PENGGUNAAN METODE QUANTUM LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN MATERI PERJUANGAN KEMERDEKAAN INDONESIA PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPS SISWA KELAS V SDN NGORESAN SURAKARTA TAHUN PELAJARAN 2010/2011

Agung Susanto : THE USE OF QUANTUM LEARNING METHODS TO IMPROVE THE UNDERSTANDING OF INDONESIA INDEPENDENCE STRUGGLE MATERIAL ON SOCIAL SCIENCE AMONG 5 th GRADE SD NEGERI NGORESAN OF SURAKARTA REGENCY OF 2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR. Minithesis, Surakarta : Teaching Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University of Surakarta, May 2011. Purpose of the research is to improve the understanding of Indonesian independence struggle material on social science through Quantum Learning among 5 th grade SD Negeri Ngoresan Surakarta regency of 2010/2011 academic year. Methods research approach used was Classroom Action Research is the research conducted by teachers in the classroom where teaching, with emphasis on the enhancement or improvement practices and learning processes in the Social Sciences. In this study divided into two cycles, each cycle consisting of two meetings. The subjects of this study among 5 th grade SD Negeri Ngoresan of Surakarta Regency of 2010/2011 academic years. Data collection techniques used was observation, tests, documentation and literature. Data analysis technique used is the technique of interactive models. Based on the result of the research, it can be concluded that the Quantum Learning method is able to a) Promote understanding of the material struggle for Indonesian independence; b) To make learning more enjoyable; c) Improve the percentage achievement of value; d) Increase the level of completeness of learning. The use of Quantum Learning method on the subjects of Social Sciences among 5 th grade SD Negeri Ngoresan proven to improve understanding of the material struggle for Indonesian independence. At beginning conditions the average value of 56.56 classes, the cycle I the average value of 69.55 and the class into cycles II class average value reached 75.89. Students who achieve the minimum criteria for completeness of the initial conditions of 15.78% increased to 74.50% in cycle I and 92.15% in cycle II