PENERAPAN MODEL MIND MAP UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS DAN PEMAHAMAN SISWA PADA MATERI SEJARAH KERAJAAN ISLAM DI INDONESIA

Abstract

The result of observation in grade V students at SDN II Galanggang has a low understanding about the history of Islamic Kingdom in Indonesia. The reason among others, because the learning process that takes place more directed at the achievement of material targets, so that the impact on passive student activity and student learning outcomes have not shown minimal achievements that have been determined. Solution to overcome by applying mind-map model. The research method used is Classroom Action Research Method (PTK). The purpose of this research is to improve students' creativity and understanding. The results of this study showed an increase in student creativity in the cycle I 68.8%, 92.88% cycle II, and 95.6% III cycle. Likewise with students' understanding of the cycle I 77.7%, 84.4% II cycle, and 91.1% III cycle. Thus the application of mind map model can improve students' creativity and understanding on the history of Islamic kingdom in Indonesia. 

Keywords: mind map, creativity, comprehension.