PENERAPAN METODE STORYTELLING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PERCAYA DIRI SISWA DI KELAS IV SEKOLAH DASAR

Abstract

This research was compiled based on the results of observations at one of elementary school in Bandung. It was found that there was still a low level of confidence in students in the fourth grade. This was because teachers often used the lecture method so students rarely express their opinions and explore themselves less. Most students feel embarrassed in expressing their opinions, embarrassed to appear in front of the class. This research to describe the application of storytelling methods to improve students confidence with indicators of mastering the contents of the story, being able to write the contents of the story clearly, make eye contact with the audience, be calm when telling stories, use gestures, use loud intonation and use sound clear. The research method used CAR by Kemmis & Taggart model procedure is carried out in two cycles. That consisted of planning, action, observation and reflection. There were student as subject in this research are 24 students. Data collection techniques consisted of observation sheets for teacher and student activities, observation sheets for student confidence and documentation. The results of the study proved that in the first cycle it reached 55% and increased in the second cycle to 87%.