Peran Guru PPKn Dalam Menumbuhkan Kesadaran Diri Siswa Terhadap Tata Tertib Sekolah

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran guru PPKn dalam menumbuhkan kesadaran diri siswa terhadap tata tertib sekolah di SMP Negeri 7 Gunungsitoli. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Lokasi dalam penelitian ini adalah di SMP Negeri 7 Gunungsitoli dengan informan Kepala Sekolah, Guru PPKn dan siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan peneliti adalah teknik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan verifikasi data. Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan adanya peran guru PPKn dalam menumbuhkan kesadaran diri siswa terhadap tata tertib sekolah antara lain (1) Guru sebagai korektor yang menilai semua sikap dan perbuatan siswa, (2) Guru sebagai motivator yang memotivasi siswa untuk dapat menaati tata tertib sekolah, dan (3) Guru sebagai pembimbing yang membimbing siswa menjadi manusia yang taat pada aturan sekolah. Selanjutnya kendala yang dihadapi guru PPKn dalam menumbuhkan kesadaran diri siswa terhadap tata tertib sekolah yaitu sifat dan karakteristik siswa yang berbeda-beda yang terkadang mengabaikan arahan dan bimbingan yang disampaikan oleh guru. Adapun upaya guru PPKn untuk mengatasi kendala tersebut yaitu terus mengingatkan siswa tentang tata tertib, menjadi contoh teladan bagi siswa dan melakukan pendekatan kepada siswa yang melanggar tata tertib sekolah.

Science Teaching Practices in English and Urdu Medium Classes in Public Schools and Their Impact on Students Achievement at Grade Viii Level

In this study it is investigated that how much recommended method of science teaching are being used for science teaching and what is their impact along with other learning related factors on students learning in both English and Urdu medium classes at grade VIII level in public schools of the Punjab.The sample of students was selected from districts of three regions of Punjab province using multi-stage cluster random sampling techniques.Keeping in mind gender and locality considerations a sample of 1800 students (900 male and 900 female), 72 subject teachers and 36 head teachers were selected from sample selected school.Three instruments developed were i) checklist for head teachers ii) rating scale for teachers and iii) rating scale for students.These instruments were administered to collect data and the response rate of students, teachers and head teachers remained 88%, 94% and 92% respectively.The collected data was analyzed by using both descriptive as well as inferential statistical techniques. It was found that i) overall science achievement of Urdu medium classes’ students was significantly higher than English medium classes’ students ii) most frequently used teaching method in both English and Urdu medium classes is lecture method iii) teachers’ background variables significantly affect students’ science achievement iv) school environment has positive impact on students’ achievement v) English language problems faced by students significantly affect students’ science scores in both English medium and Urdu medium classes.To improve students’ science learning it is recommended that i) first language (Urdu) may be preferred as medium of instruction in public schools at elementary level ii) teachers may be trained in using effective teaching techniques in each subject area iii) factors affecting students’ learning with reference of teachers’ background and school environment.