Application of Cooperative Type TPS (Think Pairs Share) Model Assisted by Puzzle Media in Learning IPS 3rd Grade Students of Bangunsari 03 Mejayan Elementary School

Abstract

This study is intended to analyze the application of cooperative model type tps (think pair share) assisted by puzzle media in social studies learning for 3rd grade students of sdn bangunsari 03, mejayan district, madiun regency. The limited ability to understand students' social studies subject matter on types of work requires teachers to find solutions to improve students' ability to understand. So, teachers must provide innovations in learning to make students more active in understanding. One of the ways a teacher can use is by applying the tps (think pair share) type cooperative learning model assisted by puzzle media. In the application of this model, students are required to more easily understand the material on types of work and can differentiate between jobs that produce products and jobs that produce services. This research method uses a type of qualitative research with lesson plans and interviews as research instruments. Data collection techniques carried out in this study using observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the application of the tps (think pair share) type cooperative model assisted by puzzle media can make students excited, actively involved in learning and easily understand the material provided by the teacher. So, it can be concluded that the application of the tps (think pair share) type cooperative model assisted by puzzle media can make students more active in understanding social studies subjects on the material of types of work.