Improving Interpersonal Intelligence Regarding Social Sensitivity Through the CTL Method in Social Studies Learning

Abstract

     With the development of the times, marked by changes in social life, students’ social sensitivity has decreased, including at the basic education level. On the other hand, the importance of developing 21st-century competencies encourages changes in the learning process (Partnership for 21st Century Skills, 2009). Achieving 21st-century competency goals requires development within the learning process, particularly by enhancing soft skills. Developing students’ soft skills, combined with the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) method, is a solution to the problem of social sensitivity among students at SD Islam Cendekia. In this context, it is necessary to conduct research to measure students’ social sensitivity using the CTL learning method. The research uses a quantitative, experimental approach, with data collected via Likert-scale instruments to measure students’ social sensitivity. The instrument data obtained is then analyzed using descriptive statistics. Based on the data obtained and analyzed, there is a significant 19% increase in their social sensitivity attitude after CTL implementation.