Optimalisasi Media Flash Card sebagai Inovasi Pembelajaran Interaktif untuk Meningkatkan Partisipasi Belajar Siswa Sekolah Dasar

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the optimization of flash card media as an interactive learning innovation to enhance the learning participation of elementary school students in Science and Social Studies (IPAS). The study was motivated by the limited student involvement in classroom activities due to teacher-centered learning practices, which reduced opportunities for interaction, collaboration, and active engagement. Using a quantitative approach, this Classroom Action Research was conducted in two cycles involving 20 fourth-grade students of MI Islamiyah Pakel Tuban. Data were collected through observation, documentation, and field notes focusing on indicators of learning participation, including questioning skills, responsiveness, discussion involvement, teamwork, and learning enthusiasm. The findings indicate that the optimization of flash card media significantly increased student participation and created a more interactive learning environment, with the proportion of active students increasing from 30% in the preliminary stage to 65% in Cycle I and 90% in Cycle II. Furthermore, students demonstrated improved confidence, collaboration, and engagement during learning activities. This study concludes that flash card media serves as an effective educational innovation that strengthens student participation and supports the development of active, collaborative, and meaningful learning processes in elementary education.