Mind Mapping Method in Improving Conceptual Knowledge in Workshop Modules for Teacher Professional Education Students

Abstract

The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of the mind mapping method in increasing professional teacher education students' knowledge of 21st century learning materials. This research is a classroom action research conducted in a class of 15 Islamic religious education teachers. Action research was carried out in two cycles, each cycle including the stages of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The research results show that the mind mapping method can increase the conceptual knowledge of professional teacher education students, this can be seen from the results of knowledge tests through pretest and posttest. Students got a maximum score of 82.67 from the results of the knowledge test, in the calculation of the N-gene normality test it reached 75.96% so that the maind mapping method is a high criterion for increasing student knowledge. By mastering the conceptual knowledge of the workshop module, students can improve their skills in preparing learning plans that can be implemented well in the learning process.