PENDEKATAN PERSONAL GURU DALAM MEMBANGUN KETERLIBATAN BELAJAR SISWA KELAS X PADA PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA DI SMAN 3 SELONG

Abstract

Student engagement is a key indicator of successful learning. However, in Indonesian language classes, many students still demonstrate limited participation in asking questions, expressing opinions, and engaging in classroom discussions. One strategy that teachers can employ to address this issue is the implementation of a personal approach. This study aims to describe the implementation of teachers' personal approach in fostering the learning engagement of tenth-grade students in Indonesian language learning at SMA Negeri 3 Selong. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through participatory observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. Analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed that the teacher's personal approach was implemented through eight forms: greeting students and asking about their well-being, remembering and calling students by name, approaching students who appeared unmotivated, providing equal opportunities for all students to express their opinions, giving appreciation and positive reinforcement, providing individual assistance to students experiencing learning difficulties, establishing relaxed and supportive communication. These practices fostered positive teacher–student relationships and enhanced students' learning engagement, as reflected in their increased willingness to ask and answer questions, participate in discussions, express ideas, pay attention during lessons, and complete learning tasks.