Pelatihan Permainan Rantai Kata Berantai untuk Mengatasi Kesulitan Berbahasa Indonesia Pada Siswa Kelas II Mi Al-Hidayah Baremayung

Abstract

This Indonesian language is one of the important competencies that elementary school students must master, as it plays a role in communication, critical thinking, and literacy development. However, observations at MI Al-Hidayah Baremayung show that some second-grade students still have difficulty constructing sentences, enriching their vocabulary, and speaking in front of their peers. To address these issues, a Community Service (PKM) activity was carried out. This activity used an educational participatory method that actively involved teachers and students. The activity included teacher socialization and training, joint games with students, mentoring, and learning outcome evaluation. Evaluation was conducted through pre-tests and post-tests, observation, and participant satisfaction questionnaires. The results of the activity showed a significant improvement in students' language skills, including a 32% increase in vocabulary mastery, a 38% increase in speaking skills, and a 35% increase in participation confidence. Teachers who participated in the training also demonstrated an understanding of and skills in applying game-based learning methods, and expressed their readiness to apply them regularly. In addition, this activity produced game guide modules, word cards, and evaluation sheets as learning media that can be used on an ongoing basis.