IMPLEMENTATION OF NATURAL SCHOOL-BASED LEARNING METHODS TO IMPROVE LEARNING INTEREST OF 5TH GRADE STUDENTS AT BANGKANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Abstract

Learning at the elementary school level, especially in 5th grade, often faces the challenge of low learning interest due to conventional methods that are monotonous, theoretical, and classroom-centered. This results in students feeling bored, less active, and having difficulty understanding learning concepts concretely. Overly theoretical learning lacks direct experience, even though students at this age require a more contextual and experience-based approach. The research aims as follows: 1. To know how is the implementation of the natural school learning method in grade 5 of Bangkang Elementary School. 2. To know what are the implications of the natural school learning method at Bangkang Elementary School in increasing student learning interest. This research used a qualitative descriptive approach. The research was conducted at Bangkang Elementary School, Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency. Data collection was conducted through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study indicate that the use of varied or non-monotonous learning methods at Bangkang Elementary School is crucial for increasing student learning interest. Meanwhile, the teacher's role in increasing student learning interest is achieved through the natural school learning process, or learning conducted outside the classroom.