APPLICATION OF THE "MARKET" TECHNIQUE IN LEARNING INDONESIAN LANGUAGE

Abstract

This research began with the researcher's observation of the responses and interests of Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD) students in learning Indonesian at university. The results of the questionnaire indicated that conventional lecturers' teaching was the main factor in students' disinterest in learning Indonesian. In addition, uninteresting or unimportant material also contributed to the lack of awareness or interest in learning Indonesian. Therefore, intervention in the form of a technique is needed to make learning Indonesian enjoyable and effective. The research objectives of applying the "market" technique are to increase independence, emotional intelligence, cognitive aspects, interdependence, multi-sensation, pleasure, and articulation. Meanwhile, elements obtained in learning activities include individual/group work, speaking, listening, reading, writing, and viewing skills. The researcher used an inquiry learning method in classroom learning activities. The results of quantitative and descriptive data can explain the learning syntax in detail. Thus, based on the results of the data analysis, the researcher concluded that the use of the "market" technique is effective in increasing not only interest but also student creativity in determining an approach and learning media to be used in class.