Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy (JAEP)
Volume-2 | Issue-06 | 528-531
Original Research Article
The Strategy of Utilizing Gorontalo Traditional Games Bilu-bilulu to Improve Student Motivation and Learning Outcomes in Social Studies Learning
Fandi H Binggo, Yusraningsih H. Pongoliu, Amna N. Noho
Published : Nov. 30, 2018
Abstract
This study aims to improve student motivation and learning outcomes by
utilizing the Traditional Gorontalo Bilu-bilulu game in learning Social Sciences (IPS).
This research was conducted in the fifth grade of Gorontalo State University Laboratory
Elementary School and was motivated by the condition of students who showed less
student learning motivation and many learning outcomes were below the Minimum
Completion Criteria (KKM) because teachers often used the lecture method which
tended to be monotonous and not used the game traditionsoanal Gorontalo Bilu-bilulu.
This study uses Classroom Action Research methods with stages of planning,
implementation, observation, analysis and reflection. The assessment used in this study
is a test technique to determine student learning outcomes, assessment of student
learning motivation through questionnaires and observation sheets to determine the
activities of teachers and students during the learning process. The results of the study
indicate an increase in the assessment of student motivation and learning outcomes. In
the assessment of student learning outcomes cycle I completeness 45% with an average
value of 74.50 while in cycle II completeness reached 80% with an average value of 83.
This shows that the use of traditional Gorontalo Bilu-bilulu games can increase
motivation and learning outcomes students in social studies learning.