Early
Condition of students in class IX-1 of State Middle Schools 1 Sei Bingai has a low interest in learning. Learning methods that do not involve all students cause students to not be enthusiastic about learning, Therefore, teachers apply student-centered learning, namely through practical methods on the role of plants in preventing erosion.
CHALLENGE
The challenge in implementing learning through practical methods is:
Requires a lot of equipment and materials to carry out the practicum
Not all students bring the specified materials, Students' understanding of learning and practical steps is still low.
ACTION
Several stages in student-centered learning using practical methods.
Stage of Preparation
At this stage the teacher maps students based on student readiness, student learning profiles and their respective interests. Teachers group groups based on students' learning interests to make it easier for them to understand and carry out learning well. At this stage, students are also asked to prepare the materials and equipment needed according to the worksheet according to their group. To help this be achieved, the teacher provides equipment and materials that students do not have to facilitate the learning process.. Students are also given teaching materials in the form of learning videos for them to study at home before learning activities at school are carried out to make it easier for them when they carry out practical learning activities.
Implementation Level
At the implementation stage, students carry out practical activities based on their groups in accordance with students' learning readiness, namely their initial level of understanding of the material and practical procedures., Students are grouped into very capable groups, capable enough and groups that need intensive assistance.
The process that takes place is::
Introduction
Through the opening, students are asked to prepare themselves by praying and focusing on studying
Core activities
the teacher modifies the learning environment so that it suits the learning objectives and student characteristics
Students practice with their respective groups.
- The teacher goes around accompanying the students to ensure they do their practical work well, provide formative assessments during practicum and provide direct feedback to improve the practicum process carried out by students. Teachers communicate reciprocally and provide the widest possible interaction to students. Teachers provide more assistance to groups that really need assistance.
- Students present the results of their practicum to the front of the class in groups .
- The teacher provides feedback on the results of the practicum that has been carried out and presented.
- Students take quiz questions in the form of quizizz using their Android
Final Stage of Implementation.
The teacher asked student representatives to reflect on the learning outcomes they experienced using the practical method. The teacher announces the learning that will be carried out at the next meeting.
Level of Reflection.
At this stage, reflection is carried out to see the achievements and weaknesses that occur in student-centered learning using practical methods which will later become evaluation material to make improvements in the future..
CHANGE
To maximize learning in the classroom, student-centred learning methods are very necessary, including using practical methods by accommodating the diversity of students in the class so that learning becomes more enjoyable and students can learn well.. By implementing differentiated learning, Student-Centered Learning Through Practical Methods, learning becomes more fun, Students can learn well. Teachers will be more optimal in accompanying and facilitating students.