PENERAPAN MODEL PROJECT BASED LEARNING MAMPU MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELAJAR SISWA KELAS III DI MIN 4 MUARO JAMBI PADA MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN PANCASILA

Abstract

Students’ interest in learning in Pendidikan Pancasila lessons in Grade III at MIN 4 Muaro Jambi was still relatively low. This was indicated by students’ lack of attention, interest, active participation, and involvement during the learning process. This study aimed to determine the improvement of students’ learning interest through the implementation of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model in Pendidikan Pancasila, particularly the “Getting to Know Pancasila” topic, among Grade III students at MIN 4 Muaro Jambi. This study employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) using the Kemmis and McTaggart model, which was conducted in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The research subjects were 25 students. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods. The results showed that the implementation of the Project Based Learning model improved students’ learning interest. The percentage of students achieving the learning-interest criterion increased from 36% in the pre-cycle to 72% in Cycle I and 96% in Cycle II. Learning activities also increased from 77.5% in Cycle I to 93% in Cycle II. These results indicate that the predetermined success indicator was achieved. Therefore, the Project Based Learning model can be used as an alternative learning model to improve students’ learning interest and create more active, engaging, and meaningful Pendidikan Pancasila learning.