Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Audio Visual terhadap Motivasi Belajar Muatan IPA dalam Materi Pencernaan Manusia pada Siswa Kelas IV SD N Kupu 02 Kecamatan Wanasari Kabupaten Brebes

Abstract

This study was motivated by the low learning motivation of fourth-grade students at SD Negeri Kupu 02, Wanasari District, in Natural Science (IPA) subjects, particularly the human digestive system. Initial observations revealed that most students were less enthusiastic, passive, and achieved unsatisfactory learning outcomes. This condition was influenced by the limited use of innovative learning media, as teaching was still dominated by traditional lectures and textbooks. To address this issue, the study aimed to examine the effect of using audio-visual media on students’ learning motivation in understanding the human digestive system. The research employed a quasi-experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 33 fourth-grade students. The instruments included a learning motivation questionnaire, pretest and posttest assessments, and observation sheets of student activities. Data were analyzed using normality tests, t-tests, and gain score calculations. The results indicated a significant improvement in learning motivation after the application of audio-visual media. The average pretest score of 38.9 increased to 83.2 in the posttest. The t-test showed a significance value of p < 0.05, thus rejecting the null hypothesis. The gain score was 0.71, which falls into the high category with an effectiveness level of 71.5%, demonstrating that the use of audio-visual media was quite effective in enhancing student motivation. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that audio-visual media successfully stimulated students’ attention, interest, and active participation. Visualization of abstract concepts through video made learning more engaging, understandable, and enjoyable. Therefore, teachers are encouraged to use audio-visual media as a learning strategy, schools should provide adequate multimedia facilities, and students are expected to take a more active role to achieve optimal learning outcomes.