IMPLEMENTING THE DISCOVERY LEARNING MODEL TO IMPROVE STUDENT MOTIVATION, PARTICIPATION, AND ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH LEARNING IN THE 3T REGIONS

Abstract

This research aims to improve students’ motivation, participation, and academic achievement through the implementation of the Discovery Learning model in English language teaching at SMA Negeri 1 Kepulauan Posek, Lingga Regency—one of Indonesia’s frontier, outermost, and disadvantaged (3T) areas. Using Classroom Action Research (CAR) in two cycles, 25 Grade X students participated. The Discovery Learning model was applied through six stages: stimulation, problem identification, data collection, data processing, verification, and generalization. Findings revealed a significant increase in motivation (from 62% to 83%), participation (from 58% to 81%), and achievement (from 65.4 to 78.6). The model fostered contextual and collaborative learning using the local environment as a learning resource. Thus, Discovery Learning effectively enhances student-centered learning, particularly in 3T schools.