PERAN LEMBAGA BIMBINGAN BELAJAR PRIVAT ASSALAM DALAM MENUMBUHKAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI BELAJAR SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR
ABSTRACT Students’ learning confidence at the elementary school level does not always develop through academic learning alone, particularly when they remain hesitant to ask questions, answer questions, express their opinions, or complete tasks without assistance. This condition provided the basis for examining the role of the Assalam Private Tutoring Institution in fostering students’ learning confidence through their experiences during tutoring sessions. The study employed a qualitative approach with an exploratory design and involved two tutors and three elementary school students who were selected through purposive sampling based on their direct involvement in the tutoring activities. Data were obtained through non-participant observation, open-ended interviews, and documentation, and were subsequently examined through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The trustworthiness of the findings was established through source and technique triangulation. The findings reveal that tutoring practices characterized by positive reinforcement, individual attention, open communication, opportunities for participation, and a comfortable learning environment provided students with greater space to engage actively. This was reflected in their willingness to ask questions, answer questions, express opinions, attempt to complete tasks independently, and persist when facing difficulties. These findings suggest that private tutoring can function as a learning environment that supports the development of students’ confidence in their own abilities while also fostering greater independence in navigating academic learning. ABSTRAK Kepercayaan diri belajar siswa sekolah dasar tidak selalu berkembang melalui pembelajaran akademik semata, terutama ketika mereka masih ragu untuk bertanya, menjawab, menyampaikan pendapat, atau menyelesaikan tugas tanpa bantuan. Kondisi tersebut menjadi dasar penelitian yang menelaah peran Lembaga Bimbingan Belajar Privat Assalam dalam menumbuhkan kepercayaan diri siswa melalui pengalaman pendampingan belajar. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain eksploratif dan melibatkan dua tutor serta tiga siswa sekolah dasar yang dipilih secara purposive sesuai keterlibatan langsung mereka dalam kegiatan bimbingan. Data diperoleh melalui observasi nonpartisipatif, wawancara terbuka, dan dokumentasi, kemudian ditelaah melalui tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Keabsahan informasi diperiksa dengan triangulasi sumber dan teknik. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa pendampingan yang memberikan penguatan positif, perhatian individual, komunikasi terbuka, kesempatan berpartisipasi, dan suasana belajar yang nyaman memberi ruang bagi siswa untuk lebih berani terlibat. Perubahan tersebut tampak pada keberanian bertanya, menjawab pertanyaan, mengemukakan pendapat, mencoba menyelesaikan tugas secara mandiri, serta tetap berusaha ketika menghadapi kesulitan. Temuan ini memperlihatkan bahwa bimbingan privat dapat berfungsi sebagai ruang belajar yang mendukung perkembangan keyakinan diri sekaligus kemandirian siswa dalam menghadapi proses akademik secara lebih percaya diri.