Development of Activity Based Science Learning Models with Inquiry Approaches
Venue: JPUD Jurnal Pendidikan Usia Dini
Year: 2019

This study aims to develop an activity based science learning model with an inquiry learning approach for early childhood that can be used to increase the sense of curiosity and scientific thinking in children aged 5 6 years. This research was conducted with research and development R D research methods. Data was collected through interviews, observations, questionnaires, pre test and post test for children. Data analysis using paired t test. The results showed that children were interested and enthusiastic in the learning process by using a science based learning model with the inquiry approach, Sig. (2 tailed) showing results of 0.000, so the value of 0.000 <0.05 was different from before and after the use of learning models. The results showed that: children can understand the material given by the teacher, the child is more confident and has the initiative to find answers to the teacher's questions about science material, the child's curiosity increases to examine the information provided by the teacher, the child's understanding of work processes and procedures from science learning with the inquiry approach getting better. It was concluded that an activity based science learning model with an inquiry approach for children aged 5 6 years used an activity model with an inquiry learning approach based on children's interests and children's needs so that children's curiosity would emerge and continue to be optimally stimulated.  Inquiry approach, Learning model, Science Learning References Abdi, A. (2014) The Effect of Inquiry based Learning Method on Students' Academic Achievement in Science Course.  Anderson, R. D. (2002) Reforming science teaching: What research says about inquiry.  Bell, R. L. 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