PERAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN DAN GAYA BELAJAR TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP IPA SISWA DALAM KONTEKS PENDIDIKAN SOSIAL

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of learning methods and learning styles on the understanding of science concepts in fifth-grade students at MIS Widyatul Hasanah. The study used a quasi-experimental method with a 2x2 treatment-by-level design. The research instruments consisted of conceptual understanding tests (multiple-choice and descriptive) and a learning style questionnaire. The results showed that: (1) students' understanding of science concepts using active demonstration-based learning methods was higher than those using conventional learning methods; (2) there was an interaction between learning methods and learning styles on understanding of science concepts; (3) students with visual learning styles had higher conceptual understanding when using demonstration methods; (4) students with auditory learning styles had higher conceptual understanding when using conventional learning methods.