The Role of Teachers in Student Engagement Through Interactive Learning

This study aims to describe the role of teachers in increasing student involvement through interactive learning in grade V students in one of the elementary schools in the Cirebon area. The method used is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques are carried out through interviews with teachers and students, observation using checklist sheets, and document analysis in the form of Learning Implementation Plans (RPP) and student learning outcomes. The results of this study show that teachers have a very important role in building student involvement, both as learning facilitators, motivators, and innovators who are able to create an active and fun learning atmosphere. The application of interactive learning strategies has been proven to increase student participation, strengthen two-way interactions, and foster students' enthusiasm during the learning process. Observational data showed an increase in active student involvement in the classroom, while the interview results showed that students felt more interested and focused when teachers applied interactive methods. The analysis of learning outcomes also showed an increase in student achievement after the learning process was carried out with an interactive approach. This research emphasizes the importance of the role of teachers in designing and implementing learning that is able to activate student participation optimally.