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Teacher Strategies to Improve Students’ Learning Motivation in History Class: A Descriptive Qualitative Study in SMP Negeri 19 Palu Almaidah Almaidah; Iskandar Iskandar; Minarni Nongtji; Lukman Lukman
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol. 10 No. 4 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences
Publisher : FKIP - Universitas Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.4.p.307-318

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The research investigates how teachers at SMP Negeri 19 Palu work to boost student motivation in history classes. The researchers used descriptive qualitative research methods to study how teachers implement their methods and assess their effects on student motivation. The study involved a history teacher and seventh-grade students as its participants. The researchers collected data through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The researchers used qualitative analysis methods to analyze data by conducting data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing processes. The findings demonstrate that teachers use different methods to create a learning environment which helps students increase their motivation from learning materials that teachers connect to their real-world experiences. The methods used by teachers lead to higher levels of student excitement and classroom involvement which drives their interest in studying history. The research establishes that effective teaching methods which require teachers to develop innovative strategies play a vital role in enhancing student motivation and advancing the educational system. Teachers should develop new teaching methods which focus on student needs to maintain and boost student motivation for learning activities.
Implementation of Student Centered Learning in History Class: A Qualitative Study at SMA Lab School Untad Palu Isnaeni Isnaeni; Nuraedah Nuraedah; Haliadi Haliadi; Minarni Nongtji
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol. 10 No. 4 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences
Publisher : FKIP - Universitas Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jes.10.4.p.319-335

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The research investigates how Student Centered Learning (SCL) operates in history classes at SMA Lab School Untad Palu and assesses its effects on student participation and their educational experiences. The research used a qualitative descriptive research method. The research involved two history teachers and fourteen students from eleventh grade. The researchers collected data through three methods which included classroom observations and semi-structured interviews as well as documentation. The researchers analyzed the data using the Miles and Huberman interactive model which consists of three steps: data reduction and data display and conclusion drawing. The results show that SCL implementation occurred through three elements which included systematic planning and interactive classroom activities and process-based evaluation. Teachers conducted their role as facilitators by creating opportunities for students to engage in group discussions and presentations and reflective activities. The results show that students’ participation increased significantly because they developed more confidence in sharing their thoughts and working together with others. Students demonstrated two positive outcomes: they showed increased motivation and their critical thinking abilities improved. The SCL method successfully improved history learning because it created an authentic learning experience that centered on student needs despite the obstacles of time constraints and diverse student learning capabilities.