UPAYA PENINGKATAN SEPAK SILA DALAM TAKRAW PADA SISWA KELAS VIII MTs AS’ADIYAH ITTERUNG MELALUI METODE COOPERATIVE LEARNING

Abstract

This study aimed to improve the basic sepak sila skill in sepak takraw through the Cooperative Learning method among eighth-grade students of MTs As’adiyah Itterung. This Classroom Action Research consisted of two cycles, each comprising planning, action, observation, and reflection. The participants were 18 eighth-grade students. Data were collected through practical skill tests, observation, and documentation, and analyzed descriptively using quantitative and qualitative techniques. The results showed a progressive improvement in learning outcomes. In the pre-action stage, the class mean was 44.16 and only 1 student (5.56%) achieved mastery. In Cycle I, the mean increased to 62.05 and 4 students (22.22%) achieved mastery, while 14 students (77.78%) had not reached mastery. After improvements were made in Cycle II, the mean increased to 74.60 and 17 students (94%) achieved mastery, with 1 student (6%) remaining below the mastery criterion. The improvement was supported by systematic demonstrations, increased practice opportunities, heterogeneous group formation, direct teacher guidance, peer feedback, and stronger student participation. The findings indicate that Cooperative Learning can improve students’ basic sepak sila skills and create a more active, collaborative, and motivating physical education learning process.