Development of a Simple Experiment-Based Inquiry Learning Model in Introduction to Science

Abstract

This research is motivated by the lack of optimal inquiry science learning in children. it is often found that understanding of science in children is less developed due to a lack of motivation and activeness of children in solving problems during the learning process. In learning the 2013 curriculum teaching and learning activities prioritize the development of knowledge, attitudes and skills in children. In teaching and learning activities in PAUD, teachers usually only emphasize reading, writing, and arithmetic. With the application of inquiry science, it is certain to produce a generation of quality resources. This study aims to determine the ability of inquiry science in Hidayatulloh Lidah Kulon Kindergarten. This research uses an artistic method which is an unpatterned activity. The results of this study found that the ability of inquiry science in early childhood in the kindergarten group was still not optimal with the stages of inquiry science namely orientation, formulating problems, submitting hypotheses, collecting data, testing hypotheses, and formulating conclusions. Inquiry science at Hidayatulloh Lidah Kulon Kindergarten can be seen in the ability of children to be oriented towards the learning process, formulate problems, propose hypotheses, collect data, test hypotheses, and formulate conclusions in teaching and learning activities, but inquiry science activities are not maximized.