Pictogram Media in Thematic Learning to Improve Student Understanding in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

Abstract

Educational problems arise with the increasing development of existing student abilities as well as situations and conditions that occur in the environment. The use of MI class teachers with a conventional approach is considered less effective, and causes boredom in the classroom. This study aims to analyze the use of pictogram media in improving student learning mastery in civics education learning. This research is a type of qualitative research, data collection was carried out by observation, interviews, documentation with research subjects of class III MI Darul Ulum 02 Kudus. The results of this study are: The use of pictogram media in Thematic learning can increase students' understanding in Civics subjects on the theme of the material Enjoyment of Proud as an Indonesian Nation marked by an increase in student learning mastery. Selection of the right media using pictograms creates fun learning and can explore student creativity and is able to increase student understanding so that it can improve student learning outcomes in Civics subject matter Proud as an Indonesian Nation significantly and led to a cooperative attitude.