Using Worksheets in Integrated Thematic Instruction at Elementary Schools

Abstract

Integrated thematic instruction in Elementary Schools have not always offered promising results for elementary students in Indonesian context. Additional interventions could be an alternative that makes thematic instructions at elementary levels achieve better results. One way that could be applicable is by the use of students’ worksheets which support learning for students. The purposes of study were (1) to test the use of worksheets in integrated thematic instructions in a scientific approach, and (2) to see the effectiveness of worksheets in integrated thematic instruction. This research was conducted by using research and development method in selected elementary schools in Metro, Lampung, Indonesia. The results showed that the students worksheets developed based on scientific approaches, validated by material experts, learning method experts, as well as teachers’ classroom teachers, were found effective to be used in integrated thematic instructions. The students’ achievement and the teaching learning process were found better.

Keywords: student worksheet, scientific approach, integrated thematic instruction