MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELAJAR TERHADAP PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN MELALUI METODE ROLE PLAYING PADA SISWA KELAS VIII SMP NEGERI 2 LOLOFITU MOI

Abstract

Role playing or role play is a method of learning as part of a simulation directed to recreate historical events, creating actual events or events that may arise in the future. Topics that can be raised on role playing for example: play the role of a party campaigner, or a picture of the circumstances that may appear in the century of information technology. Playing a role in principle is a method to portray the roles that exist in the real world into a role show in the classroom/meeting, which is then used as a reflection material to give participants an assessment of the exhibition. For example assessing the advantages and disadvantages of each of these roles, and then provide suggestions/ alternative opinions for the development of these roles. This method is more emphasis on the issues raised in the show and not on the ability of players in performing role playing. Role playing methods can improve learning interest and increase student activities of SMP Negeri 2 Lolofitu Moi or the quality of learning in Christian learning. In addition to improving learning interest and student activities, can also improve the ability of teachers in preparing the lesson plans and the ability of teachers in implementing learning.