Analysis of Group Discussion Learning Methods to Improve Geography Student Learning Outcomes

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of the group discussion learning method in improving student learning
outcomes in Geography subjects at MA Miftahul Huda Kepanjen. The background to this research is based on the low level of
active participation and student understanding in the conventional learning process which tends to be teacher-centered. This
research uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method. The research subjects consisted of two classes The
research instrument is a pretest and posttest of learning outcomes. Data were analyzed using the t-test to determine differences in
learning outcomes between the two classes. The results of the analysis show that there is a significant increase in student learning
outcomes in the experimental class compared to the control class. The group discussion method has been proven to be able to
increase student activity, understanding and learning outcomes in Geography subjects. The results of this research recommend the
application of the group discussion method as an alternative learning model that can be used by teachers to improve the quality of
learning in the classroom.