Pop-Up Book As a Media in Improving Learning Activity

Abstract

The aims of this research are (1) Knowing the process of increasing the learning activity of class III students of SD Negeri 30/VIII Wirotho Agung on weather material by using the media Pop-Up Book. (2) Knowing the increase in the learning activity of class III students of SD Negeri 30/VIII Wirotho Agung on weather material by using the media Pop-Up Book. The indicators in this study were participating in carrying out their learning assignments, being involved in problem solving, asking other students or the teacher if they did not understand the lesson. The research method used is Classroom Action Research with a case study type of research. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. The data obtained were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Results of research on the use of mediaPop-Up Book in class III students show that students' attention is more focused on learning, this can increase student learning activity. Media use Pop-Up Book on the theme of weather can increase student learning activity. This is based on the percentage of student learning activeness in cycle I meeting 1 was 42.7% in sufficient criteria, cycle I meeting 2 was 54.3% in good criteria but did not meet the indicators of success, cycle II meeting I was 73.9% in good criteria but has not yet achieved success indicators, cycle II meeting 2 is 87.1% in the very good category and has met the criteria for action success. The indicator of success is said to be successful if learning activity reaches 75% with good criteria. Thus it can be concluded that each cycle has increased the activeness of student learning so that this research can be said to be successful.

Keyword: Learning Activeness, Media Pop-Up Book