.

This study aims to determine the effect of the Outdoor Study method in the afternoon

education class program on students’ learning motivation in English. The research

used a quantitative approach with a One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The

sample consisted of 20 first-grade students from SDN 04 Nagari Talang Tangah.

The instrument used was a learning motivation questionnaire administered before

and after the intervention. The treatment involved teaching English using the

Outdoor Study method over three weeks, covering topics such as alphabet

recognition, basic emotions, and body parts through fun and interactive outdoor

activities. The results showed a noticeable increase in students’ learning motivation

after the implementation of the Outdoor Study method, as evidenced by a significant

difference between pretest and posttest results. Normality and homogeneity tests

confirmed that the data met the requirements for parametric analysis, and the paired

samples t-test showed a statistically significant difference in learning motivation.

These findings align with the theory of experiential learning, which emphasizes that

meaningful learning occurs when students actively experience the learning process.

Thus, the Outdoor Study method proves to be effective in enhancing elementary

students’ motivation, especially in learning English. This study recommends the

Outdoor Study as a contextual and suitable learning method for young learners.