Desain meja dan kursi sistem modular berbasis active learning untuk siswa sekolah dasar

Abstract

Improving learning quality of elementary school in Indonesia can be conducted in many ways. One of them is repairing tables and chairs in accordance with the development of learning method. Nowadays, active learning is one method of learning proven to be effective in improving learning quality. Many ways have been attemped to realize active learning, starting from curriculum improvement to study time at school. Unfortunately, the government forgets one thing which is not less important, namely tables and chairs used by students everyday. This research intends to provide ideas to the concerned party on how to repair elementary school tables and chairs compatible with active learning method by using modular concept. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The location of this research is Kedung District, Jepara Regency, Central Java. Samples selected are 3 elementary schools at this district. The study object is the design of tables and chairs used for active learning. Data collection technique is library study, observation and interview. The validity of the data collection is tested by triangulation technique. Research result shows that tables and chairs of the three sixth grade elementaryschols are not representative for active learning. Generally, the tables and chairs are difficult to use in active learning. Tables and chairs using modular design concept fit into V or U cluster/ group and also more ergonomi, functional, easy to move and support active learning.

Aspek ergonomi pada produk kursi dan meja siswa di Rehabilitasi Sosial Bina Netra (RSBN) Malang

“…Sebaliknya, jika meja dan kursi tidak ergonomis akan menimbulkan berbagai dampak negatif baik dalam jangka panjang maupun jangka pendek seperti pemakaiannya akan cepat merasakan lelah, nyeri, dan mengalami keluhan muskuloskeletal. Untuk menghasilkan desain meja dan kursi sekolah yang nyaman, Zainudin, et. al.…”