SAPI PERAH (SATU PION PENJELAJAH SEJARAH) SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN IPS SEJARAH HINDU BUDHA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS IV SDN SAMIRONO YOGYAKARTA

Abstract

This research aims to (1) to find out the application of Sapi Perah learning
media to the grade IV SDN Samirono, (2) to find out the process of learning history of
Hinduism and Buddhism through the use of Sapi Perah learning media, and (3) to
reveal the improvement of the understanding and learning ability of grade IV students
of Samirono Elementary School. The method used is classroom action research
involving two cycles. In the first cycle, the students were given a description of the
history of Hinduism and Buddhism. Then, they were given a pre test on the material
that has been taught and tried to apply the Sapi Perah learning media. However, the
results were not satisfying because they were not enthusiastic in learning. The second
cycle was conducted by applying the learning media of Sapi Perah again. In the second
cycle optimal results were obtained. The students’ learning outcomes of the history of
Hinduism and Buddhism improved. The results of this research are (1) the application
of a learning media Sapi Perah can improve the students’ understanding of the history
of Hinduism and Buddhism and (2) the learning process in the classroom becomes
more interesting because of the use of the media of Sapi Perah.