The Use of Visual Art as an Alternative Learning to Develop Storytelling Ability of Elementary School Students

Abstract

This study aimed to perceive the use of visual art as an alternative learning to develop storytelling ability of elementary school students. Storytelling for children is very important because by telling stories their brain will register certain stories and events that have occurred, give moral messages and can strengthen the power of memory brain. Visual art is used as their learning media, so their ability to tell stories is more fun and creative. This study uses qualitative methods, the data was collected using observation sheets, interviews, and documentation. The population of the study were 66 students, class of IV Parung Bingung Elementary School 1 in Depok. The sample taken were 15 students. Based on the results of the study it can be seen that students can easily tell stories using visual art media in the learning process. Sharpening their storytelling ability can be used as a media to develop students’ personalities and moralities at such young age, so that it creates communication that is harmony between parents and their children at home and teachers will be helped in the learning process so that the purposes of the study is within reach.