Pengaruh Pemanfaatan Media Gambar terhadap Minat Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Kelas III SD Negeri 0602 Matondang

Abstract

In the learning process, teachers must apply teaching methods that can stimulate students’ responses and encourage them to learn actively, one of which is by using visual media in Indonesian language lessons. The use of visual media is expected to bring about changes in the learning process, enabling students to participate actively and enthusiastically in teaching and learning activities. This, in turn, is hoped to increase students’ learning interest in achieving educational goals, which include the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. This research was conducted at SD Negeri 0602 Matondang and discusses the use of visual media to enhance the learning interest of third-grade students in the Indonesian language subject. The research employed a qualitative method. The data collection techniques used were observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The results obtainedareas follows: (1) Students' interest in learning before using visual media showed that out of 30 students, only 5 (20%) were successful, while 25 (80%) were not. The average pre-test score fell into the very low category. After using visual media, 25 out of 30 students (80%) achieved mastery, while 5 (20%) did not. The average post-test scorewas 72. 33, whichfalls intothehigh category. (2) Students’ responses to the use of visual media were in the high category, with 80% giving a positive response during the learning process. Based on the results, it can be concluded that visual media has a significant effect on students’ learning outcomes in the Indonesian language subject at SDNegeri 0602 Matondang.