Pendidikan Yang Humanis Melalui Pembelajaran Tematik

Abstract

Researches and national statistic data on low-grade learning outcomes indicates that there is a serious problem on Education in Indonesia. Based on the currently data and researches, we need to change or reform the approach used in teaching low-grade students in primary school and the thematic learning is one of the alternative solution to bridge the problem. Thematic learning is learning that uses the theme of linking several subjects in order to provide meaningful experiences to the students. Thematic learning more emphasis on student involvement actively in the learning process, so that students can gain experience. Thematic learning which is done comprehensively can accomodate the needs for cognition and character of low-grade primary school students. Therefore, as a learning approach, thematic learning is a humanistic education, indeed.