Penerapan Model Discovery Learning dalam Meningkatkan Keaktifan Siswa di TK Kasih Bunda, Kab. Tanah Datar

Abstract

Early childhood tends to absorb new knowledge if it happens in concrete real life. So that teachers must be able to provide learning based on realistic experiences, learning methods are needed that can stimulate student activeness. This research was held at TK Kasih Bunda (Kindergarten), Tanah Datar District. This study aimed to 1). Describe the application of the Discovery Learning Model in TK Kasih Bunda, 2). See the benefits of the Discovery Learning Model in learning proccess, 3). See the teacher's responses to the application of the Discovery Learning Model in learning proccess. In addition, the method used in this study was qualitative with descriptive methods. The subject of the study was the teacher and students of Kasih Bunda Kindergarten. The data analysis technique applied is descriptive data analysis, using the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The data collection techniques applied two sources of data, namely primary and secondary sources. The strategy in collecting data was through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. In short, the findings of this study were that the application of the Discovery Learning Model ran properly implemented and it can increase students’ activity. The applied to three learning activities which were dancing, prayer, and gardening practices. Thus, the Discovery Learning Model has been proven to have a positive impact on increasing activeness, independence, self-confidence, courage, and be able to improve students' skills in TK Kasih Bunda, Tanah Datar District. Keywords: Discovery Learning Model; Students’ Activity; Kindergarten Abstrak Anak usia dini cenderung menyerap suatu ilmu baru jika hal tersebut terjadi dalam kehidupan nyata yang bersifat konkrit. Sehingga guru harus mampu menyediakan pembelajaran yang berbasis pengalaman-pengalaman realistis maka diperlukan metode pembelajaran yang dapat merangsang keaktifan siswa. Penelitian ini diselenggarakan di TK Kasih Bunda, Kab. Tanah Datar. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu 1). Menggambarkan penerapan model Discovery Learning di TK Kasih Bunda, 2). Mengetahui manfaat model Discovery Learning dalam pembelajaran, 3). Mengetahui tanggapan guru terhadap penerapan model Discovery Learning dalam pembelajaran. Jenis penelitian ini menerapkan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Subjek penelitian yaitu guru dan siswa TK Kasih Bunda. Teknik analisis data yang diterapkan ialah analisis data deskriptif, menggunakan tahap reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Teknik pengumpulan data menerapkan dua sumber data yaitu sumber primer dan sekunder. Strategi dalam pengumpulan data yaitu melalui observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini yaitu penerapan model Discovery Learning berjalan lancar dan tepat dilaksanakan dan dapat meningkatkan keaktifan siswa. Diterapkan pada tiga kegiatan pembelajaran yaitu praktik menari, praktik ibadah salat, dan praktik berkebun. Simpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu model Discovery Learning terbukti memberikan dampak yang positif terhadap peningkatkan keaktifan, kemandirian, percaya diri, keberanian, dan terbukti mampu meningkatkan keterampilan siswa di TK Kasih Bunda, Kab. Tanah Datar Kata kunci: Discovery Learning; Keaktifan Siswa; Taman Kanak-Kanak