Thursday, August 4, 2011

The Method of Learning

The method of learning is the way that teachers use in organizing the classroom in general or in providing learning materials in particular (Syaiful Sagala, 2003:169). Further Syaiful Sagala (2003:169) mentions the elements in the teaching methods as follows: 1) a description of what will be learned, 2) discussion and exchange of thoughts, 3) activities using a variety of instructional tools, laboratories, and other -Other, 4) activities in the surrounding environment such as school visits, field work, exploration, and research, 5) activities using a variety of learning resources such as library books, audio visual equipment, etc., 6) creative
activities such as drama, visual art, music, handwork and so on. According to Dick and Carey (1990:1) learning method is a systematic approach in managing the learning activities so that students can achieve the target of the content or goal as expected.Thus, the learning method is essentially the action of teachers in implementing instruction in a certain way, which was considered more effective and more efficient. Learning method is a tactic that teachers use in classroom learning. Such methods should reflect a systemic and systematic steps. Systemic implies that each component of learning are related to each other so well organized in an integrated way in achieving its objectives. Systematic implies that the steps that teachers do at the time of learning activities in a neat and logical sequence that supports the achievement of learning objectives ..In the selection methods used need to consider the efficiency and effectiveness. A good teaching is that if in the process of teaching the use of limited resources but could obtain the result (achievement of instructional objectives) are more precise, meticulous, and maximum. Application of learning methods based on the assumption that the method of learning as a means to guide students in learning the subject matter to be more productive. So that students are more productive in their learning, teachers should give students the chance to grow and develop in accordance with his own style, and application of methods mengajarpun should follow the needs of students, so it can be concluded that the effectiveness of learning intended with active involvement of students during the learning process