Teacher Strategies to Enhance Student Interest and Engagement through Natural and Social Sciences Instruction Based on Hands-on Practice and Concrete Media

Dina Nur Abidah, Surayanah Surayanah

Abstract


Natural and Social Sciences instruction in elementary schools requires strategies that promote student interest and active engagement through concrete and contextual experiences. This study aims to analyze teacher strategies for enhancing student interest and engagement through hands-on practice and concrete media. A descriptive qualitative approach was conducted at SDN 1 Bendo, Blitar City, involving a fifth-grade teacher. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation and analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that teachers integrate hands-on activities, concrete media, the school environment, visual and audiovisual aids, and group learning. Organ replicas and ecosystem observations stimulated student curiosity and participation, while positive reinforcement encouraged less engaged students. When concrete media were unavailable, images and videos were used as alternatives. Overall, combining conceptual explanations with hands-on experiences creates a more active, contextual, and enjoyable learning process.

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