APPLICATION OF MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUES IN CIVICS LEARNING TO INCREASE CREATIVITY OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
This study aims to determine the application of mind mapping techniques in Civics learning to increase the creativity of elementary school students. This type of research is classroom action research (CAR). The subjects of this study were the fifth grade students of SDN 2 Sambangan totaling 33 students. The data collection technique was carried out by using the creativity rubric for making mind maps. There are 4 categories that are assessed in making mind maps, namely keywords, branch level, color and image design, and completeness of the material. Data analysis was carried out in stages, namely data collection, data analysis, presentation, and conclusion/verification. The results showed that there was an increase in each cycle of student creativity in Civics learning with mind mapping techniques.
mind mapping technique, creativity, civic learning