The Effects of Discipline and Independence on Elementary School Students’ Learning Achievements

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of discipline and independence on the learning achievement of elementary school students. The background of this study is based on the importance of the role of discipline and independence in supporting the success of the learning process. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The population in this study were students in grades V and VI in one of the public elementary schools, with a randomly selected sample of 60 students. The research instrument was a closed questionnaire to measure the level of student discipline and independence, as well as report card data as an indicator of learning achievement. The results of the data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence between discipline and student learning achievement. Likewise, student independence also has a significant influence on learning achievement. In addition, discipline and independence simultaneously provide significant contributions to improving student academic achievement. These findings indicate that strengthening the values of discipline and developing independence in students can be an effective strategy in improving the quality of learning. Based on the research results, it is recommended that teachers and parents pay more attention to the formation of disciplined and independent characters from an early age, as part of efforts to improve student learning outcomes as a whole.