Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 9 No. 4 (2025): Journal of Educational Sciences

Improving Students’ Learning Interest Using Cooperative Learning: The TGT Model in Fourth Grade IPAS

Sani, Nurul Kami (Unknown)
S. Pontoh, Aprilia Monica (Unknown)
Zulnuraini, Zulnuraini (Unknown)
Nashrullah, Nashrullah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jul 2025

Abstract

This study aims to enhance elementary students’ learning interest in Science and Social Studies (IPAS) through the application of the cooperative learning model, Teams Games Tournament (TGT). The research was conducted as Classroom Action Research (CAR) involving two cycles, each consisting of two meetings. Data were collected using a yes/no learning interest questionnaire and observation sheets measuring both teacher and student activity. The TGT model was implemented through five main stages: class presentation, team study, games, tournaments, and rewards. The results demonstrated a substantial increase in the implementation quality of teaching activities, with teacher activity scores improving from 85.3% in Cycle I to 97.1% in Cycle II, and student activity scores from 82% to 97%. Furthermore, students’ average learning interest rose from 50.8% in the first cycle to 83% in the second. Improvements were also observed across all interest indicators, including attention, enjoyment, curiosity, and participation. These findings indicate that the TGT model effectively supports a student-centered, interactive, and engaging learning environment, fostering emotional involvement and active participation. Therefore, the TGT model is recommended as a promising instructional strategy for increasing learning interest in primary education settings.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JES

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...