IMPLEMENTASI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN INOVATIF DAN INTERAKTIF ROLE PLAYING UNTUK SISWA KELAS 5 SD MATERI KEMERDEKAAN INDONESIA DAN PERJUANGAN BANGSA

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of an innovative and interactive role-playing-based learning model for fifth-grade elementary school students on Indonesian Independence and the National Struggle. The main issue raised is students' low understanding of the values ​​of the nation's struggle, which are often taught conventionally, making them less engaging and participatory. Therefore, a more active approach is needed to increase student engagement. The objective of the study is to improve students' understanding of the values ​​of the nation's struggle through an engaging, active, and participatory approach, as well as to develop social skills, empathy, and creativity. The research methodology uses a qualitative and quantitative approach with a classroom action research (CAR) design, involving the integration of innovative elements such as simple costumes, digital props, and interactive scenarios tailored to the children's age. The implementation procedure includes preparing scenarios based on historical figures, dividing students into groups, and a 2-3 hour role-playing session with dialogue, movement, and presentations. Evaluation is conducted through participant observation and interactive quizzes. The results show a 25% increase in material understanding, increased student enthusiasm, social engagement, and critical thinking skills. The main challenges are preparation time and limited resources. The conclusion states that this model is effective in making history material more concrete and interesting at the Elementary School level, with follow-up in the form of teacher training, development of digital modules, and expansion to other materials to support 21st-century education.