<![CDATA[The purpose of this research is to enhance students? awareness of democracy and learning achievement in class XI IIS 3 SMA Negeri 1 Tawangsari Sukoharjo by utilizing the controversial issues in mass media in historical learning.This research is a classroom action research (CAR). The research was conducted in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of plan, action, observation, and reflection. The subjects were 35 students of class XI IIS 3 SMA Negeri 1 Tawangsari. Source data was derived from teachers, the students and the learning process. Data collection techniques implemented by conducting tests, observations, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. Testing the data validity was by using triangulation techniques. Data analysis was conducted by using comparative descriptive analysis techniques.The results showed that; (1) the learning activities can be categorized went so well in the activities of teachers in teaching and students? learning activities in the classroom, so that the learning process goes well. Pre-cycle? achievement of learning activities was 69.50% increased to 74.78% in the first cycle and the second cycle increased up to 98.44%; (2) utilization of controversial issues in the mass media can enhance students? awareness of democracy and learning achievement in historical learning of class XI IIS 3 SMA Negeri 1 Tawangsari, showed from pre-cycle to the first cycle and from first cycle to second cycle. Pre-cycle students' awareness of democracy at 75.17% increased to 77.30% in the first cycle and in the second cycle increased up to 91.30%; (3) enhancment of student? learning achievement on pre-cycle at 1.85 increased to 3.20 in the first cycle and successfully developed into 3.89 point in second cycle with 100% completeness from minimum completeness criteria og history subject.The conclusion of the research of the historical learning based on the controversial issues in the mass media can increase students? awareness of democracy and learning achievement of class IIS 3 SMA Negeri 1 Tawangsari Sukoharjo.]]>
