PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PENELITIAN SOSIAL DALAM MATA KULIAH KEWARGANEGARAAN

The Application of Teaching Model of Social Research in Ciivics Education at Economic Faculty in Bengkulu University

Syukri Hamzah,Ismail.

The objectives this study is to examine the effectiveness of teaching model of social research in civics education. The process of testing this model was applied by using classroom action research. The subjects of the study were 51 students of Accounting Department in Economic Faculty. 29 students of Library Department in Social Science and Politics Faculty. and 31 students of Language and Literature at Faculty of Education and Teachers Training, Bengkulu University. The result showed that ( l ) the motivation of learning was high, it was indicated by seeing the attendance of students (≤ 100%): (2) the motivation of doing the tasks assigned was also high; (3) there was a good tendency to solve the problem given; (4) the capability to express their thought in discussion was significantly improved; (5) students' capability in seeing the problem was significantly improved, and (6) students capability in analyzing the problem was also increased. Based on the findings above, it was recommended to develop and vary the learning activity by using social learning study method especially in aspects that could improve creativity and competency.