Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Konstruktivisme dalam Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Siswa Kelas XI Mata Pelajaran Ekonomi Materi Perpajakan di SMA Tri Dharma Ende

This study aims to determine and describe: (1) the application of the Constructivism Learning Model in the Economics subject of Tax Materials to Class XI students at Tri Dharma Ende High School, (2) The learning interest of XI students in Economics subject matter taxation at Tri Dharma Ende High School after applied constructivism learning model. The type of research used in this research is classroom action research (CAR) which is carried out in 2 cycles. Data collection techniques used are (1) observation, (2) documentation. The subjects of this study were 15 students of class XI. The results of the study prove that; (1) The Constructivism learning model has been well implemented in the Economics lesson on taxation material for class XI students at Tri Dharma Ende High School well. This can be seen in the first cycle, the level of teacher application is 56.87% or is included in the sufficient category. While in the second cycle the level of application was 81.25% or included in the very very good category. The comparison value of the two cycles on teacher activities is 24.38%; (2) The learning interest of class XI students in the subject of Economics of Taxation Teaching Materials at Tri Dharma Ende High School after the Constructivism learning model was applied showed that in the first cycle students' interest in learning was 43.75% or included in the sufficient category, and increased in the second cycle by 78 ,91% or included in the good category. Thus it can be suggested, (1) Teachers can apply the Constructivism learning model in Economics learning so that the learning carried out can be successful in accordance with the expected goals, (2) Teachers should carry out reflections on weaknesses in the learning carried out so that solutions are immediately sought in order to achieve the objectives. learning that has been determined, (3) For schools, it is better to provide media and teaching aids that can be used by students to support learning activities. In addition, schools should provide opportunities for teachers to innovate in learning in order to improve the quality of graduates and improve learnin