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Problem-Based Learning with Environmental Integration: An Action Research Study on Fifth-Grade Indonesian Language Achievement Miftahul Hidayati; Rizal Rizal; Muhammad Aqil; Kadek Hariana; Muhammad Fasli; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2789

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Student learning outcomes in Indonesian language subjects remain suboptimal in rural elementary schools, necessitating pedagogical innovations that leverage locally available resources. This study examined the effectiveness of implementing a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model assisted by environmental resources in improving Indonesian language learning outcomes among fifth-grade students. This classroom action research employed the Kemmis and McTaggart spiral model across two cycles at SDN 3 Sirenja, involving nine fifth-grade students. Data were collected through structured observation protocols documenting teacher and student activities, field notes, and criterion-referenced achievement tests. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine individual absorption rates and classical learning mastery, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis following Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña's framework. Classical learning completeness increased dramatically from 11.11% at baseline to 88.88% in Cycle II, exceeding the institutional standard of 80%. Classical absorption rates improved from 32.22% to 80%, while teacher activity increased from 80.64% to 87.17% and student activity rose from 71.42% to 87.90%, indicating transformed classroom dynamics. The findings demonstrate that environment-assisted PBL significantly enhances Indonesian language learning in rural contexts by transforming passive instruction into active, student-centered learning. This approach offers a sustainable pedagogical model for resource-constrained schools, leveraging local environmental resources rather than requiring expensive materials or technology infrastructure.
Improving Sixth-Grade Students' Speaking Competence through the Storytelling Method in Indonesian Language Learning Musdalifah Ibrahim; Muhammad Aqil; Surahman Wilade; Yun Ratna Lagandesa; Muhammad Fasli
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2903

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This classroom action research investigated the effectiveness of the storytelling method in enhancing sixth-grade students' speaking skills in Bahasa Indonesia instruction at SDN 2 Inpres Matanga, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The study addressed persistent challenges of limited oral expression, speaking anxiety, and teacher-centered instruction that restrict students' communicative competence development. Employing Kemmis and McTaggart's action research model, the intervention was implemented across two cycles with 20 students (8 boys, 12 girls) during September 2025. Data were collected through structured observations, speaking performance assessments, questionnaires, and documentation, analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative methods. Results demonstrated substantial improvements across all speaking dimensions: pronunciation increased from 60.71% to 85.71%, language use from 67.86% to 96.43%, intonation from 57.14% to 85.71%, and creativity with confidence from 62.50% to 92.86%. Overall performance advanced from 62.05% (Fair) to 90.18% (Excellent), with universal mastery achievement (100% of students) and active participation rising from 63% to 92.85%. Teacher performance improved from 90% to 100%. These findings validate storytelling as an effective pedagogical strategy grounded in constructivist, sociocultural, and communicative language teaching frameworks. The method successfully transformed passive learners into confident speakers by providing authentic communicative contexts, reducing speaking anxiety, and fostering collaborative classroom culture. This study contributes empirical evidence supporting narrative-based instruction in elementary language education and offers practical strategies for developing students' oral communication competence.
Exploring Contextual Teaching Effects on Student Motivation in Elementary Language Learning Alma Safira; Yusdin B M Gagaramusu; Khairunnisa Khairunnisa; Muhammad Fasli; Nurul Fitria Fitria Aras; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3278

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Low student motivation in Indonesian language learning at the elementary level remains a persistent pedagogical challenge, often stemming from conventional teaching approaches that fail to connect academic content with students' lived experiences. This study examined the effect of Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) on fourth-grade students' learning motivation in Indonesian language instruction. A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed with 28 fourth-grade students at Al-Khairaat Tondo Elementary School, Palu City, Indonesia. Data were collected through learning motivation questionnaires, classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. Analysis included descriptive statistics, Shapiro-Wilk normality test, and paired-samples t-test. Observational data revealed high student engagement (80-100% participation), with most students categorized as having Good (n=13) or Very Good (n=6) motivation levels post-intervention. Descriptive statistics showed an increase in mean scores from 64.27 (pretest) to 69.12 (posttest). However, inferential analysis indicated this difference was not statistically significant, t(24) = -0.716, p = 0.481. While CTL implementation was associated with enhanced classroom engagement and positive motivational responses, the intervention did not produce statistically significant changes in self-reported motivation. The findings suggest CTL holds pedagogical value for fostering participatory learning environments but requires extended duration and complementary autonomy-supporting strategies to generate measurable motivational shifts. Future research should employ control-group designs with longer intervention periods.
Adaptive Classroom Management Strategies and Student Learning Discipline in a Rural Elementary School Riska Tolodo; Bau Ratu; Pahriadi Pahriadi; Herlina Herlina; Muhammad Fasli
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i2.3486

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Effective classroom management is fundamental to fostering student learning discipline, yet empirical evidence from rural, resource-constrained elementary schools remains limited. This study examined how teachers' classroom management strategies contribute to creating a conducive learning environment and improving student discipline in such an underrepresented context.  A qualitative descriptive design was employed at SDN Inpres Sumondung, Banggai Islands Regency, Central Sulawesi. One Grade III classroom teacher and four students were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected via structured classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using Miles et al.'s (2014) interactive model,  comprising data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing ,  with triangulation to ensure trustworthiness.  Five classroom management strategies were consistently observed: collaborative rule-setting, flexible physical environment arrangement, structured instructional time management, persuasive teacher–student interaction, and systematic positive reinforcement. Student learning discipline was predominantly demonstrated through punctual attendance and assignment completion, while rule compliance during learning remained partial.  These strategies collectively fostered a participatory and relational classroom climate that supported student discipline even under severe infrastructural constraints. Notably, teacher-improvised micro-zone arrangements produced unexpected reductions in off-task behavior, suggesting that spatial agency can partially compensate for resource deficits.  Adaptive, relational, and participatory classroom management practices can effectively cultivate learning discipline in rural elementary schools, advancing the proposition that teacher agency, not resource adequacy, constitutes the primary determinant of management effectiveness.