Learning
Science through Inquiry and Multimedia in Elementary School
Dek Ngurah Laba Laksana1,
I Nyoman Sudana Degeng2, I Wayan Ardhana3, I Wayan Dasna4
1Program Studi PGSD, STKIP
Citra Bakti-Flores
2,3,4Program Studi Teknologi Pembelajaran, Pascasarjana
Univ. Negeri Malang
Abstract
This present
study aimed at (1) examining on how to design science learning in elementary level
through multimedia integrated inquiry strategy, and (2) providing empirical
evidences of the effectiveness of multimedia integrated inquiry strategy in
science learning toward students’ conceptual achievement. The result on
literature review shows that science learning on elementary levels needs to
take students’ characteristics into account. Psychologically, primary level
learners have a high level of curiosity and enthusiastically discovering new
knowledge for them. Since science is considered as both product and process,
the use of inquiry is necessary. In this respect, a 5E type from guided inquiry
strategy is considered as the most suitable one. It covers engaging, exploring,
explaining, elaborating, and evaluating. In each phase, the learning process is
integrated with the use of multimedia. This integration aims at (1) increasing
students curiosity toward science learning; (2) bringing students to real
situation by using media such as pictures, video, animation; (3) exploring and
explaining abstract concept such as structure of the earth, the solar system,
and the phenomena that occur in the universe. The empirical evidence shows that
the use of multimedia can support inquiry activities and improve students’
achievement.
Keyword: learning
science, inquiry, multimedia
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