The contribution of friendly character through cooperative-learning model with example and non-example types (CLM-ENET) on energy concepts
Suci Setyo Ningsih, Ali Mustadi

Program Magister Pendidikan Dasar Program Pascasarja, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta,Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

In the Curriculum 2013, character education is likely needed by primary students to realise the benefits of the 2045 gold generation, including 4C competencies; one of which is communication skills. The aim of the research is to analyse the contribution of cooperative learning model with example and non example types (CLM ENET) in the primary education level on the energy concepts. The research has already been conducted through Classroom Action Research (CAR) in the one of fourth grade students of Sleman, Yogyakarta. The data has been collected by using observation, interview and documentation techniques. The quantitative and qualitative data have ever been analysed via descriptive statistics and students responses regarding to the friendly characters. The research result reports that the implementation of CLM ENET is able to improve students friendly characters on energy concept. Students have already given and listened to opinions in their classroom-discussions when they discussed and exemplified about energy conceptions and the formed-changing of energy. In conclusion, the implementation of CLM ENET is able to improve primary students friendly characters on energy concepts.

Keywords: friendly character, cooperative-learning model, example and non-example types (CLM-ENET)

Topic: Integrated Science Education