Mengidentifikasi Rasa Ingin Tahu Siswa terhadap Pelajaran IPS

Abstract

This study aims to determine students' curiosity about social studies subjects. Curiosity is needed by students to encourage students to be interested in learning and exploring information in teaching and learning activities. Curiosity is needed by students to encourage students to be interested in learning and exploring information. Social studies learning which is one of the subjects at the level of basic education focuses its studies on human relations and the process of helping the development of capabilities in human relations. This research was conducted at Karawaci 4 Elementary School with a population of 250 Karawaci Elementary School students. The sample for this study used grade VI with a total of 36 students. Furthermore, class teachers and principals of Karawaci 4 Elementary School were also used as information to get as much data and information as possible to see how students curiosity about social knowledge. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The research analysis uses descriptive qualitative form of exposure or explanation of the data from observations and interviews. Although this social studies lesson a lot of material that demands to memorize and provide insights about social knowledge that shows knowledge about culture, diversity, and art.

Keywords: Curiosity, Social Science, Students