Open Classroom Climate: Project Citizen Model in Civic Education Learning Activity

Abstract

AbstrakPembelajaran pendidikan kewarganegaraan berbasis portofolio berupaya untuk fokus pada siswa agar memiliki pengetahuan dan pemahaman, keterampilan dan sikap, nilai-nilai, dan disposisi yang mengarahkan mereka secara aktif berpartisipasi dalam berperan dan tanggung jawab di dalam kehidupan mereka sehari-hari. Siswa belajar secara mandiri dalam kelompok kecil dengan difasilitasi oleh guru dan menggunakan berbagai sumber belajar di sekolah dan di luar sekolah. Project citizen memberikan keyakinan kepada siswa memiliki kemampuan untuk memberikan analisis masalah, mengumpulkan tugas, dan menjadi lebih kreatif. Iklim kelas terbuka menjadi faktor penting dalam membangkitkan motivasi dan minat siswa dalam pembelajaran pendidikan kewarganegaraan sehingga tercipta interaksi dan hubungan yang demokratis di dalam kelas. Penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode kuasi eksperimen dilakukan pada kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol sebanyak enam kali pertemuan (enam minggu) untuk melihat perbedaan implementasi diantara kedua kelas yang berbeda berdasarkan aspek motivasi, interaksi dan kerjasama di dalam kelompok. Temuan dari penelitian ini adalah: (1) pengalaman belajar yang terintegrasi memberikan kesadaran kepada siswa bahwa keseimbangan antara hak dan kewajiban sangat penting sebagai warga negara dan mencari solusi alternatif untuk penyelesaian masalah di sekitar siswa/masyarakat; (2) secara signifikan model belajar ini meningkatkan aktivitas kerjasama dan motivasi siswa. AbstractCivic education portfolio-based learning seeks to focus on students' ownership of knowledge and understanding, skills and attitudes, values, and dispositions that lead them to actively participate in their roles and responsibilities in their lives. Students learn independently in small groups with facilities from teachers and use a variety of learning resources at school and outside of school. Project citizen gives students confidence that students have the ability to provide problem analysis, collect tasks, and be more creative. The purpose of this research is to explore open classroom climate becomes an important factor in generating motivation and interest in students in civic education learning, thus creating democratic interaction and connection in the class. Quantitative research using the quasi-experiment method was conducted in the experimental class and the control class with a duration of six meeting to analyze the differences between the two classes in motivation, interaction, and teamwork activity aspect. The findings of this study are: (1) integrated learning experiences provide awareness to students that the balance between rights and obligations is very important as a citizen and look for alternative solutions to problems around the community; (2) significantly this learning technique increase student cooperation performance and motivation.

Strengthening civic education through project citizen as an incubator for democracy education

“…The concept of mutual cooperation and deliberation is a cultural value of the nation. Thus, cooperation is a social capital that must be explored and optimized in the learning process in the classroom (Adha et al, 2019). In addition, project citizens can simulate a democratic process, leadership, and decision making by making students think critically, involved in achieving the common good, maintain and promote democratic values, and willing to fight for equal opportunities and respect diversity (Gutiérrez & Pineda-Alfonso, 2013;Healy, 2019).…”

Project-based civics education: A case study of a university research center

“…This program allows students to participate in government and civil society while conducting social action for critical thinking, dialogue, discussion, negotiation, cooperation, modesty, tolerance, decision-making, and public interest (Center for Civic Education, 1998, 1-11). The expected outcomes of Project Citizen are to increase the quality of intelligent, innovative, participatory, respective, and responsible citizens (Adha et al, 2019;Trisiana, 2015).…”

Dampak Bentuk Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw Dan Motivasi Belajar Terhadap Prestasi Belajar di Universitas Bhayangkara

“…Motivasi belajar yang tinggi diperkirakan akan meningkatkan prestasi belajar. Menurut Prastya Irawan dkk, mengutip hasil penelitian(Adha et al, 2019) dan Fyan dan Maehr mengatakan bahwa faktor motivasi sangat berperan dalam belajar. Walberg dkk menyimpulkan bahwa motivasi mempunyai kontribusi antara 11-20 persen terhadap prestasi belajar.…”