Enhancing Student Engagement and Participation in Elementary Science and Social Studies through Teams Games Tournament Cooperative Learning

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58421/gehu.v5i5.2219

Authors

  • Fakhriansyah Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang
  • Sri Wulan Anggraeni Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang
  • Depi Prihamdani Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang
  • Anggy Giri Prawiyogi Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang

Keywords:

Cooperative learning, Elementary education, Integrated science, Social studie, Student engagement, Teams games tournament

Abstract

Student engagement and participation are essential for interactive elementary science and social studies (IPAS) learning. Limited involvement in questioning, expressing opinions, and teamwork may hinder meaningful learning. This study examined changes in engagement and participation during the implementation of the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) model at SDN Karawang Wetan III. Classroom action research involved 30 students across a pre-cycle and two intervention cycles. Classroom observations assessed seven engagement and seven participation indicators. Descriptive analysis showed improvements in both outcomes. Engagement increased in attention, enthusiasm, active involvement, peer interaction, persistence, and responsibility. Participation improved in questioning, answering, expressing opinions, discussion, cooperation, tournament involvement, and task completion. Reported percentages represent mean indicator-level observation scores rather than proportions of students meeting specific criteria. The findings suggest that structured teamwork, academic games, and individual accountability can provide practical opportunities for collaborative IPAS learning. Teachers should establish clear team roles and encourage individual contributions and questioning. Because the study involved one school and two cycles without a control group, the findings are context-specific and do not establish causality. Future research should examine multiple schools, longer implementation, sustained improvements, and relationships with IPAS achievement.

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2026-10-28

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Fakhriansyah, S. W. Anggraeni, D. Prihamdani, and A. G. Prawiyogi, “Enhancing Student Engagement and Participation in Elementary Science and Social Studies through Teams Games Tournament Cooperative Learning”, J.Gen.Educ.Humanit., vol. 5, no. 5, pp. 6807–6828, Oct. 2026.

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