Pelatihan Pembelajaran Tematik Terintegrasi dengan Karakter Melalui Lagu dan Aransemen bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar Muhammadiyah Adiwerna Training on Integrated Thematic Learning with Character Building Through Songs and Arrangements for Teachers at Muhammadiyah Adiwerna Elementary School

Abstract

Elementary school teachers often face limitations in developing character-integrated thematic learning using creative media, particularly self-composed songs and musical arrangements. This community service program aimed to enhance teachers’ knowledge and skills in designing character-integrated, theme-based learning through songs and musical arrangements at Budi Mulia Muhammadiyah Elementary School in Adiwerna. The program employed socialization, counseling sessions, workshops on writing thematic song lyrics, hands-on musical arrangement training using free software, and mentoring. The participants consisted of 8 elementary school teachers. Evaluation was conducted using pre- and post-activity response questionnaires and product assessment. The results indicated an 83% increase in teachers’ understanding of character-integrated thematic learning, a 78% improvement in song lyric composition skills, and a 72% increase in basic musical arrangement skills. Teachers also produced sample songs and arrangements applicable to lower-grade classrooms. This program strengthens teachers’ capacity to develop innovative and sustainable learning media.