Increasing Interest in Learning Islamic Cultural History Through the Cooperative Jigsaw Method in Grade 3 Students at MIN 4 Serdang Bedagai

Abstract

This study aims to increase interest in learning Islamic Cultural History among third-grade students at MIN 4 Serdang Bedagai through the implementation of the cooperative Jigsaw method. The problem faced in teaching Islamic Cultural History is the low student interest in learning, which results in suboptimal comprehension and academic achievement. One of the contributing factors is the use of conventional teaching methods, causing students to feel bored and less engaged in learning activities. The research method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR), conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consists of four stages: planning, implementation of actions, observation, and reflection. In the first cycle, the cooperative Jigsaw method was applied by dividing students into small groups to collaborate in understanding Islamic Cultural History material. Each group member was responsible for learning a different part of the material and then teaching it back to their peers. The second cycle was carried out with improvements based on reflections from the first cycle to enhance the effectiveness of the learning process. The research results show a significant increase in student interest in learning. In the first cycle, the average student learning interest score was 70%, which increased to 85% in the second cycle. Furthermore, students' academic achievement also improved, as reflected in the rise of the average test scores in Islamic Cultural History. The implementation of the cooperative Jigsaw method successfully made students more active, motivated, and better able to understand the material due to interaction and collaboration among peers. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the application of the cooperative Jigsaw method can enhance students' interest in learning Islamic Cultural History in third-grade students at MIN 4 Serdang Bedagai. This method provides an enjoyable learning experience and allows students to help each other in understanding the lesson material, thereby increasing their interest and motivation to learn. This study is expected to serve as a reference for teachers in implementing more engaging and effective teaching methods.