Analysis of The Success Rate of Thematic Learning Implementation of Low Grade Elementary School

Abstract

This study aims was performed to determine the success rate in implementation of thematic learning in elementary schools especially the low grade is in Medan. This level of success is seen from the inputs, processes, outputs and outcomes. For this purpose, instruments were developed to see the inputs and processes including the commitment of teachers, supervisors and school principals, the compatibility of the material with children's development, the learning atmosphere and the availability of facilities and infrastructure. Meanwhile, to see the success of the output is through the thematic test material done by students. After processing the data, it was found that the responses to the thematic learning of low grade elementary schools were in the good category (3.53), the supervisor was not good (2.86) and by the principal was good (3.2). Whereas by students also in the good category (77.5) but when compared with the average learning achievement of 63.1 that was enough categories. Overall data processing with due regard the instrument data and student learning outcomes were obtained the success rate of applying thematic learning of low grade of elementary schools were 72.83. After analyzing the indicators of success, the causes of failure of thematic learning are inadequate of learning methods, facilities and infrastructure that are very lacking and learning materials that are not in accordance with the development of students. For this reason, that is recommended that government and education stakeholders evaluate the thematic learning of low grade of elementary schools as a whole and integrated.