PENGARUH METODE ROLE PLAYING TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN KERJASAMA DAN KOMUNIKASI SISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPAS BERBASIS KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI KELAS VB SDN 7 WONOGIRI

Collaboration and communication skills are essential components in developing the social competencies of elementary school students, in alignment with the Profil Pelajar Pancasila (Pancasila Student Profile) within the Merdeka Curriculum. This study aims to describe the development of collaboration and communication skills among fifth-grade students of SDN 7 Wonogiri during IPAS (Science and Social Studies Integration) learning through the role playing method. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach in the form of Classroom Action Research (CAR) conducted over two cycles within a four-week period. The research subjects consisted of 31 students divided into six groups based on economic roles. Data were collected through observations of collaboration and communication skills using 13 collaboration indicators and 7 communication indicators, supported by tests (pretest and posttest) and teacher reflections. The data were analyzed thematically through the stages of coding, categorizing, and interpreting observational results per cycle. The findings revealed that 80% of students demonstrated improved collaboration skills, particularly in task-sharing, contributing to group work, and resolving differences in opinion. In terms of communication, 75% of students communicated fluently within small groups, although only 40% showed confidence when speaking in front of the class. Furthermore, 84% of students exhibited active listening skills, and 68% were able to use appropriate language and scientific terms. The conclusion of this study is that the role playing method is effective in gradually enhancing students’ collaboration and communication skills, and it significantly contributes to the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, which emphasizes the development of 21st-century competencies. ABSTRAKKeterampilan kerjasama dan komunikasi merupakan bagian penting dalam pengembangan kompetensi sosial siswa sekolah dasar yang sejalan dengan Profil Pelajar Pancasila dalam Kurikulum Merdeka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan perkembangan keterampilan kerjasama dan komunikasi siswa kelas VB SDN 7 Wonogiri dalam pembelajaran IPAS melalui metode pembelajaran role playing. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dalam bentuk Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan selama dua siklus dalam kurun waktu empat minggu. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 31 siswa kelas VB yang dibagi dalam enam kelompok berdasarkan peran pelaku ekonomi. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi keterampilan kerjasama dan komunikasi berdasarkan 13 indikator kerjasama dan 7 indikator komunikasi, serta didukung oleh tes (pretest dan posttest) dan refleksi guru. Data dianalisis secara tematik dengan tahapan pengkodean, pengelompokan, dan interpretasi hasil observasi per siklus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 80% siswa menunjukkan peningkatan keterampilan kerjasama yang baik dalam hal berbagi tugas, berkontribusi dalam kelompok, dan menyelesaikan perbedaan pendapat. Dalam aspek komunikasi, 75% siswa menunjukkan kelancaran dalam berdialog di kelompok kecil, namun hanya 40% yang percaya diri saat berbicara di depan kelas. Selain itu, 84% siswa menunjukkan kemampuan mendengarkan aktif dan 68% mampu menggunakan bahasa dan istilah ilmiah secara tepat. Simpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa metode role playing efektif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan kerjasama dan komunikasi siswa secara bertahap, serta memberikan kontribusi penting dalam pelaksanaan Kurikulum Merdeka yang berorientasi pada pengembangan keterampilan abad ke-21.