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An Analysis of the Communication Skills of Fifth Grade Students at SDN TAMAN Julianti, Reka; Nurulpaik, Iik; Sopandi, Wahyu; Somantri, Mubarok; Supriatna, Encep; Bakti, Rani Citra Mutia
International Conference on Elementary Education Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Proceedings The 8th International Conference on Elementary Education
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Communication skills are one of the basic abilities that must be developed since elementary school because they play a crucial role in the learning process and social interactions at school. However, in reality, many elementary school students still experience difficulties in expressing ideas,expressing opinions, and actively participating in learning activities. This condition was also found at SDN Taman, Kibin District, where some students demonstrated suboptimal communication skills. This study aims to analyze the level of communication skills of fifth grade students at SDN Taman, Kibin District. The type of research used was descriptive quantitative with a sample of 52 students. The research instrument was an observation sheet based on four indicators of communication skills according to Budiono and Abdurrohman (2020), namely the ability to listen well, express ideas and thoughts effectively, convey information clearly, and provide responses to the opinions of others. The results showed that students' overall communication skills were in the sufficient category with an average score of 60%. Two indicators that achieved good results were listening and responding skills, while the other two indicators, expressing ideas and conveying information, remained in the sufficient categories. Based on these results, it is recommended that teachers implement learning models that encourage interaction, discussion, and presentation, to help students more actively express ideas and improve their overall communication skills.
The Effectiveness of Augmented Reality-Based Learning Media on Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Science and Social Studies in the Solar System Topic at SDN Sanding 2 Wulandari, Hesti; Nurulpaik, Iik; Sopandi, Wahyu; Triwahyuni, Ida
International Conference on Elementary Education Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Proceedings The 8th International Conference on Elementary Education
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Students' conceptual understanding of Natural Sciences and Social Sciences (IPAS) on the topic of the solar system is still low due to the dominance of conventional, non-interactive learning media. This condition highlights the need for technological innovations that provide contextual and engaging learning experiences. This study aims to test the effectiveness of Augmented Reality (AR)-based learning media in improving students' conceptual understanding. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design, involving two sixth-grade classes at SDN Sanding 2, Petir District, with a total of 60 students. The experimental class used AR media, while the control class used conventional 2D images. Data were collected through pretest and posttest assessments. Data were analyzed using an independent t-test to determine the difference in the average score increase between the experimental and control groups, after first conducting a normality and homogeneity prerequisite test. The results of the independent t-test show that t_count = 5.92 > t_table = 2.00 with a p-value of 0.000, indicating a significant difference between the two groups. The average conceptual understanding score in the experimental class increased by 18.6 points, compared to 6.4 points in the control class. These findings indicate that Augmented Reality-based learning media effectively improves conceptual understanding and student engagement in learning about the solar system in elementary education.
The Effect of Morning Wake-Up Habits on Elementary School Students’ Learning Readiness In The Perspective of Character Education Marselina, Linda; Nurulpaik, Iik; Somantri, Mubarok; Supriatna, Encep; Marpian, Marpian
International Conference on Elementary Education Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Proceedings The 8th International Conference on Elementary Education
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Character education and the development of positive habits, such as waking up early, are crucial for fostering self-discipline and ensuring students' readiness to learn, aligning with the global focus on Non-Cognitive Skills (NCS). This study aims to quantitatively measure and analyze the significant effect of the morning wake-up habit intervention on increasing the learning readiness of fifthgrade students at SDN Blokang. A quantitative descriptive approach was employed, involving 32 students in a single class (total sampling) at SDN Blokang. Data were collected via pre-test and posttest questionnaires using a 4-point Likert scale following a two-week intervention period focused on positive morning routines. Analysis showed a substantial positive effect: student learning readiness increased from a mean of 18.75 to 23.10, with the percentage of students in the high category rising from 31.25% to 93.75%. The Pearson correlation coefficient was highly significant at r=0.877 (p<0.05), and the Effect Size was calculated as d=1.36, indicating a very large impact. The consistent, disciplined morning wake-up habit functions as a highly effective behavioral intervention that significantly enhancesstudents' physical, mental, and emotional learning readiness. This provides strong empirical evidence supporting the integration of morning routines as a primary strategy in character education programs
