UPAYA PENINGKATAN AKTIVITAS BELAJAR SISWA MELALUI PENDEKATAN CONTEXTUAL LEARNING (CTL) DALAM METODE DISKUSI TENTANG PEMILIHAN UMUM DI KELAS VI SEKOLAH DASAR

The application of the discussion method can improve student learning outcomes regarding general elections in class VI SDN. 15 Simalepet through the CTL approach in the first semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. Can the application of the discussion method through the CTL approach improve student learning outcomes regarding general elections in class VI of SDN 15 Simalepet, South Siberut District, Mentawai Islands Regency, semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. The aim of this research is to improve learning outcomes through discussion methods with a CTL approach in Civics learning. This research method is to use classroom action research with three cycles consisting of four stages, namely planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The subjects of this research were 16 class VI students. The research instruments used were: (1) RPP implementation observation sheet, (2) student response questionnaire, and (3) learning outcomes test. The data analysis technique uses descriptive statistical analysis in the form of percentage of completeness and student learning outcomes. The results of this research are the activities and learning outcomes of students through the application of the discussion method with a contextual approach (CTL) in Civics learning in class VI in the basic competency of explaining the Election and Pilkada process Semester I of the 2023/2024 academic year at SDN 15 Simalepet can improve student learning outcomes. This is shown by the increasing completion of student learning. In cycle I, 10 students (50%) completed learning, and in cycle II there were 20 students (80%). Besides completeness, it is also shown by the average value of the test results which has increased from cycle I to cycle II. Using the discussion method through the CTL approach has improved the learning outcomes of class VI SDN students.Keywords: Discussion Method, CTL Approach, general electio