PENERAPAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING BERBASIS ISU SOSIAL AKTUAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN COLLABORATION SISWA KELAS IV SD

Abstract

The background of this research is based on the low collaboration skills of Grade IV students, as indicated by students who tend to be passive during group discussions, low confidence in expressing opinions during group discussions, and the dominance of certain students while other members remain uninvolved in group discussions. This study aims to improve students' collaboration skills through the application of a Problem Based Learning model based on current social issues. The research was conducted at UPT SDN 006 Langgini with 27 students as subjects, using a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach consisting of two cycles. Each cycle includes planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research instruments consisted of teacher and student activity observation sheets and collaboration skills assessments. The results showed an improvement in students' collaboration skills at every meeting. In Cycle I Meeting I, the mastery of students' collaboration skills was 51.85% (14 students) in the Very Poor category, increasing in Cycle I Meeting II to 62.96% (17 students) in the Poor category. Furthermore, in Cycle II Meeting I, the mastery of students' collaboration skills reached 74.07% (20 students) in the Fair category, and increased in Cycle II Meeting II to 85.18% (23 students) in the Good category. Thus, in Cycle II Meeting II, classical mastery had reached the research success indicator of ≥80%. This improvement demonstrates that the Problem Based Learning model based on current social issues is effective in enhancing students' collaboration skills. Therefore, it can be concluded that the application of the Problem Based Learning model based on current social issues can improve the collaboration skills of Grade IV students at UPT SDN 006 Langgini.