Improving Students’ Learning Discipline through Classroom Management: A Classroom Action Research in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

Abstract

This study aims to improve students' learning discipline through the implementation of structured and systematic classroom management. The study employs the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method, carried out in several stages: planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The classroom management measures implemented include organizing the learning environment, establishing and enforcing classroom rules, providing clear instructions, using positive reinforcement for disciplined behavior, and supervising and guiding students during learning activities. The research instrument used was a student discipline observation sheet covering indicators such as punctuality in attending lessons, adherence to classroom rules, readiness for learning activities, consistency in completing assignments, and responsibility toward the learning process. Success was measured by the increase in the percentage of students achieving the "disciplined" category based on established criteria. The results indicate an improvement in student learning discipline: starting at 24%, the figure rose to 44% after the subsequent stage and reached 80% by the end of the study. This improvement demonstrates that consistent classroom management can create a more organized and supportive learning atmosphere that fosters disciplined student behavior. Thus, classroom management serves as an effective strategy for enhancing students' learning discipline.