Kusman Rukmana
Indonesia University of Education

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PENGARUH MODEL INKUIRI TERBIMBING TERHADAP PEMAHAMAN KONSEP GEOGRAFI SISWA KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR Salsaila Imani Fatha; Rana Gustian Nugraha; Kusman Rukmana
SCHOOL EDUCATION JOURNAL PGSD FIP UNIMED Vol. 16 No. 3 (2026): SCHOOL EDUCATION JOURNAL PGSD FIP UNIMED
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/a37x2054

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Geographical concept understanding is a key learning outcome in elementary education, yet many students face difficulties due to instructional practices that emphasize teacher explanations over active learning. This study examined the effectiveness of the Guided Inquiry learning model in improving fifth-grade students' geographical concept understanding. A quasi-experimental method with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design was employed, involving 63 students (33 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group). Data were analyzed using nonparametric statistical tests and N-Gain analysis. The findings revealed that Guided Inquiry significantly improved students' geographical concept understanding (Sig. = 0.000 < 0.05). Between-group comparisons also showed a significant difference with a moderate effect size (0.464). The experimental group achieved a higher N-Gain score (0.6137) compared to the control group (0.4508), although this difference was not statistically significant (Sig. = 0.371 > 0.05). These findings suggest that Guided Inquiry can serve as an effective student-centered approach for strengthening geographical concept understanding in elementary schools.