UPAYA GURU DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI DAN MINAT BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN SEJARAH DI SMA NEGERI 2 BALAESANG

This study aims to examine the efforts of history teachers to
increase students' motivation and interest in learning history
at Balacsang State Senior High School 2. The study
employed a qualitative approach involving the school
principal, two history teachers, and eight students as
research participants. Data were collected through
observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed
using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model, which
includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion
drawing. The findings indicate that students' motivation and
interest in learning history were generally in the moderate
category. Learning motivation was reflected in students'
participation in discussions, willingness to ask questions.
attention during lessons, and responsibility in completing
assignments. Meanwhile, learning interest was evident in
students' enthusiasm for classroom activities, involvement
in group work, and curiosity about historical topics. While
some students viewed history as important for understanding
past events and national values, others still perceived it as a
subject dominated by memorization. To address these
challenges, teachers implemented various instructional
strategies, including discussions, presentations, questionand-answer sessions. debates, and project-based
assignments. They also utilized visual media and
educational technology, such as documentary videos and
PowerPoint presentations, to make lessons more engaging
and easier to understand. These efforts contributed to
increased student participation, engagement, and
understanding of historical material.