Learning the Cursive Writing in Curriculum 2006 and 2013 in the Primary School of Sragen

Abstract

Writing is a skill that must be possessed by students ranging from primary level to university level. Write beginning with the cursive writing to be one of the competency standard curriculum demands. With the application of a different curriculum between curriculum 2006 and curriculum 2013 makes a difference also in the learning process and the results of students’ skills in cursive writing. The objevtive of this research is to compare the cursive writing learning in the curriculum 2006 and curriculum 2013 that found a pattern of curriculum or learning methods appropriate to be applied in a low grade in elementary school. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach through a comparative study at twelve primary schools in the town of Sragen. The subjects of the 2nd grade students. The sampling technique was conducted by purposive sampling. Data collection through questionnaires, interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis used the model of interactive analysis consisting of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing the conclusion. The results showed that the cursive writing learning skills more deeply on primary school curriculum of 2006 than primary school curriculum of 2013. The exact method of learning cursive writing is the method according to the students’ needs and learning materials, meaningful, motivating and improve the skills of teachers in training cursive writing writing skills in students.