AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan
Vol 15, No 3 (2023): AL-ISHLAH: JURNAL PENDIDIKAN

Application of Lev Vygotsky’s Theory in Social Studies Learning Using Social Action Projects Based on Creative Pedagogy to Increase Student Engagement

Anik Widiastuti (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta)
Nana Supriatna (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Disman Disman (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Siti Nurbayani K (Univeristas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Sep 2023

Abstract

Teachers were forced to manage long-distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, but student’s engagement was less satisfying. This situation would impact on students’ learning achievement. In responding to these challenges, lesson design using the social action project based on creative pedagogy models can be used as an alternative to activate students’ engagement in post-pandemic Social Studies learning in junior high schools. This study aimed to explore the application of Lev Vygotsky's theory, especially related to the use of social action project based on creative pedagogy in social studies learning. The research model used is descriptive qualitative from the results of interviews and observations. The data sources are a social studies teacher and 5 students who are the group leader. The results showed that application of Lev Vygotsky’s theory occurs at every step in social action project based on creative pedagogy models. Scaffolding and the role of more knowledgeable others in social studies learning using that models help student development, increases student engagement, and also helps the teacher to manage class more effectively. It is concluded that the application of Lev Vygotsky’s theory in Social Studies learning using social action project based on creative pedagogy performs in student’s creative learning supported by a teacher’s creative teaching can increase students engagement.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alishlah

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

AL-ISHLAH: Journal of Education, published by LP2M STAI Hubbulwathan Duri. The subject covers education, teaching and learning method, islamic study, educational psychology, and educational ...