LECTURE METHOD IN CIVIC EDUCATION (PKN) LEARNING FOR GRADE IX STUDENTS AT MA’ARIF NU 1 KEMRANJEN ISLAMIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (MTS) IN BANYUMAS

Abstract

This article investigates the use of lecture method in Civic Education (Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan, PKN) learning for ninth-grade students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Ma’arif NU 1 Kemranjen Banyumas. The research background examines the effectiveness of the lecture method in the context of PKN learning, with a focus on the level of student engagement and understanding of the material achieved. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection through observation, interviews, and analysis of curriculum-related documents and PKN learning processes. The results show that the lecture method remains the primary choice in PKN learning at MTs Ma’arif NU 1 Kemranjen. However, there is a difference in the level of student engagement in learning, where some students show low levels of participation. The understanding of the material achieved by students tends to vary, with the majority of students having a sufficient understanding of the material conveyed through the lecture method. In conclusion, the use of the lecture method in PKN learning at MTs Ma’arif NU 1 Kemranjen still dominates, although there are challenges in achieving optimal student engagement levels. Efforts are needed to increase interactivity in learning and to consider various student learning styles to achieve a deeper understanding of PKN material. Recommendations for further research include exploration of the use of more diverse and interactive alternative learning methods to improve the effectiveness of PKN learning at MTs