A CASE STUDY ON TEACHER STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING DISTINCT SKILLS IN LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTION FOR GRADE VI AT STATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2 SEKAROH

Abstract

This research not only aims to transfer knowledge, but also develops various students' skills according to the characteristics of the subjects taught. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study type. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and documentation. Each field of study has its own characteristics in terms of objectives, materials and skills to be developed. Data analysis used three stage namely; 1) Data Reduction, 2) Data Display, and 3) Drawing Conclusion. The results of the research show that (1) Class teachers at State Elementary School 2 Sekaroh are known to use various strategies in learning Indonesian so that the material can be understood well by students. Teachers do not stick to one particular strategy, but combine several approaches so that the learning process is more varied and not boring. (2) Social Sciences (IPS) learning to help students understand the material more concretely and contextually. The strategies most often used are interactive lectures, questions and answers, group discussions, and giving assignments. (3) the differences in learning strategies between Indonesian and Social Sciences subjects originate from differences in the goals to be achieved in each subject. The implication obtained from this research is that teachers are expected to continue to develop professional abilities in designing and implementing learning strategies that are varied, creative and in accordance with subject characteristics. School principals are expected to provide ongoing support for increasing teacher competency, both through academic supervision, training and Teacher Working Group activities.