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Nurul Hidayati Zahro
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Joyful Learning: Implementation and Its Impact on HOTS for Elementary School Students Nurul Hidayati Zahro; Harun Joko Prayitno; Sarilan; Dhina Cahya Rohim
Journal of Deep Learning Vol. 2, No. 1, June 2026
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta in Collaboration with Kemdikdasmen RI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/jdl.v2i1.11846

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21st-century learning demands that students possess higher-order thinking skills (HOTS), yet practices in elementary schools still largely utilize conventional methods that do not support the development of these abilities. This study aims to describe the implementation of the joyful learning approach at State Elementary School 3 Banjarejo and analyze its impact on students' HOTS. The study used a mixed-methods approach with an embedded concurrent design, involving 15 fifth-grade students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and HOTS tests before and after the treatment. The results showed that the joyful learning approach was implemented contextually through various participatory activities such as educational games, discussions, creative projects, and role-playing. This implementation created a fun, child-friendly learning atmosphere and encouraged active student engagement. Quantitative data analysis showed a significant increase in HOTS scores, with an average gain score of 0.44 and the highest increase in the creativity indicator. In conclusion, the joyful learning approach is effective in improving elementary school students' higher-order thinking skills, even in the context of rural schools with limited facilities.
Co-Authors Dhina Cahya Rohim Harun Joko Prayitno Sarilan