The Implementation of Cooking Class in Developing Students’ Life Skills at SD Muhammadiyah 1 Banyuwangi

Abstract

 Cooking class is an activity that involves students in the process of cooking and preparing food, which not only teaches culinary skills, but also provides opportunities for students to develop various life skills. Among these are the ability to work together in teams, make decisions, manage time, and increase independence and responsibility. This study aims to explain the cooking class learning activities at SD Muhammadiyah 1 Banyuwangi and identify the types of life skills that can be developed through these activities. Life skills are an important aspect of 21st century education that is the focus of meaningful learning for children, and contextual learning such as cooking classes is believed to be able to provide real experiences for students in building these skills. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a descriptive study type. Data collection techniques were conducted through observation, interviews and documentation. The results showed that cooking class activities were implemented as part of an extracurricular program and integrated thematic learning, by actively involving students in the planning process, preparation of ingredients, food processing, and evaluation of results. Through this activity, students showed development in several aspects of life skills, such as communication skills, teamwork, responsibility, independence, and problem-solving ability. Thus, cooking class is proven to be an effective learning medium in fostering students’ life skills in an elementary school environment.