Trends and Effectiveness of Learning Models in Improving Elementary School Students’ Explanatory Text Writing Skills: A Systematic Literature Review Sugiarti, Dini; Nurulpaik, Iik; Sopandi, Wahyu; Rizkiah, Arni
International Conference on Elementary Education Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Proceedings The 8th International Conference on Elementary Education
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This study aims to analyze the trends and effectiveness of learning models used to improve explanatory text writing skills in elementary school students. This study used the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Articles were collected from the Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases with a publication range of 2015–2024. Of the total 120 articles identified, nine articles met the inclusion criteria and were further analyzed. The synthesis results show that constructivist-based learning models such as Project-Based Learning (PjBL), Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL), Discovery Learning, Genre-Based Approach (GBA), and RADEC are effective in improving students' explanatory text writing skills. This effectiveness is related to the characteristics of the model, which emphasizes active engagement, collaboration, reflection, and higher-order thinking processes. This study recommends that elementary school teachers strengthen their pedagogical competencies in applying innovative learning models that are appropriate to the characteristics of students and the texts being taught.
Application of STEAM Project Based Learning Model to Improve Mathematical Creativity of Sixth Grade Students at SDN Binong, Pamarayan Novia, Gita; Sopandi, Wahyu; Nurulpaik, Iik; Ulfah, Maria
International Conference on Elementary Education Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Proceedings The 8th International Conference on Elementary Education
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Mathematics learning in elementary schools is often still oriented towards final results and calculation skills alone, rather than the creative thinking process of students. Phenomena in the field show that most students experience difficulties when faced with contextual problems that require flexible and innovative thinking. This indicates that procedural learning has not been able to foster creativity and mathematical imagination. To address this challenge, this study aims to examine the effectiveness of project-based STEAM learning in improving the mathematical creativity of sixth-grade students at SDN Binong Elementary School in Pamarayan District. The study uses a quantitative approach with a one group pretest-posttest design, involving 28 students. The instruments used are mathematical creativity tests and learning activity observation sheets. The results of the analysis using a paired t-test showed a significant increase in students' mathematical creativity, with a pretest average score of 60.7 and a posttest average score of 84.2 (t = 9.03; p < 0.05). The most prominent improvement occurred in the aspects of originality and flexibility of thinking. These results indicate that project-based STEAM learning is able to transform the classroom into a space for exploring ideas, fostering the courage to innovate, and developing creative thinking skills in the context of real life.
The Effect of the STEAM Learning Model on Problem-Solving Skills in Science Education for Third-Grade Students at SDN Kamasan 1 Paridah, Nur; Sopandi, Wahyu; Nurulpaik, Iik; Fitriani, Yulianti; Rokayah, Eroh
International Conference on Elementary Education Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Proceedings The 8th International Conference on Elementary Education
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Science and Social Studies (IPAS) learning in elementary schools plays a crucial role in developing students’ critical and problem-solving abilities. However, preliminary observations at SDN Kamasan 1, Cinangka District, revealed that third-grade students still struggle to identify problems and design contextual solutions in IPAS learning activities. This study aims to determine the effect of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) learning model on students’ problem solving skills. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group, involving 52 students divided into an experimental class (n = 26) and a control class (n = 26). The experimental class received learning through the STEAM model, while the control class used conventional learning. Data were collected through problem-solving tests and observation sheets, and analyzed using an independent sample t-test. The results showed that the mean posttest score of the experimental class (M = 84.12, SD = 6.45) was significantly higher than that of the control class (M = 72.31, SD = 7.28), with t(50) = 6.42, p < 0.001. The effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.15) indicated a strong influence of the STEAM model on students’ problem-solving skills. These findings suggest that the STEAM learning model effectively enhances students’ ability to connect IPAS concepts to real-life situations, promoting creativity and collaboration in 21st-century learning contexts.