The Use of Small Games to Enhance Students' Engagement in Physical Education at SDN 25 Betung

Alexander Alexander; Widya Handayani; Siti Ayu Risma Putri

Authors

Alexander Alexander SDN 25 Betung, Banyuasin Author
Widya Handayani Universitas PGRI Palembang Author
Siti Ayu Risma Putri Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

Small games, educational engagement, physical education, primary education

Abstract

This study aims to enhance student interest in Physical Education, Sports, and Health (PJOK) by implementing small games at SD Negeri 25 Betung. This study addresses the low student participation and enthusiasm in PJOK learning, which is often monotonous and teacher-centered. This study employs a quantitative approach using the classroom action research (PTK) method conducted in two cycles. The study involved 33 fourth-grade students from SD Negeri 25 Betung. Data collection techniques include observation, interest questionnaires, and documentation. The results indicated a notable rise in students' learning interest, increasing from 62.4% in the pre-cycle (adequate category) to 83.7% in cycle II (very high category). The results indicate that small games can create an engaging learning environment, enhance student participation, and promote intrinsic motivation in PJOK learning. Small games serve as an effective student-centered learning strategy

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