Implementasi Metode Diskusi dan Resitasi dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Mata Pelajaran PKn Siswa Kelas V SDN Ambat

Abstract

This research is aimed to know (1) How is the implementation of Discussion and Recitation method
in improving students’ activeness in learning PKn? and (2) is the application of Discussion and Recitation
method able to improve students’ achievement in learning PKn?. This research uses Classroom Action
Research. Data of the research are collected by using observation and field note and are analysed through data
reduction, inference, follow up, and conclusion drawing. The result of the research shows that Discussion and
Recitation method is able to improve students’ activeness in learning PKn. The students’ activeness in learning
PKn is stimulated through giving appreciation as well as giving additional scores to active students during the
discussion proses. this condition is proved by the fluency of the students in learning, writing, memorizing PKn
learning materials being discussed in settled groups. Thus, it can be concluded that application of Discussion
and Recitation method can improve students’ activeness and students’ achievement in learning PKn in SDN
Ambat Kecamatan Janapria Kabupaten Lombok Tengah in academic year 2015/2016. Therefore, it is
suggested that teachers implement Discussion and Recitation method in teaching PKn towards students
elementary