The Implementation of Thematic Learning in MIN Medan

Neliwati, Mahariah, Derliana Marbun

2018

Abstract

Thematic learning is a learning that is carried out by conveying the subject matter through a theme that links various subjects. This study aims to reveal the implementation of thematic learning in MIN Medan. The subjects of this research are all students and teachers involved in the implementation of thematic learning in MIN Medan Sunggal. The subjects were selected through snowball sampling technique. This research uses field research with qualitative method through social and educational phenomenology approach. The data are collected through observations, interviews, and documentations. There are three findings of this study: first, the teachers’ perception on thematic learning is in accordance with the students’ development and ability in learning and thinking in MIN Medan. In addition, by applying the thematic learning, students will be more familiar with learning materials concretely in accordance with the students’ life experience in everyday life. Second, the planning in thematic learning involves seven aspects from defining the themes to developing the assessment. Third, Thematic learning process is done in three stages, namely: (1) the preliminary activities, (2) core activities, and (3) final activities. Preliminary activities contains a warming-up activity seeks to motivate students in learning. This can be done through the counting, singing and telling stories (storytelling), and ask things related to the themes that will be delivered. The conclusion of the research indicates that the teachers in MIN Medan strongly support thematic learning. It can be seen from the positive perceptions they provided and their ability to plan and implement it.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Neliwati., Marbun D. and Mahariah. (2018). The Implementation of Thematic Learning in MIN Medan.In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research - Volume 1: ICMR, ISBN 978-989-758-437-4, pages 519-526. DOI: 10.5220/0008889905190526

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icmr18,
author={Neliwati and Derliana Marbun and Mahariah},
title={The Implementation of Thematic Learning in MIN Medan},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research - Volume 1: ICMR,},
year={2018},
pages={519-526},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0008889905190526},
isbn={978-989-758-437-4},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research - Volume 1: ICMR,
TI - The Implementation of Thematic Learning in MIN Medan
SN - 978-989-758-437-4
AU - Neliwati.
AU - Marbun D.
AU - Mahariah.
PY - 2018
SP - 519
EP - 526
DO - 10.5220/0008889905190526