S. Sriyanto, Tri Na’imah, Yudha Febrianta, Indri Murniawaty
sThis study aims to improve social skills and overcome social anxiety disorders of elementary school students through learning visual thinking strategies. This research uses case study research, with the reason to test the effectiveness of learning strategies for students who experience social anxiety disorder. The study conducted in two schools in Banyumas Regency involving 11 subjects. The results of the study show that visual thinking strategies can improve students’ social skills in terms of working together, interacting, building an optimistic attitude, trying, being realistic, and being able to respect others. In addition, it also reduces the level of child’s anxiety in the form of a graded scale as an indication of subject changes during the process and after learning. The implication of this research is the process of learning in groups and working together will improve students’ social skills. © 2019, Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development. All rights reserved.
Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
