PENGGUNAAN METODE PERMAINAN DALAM PENINGKATAN PEMBELAJARAN PKN SISWA KELAS IV SD N 2 JATIMULYO, KECAMATAN PETANAHAN TAHUN AJARAN 2011/2012

ABSTRACTThe Using Games Method in Increasing Civics Learning of Fourth Grade State Elemantary School SDN 2 Jatimulyo, Petanahan District In Academic Year 2011/2012. This research aims to: describe the process of learning, increase civics learning, and knowing the constraints and solutions. The method of research is Classroom Action Research (CAR) in three cycles. Data sources are from teachers and students. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. The validity of the data using a triangulation method. Analysis of the data using descriptive statistical analysis techniques comparative and critical analysis. The results of this study: 1) measures the use of games: planning, implementation, and evaluation 2) Use of methods to improve learning Civics Games 3) Obstacles encountered: the student's hard to argue, the solution: the teacher asks question and often gave responses from student.Keyword: Method Games, Learning, and Civic