Implementation of Discovery Based Learning and Talking Chips to Improve Attitudes Appreciating the Others Opinion

Abstract

This study aims to determine results of implementation the discovery based learning models and talking chips to improving the attitude of respecting the others opinion on geography learning. To achieve these objectives, this study design was used by the Classroom Action Research (CAR). This research activity is a series of Lecturer Assignment Programs in Schools (LAPS). This research was conducted on geography learning in class XI IPS 5 of SMAN 1 Selong, East Lombok. The research carried out included six meetings on basic competencies in understanding regional conditions and Indonesia's strategic position as the world's maritime axis. From the six times the meeting was divided into three cycles. The method of data collection is done by observing the students learning activities. Data analysis in this study was done by descriptive analysis of percentages. The results showed an increase in the average percentage of attitudes respecting the opinions of others in each cycle. In the first cycle the average percentage showed a score of 69.5%, while in the second and third cycles it increased to 76% and 84%. So it can be concluded that the implementation of the discovery based learning model and talking chips succeeded in increasing the attitude of respecting the others opinion for students in learning geography.