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The Critical Thinking Skills of Students Through Guided Inquiry Models in Elementary School Nurul Fitriah Aras; Mardi Lestari; Sinta Satria Dewi Pendit; Nurul Kami Sani
Jurnal Studi Guru dan Pembelajaran Vol. 7 No. 3 (2024): September - Desember 2024
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/jsgp.7.3.2024.4703

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The urgency of this research is driven by the deficiency in students' critical thinking skills, which is rooted in the dominance of lecture-based teaching approaches. These traditional methods restrict student engagement and exploration, crucial for fostering critical thought. The research aims to explore the impact of the guided inquiry learning model on enhancing critical thinking skills among elementary students, specifically focusing on a sample of 40 fifth-grade students at SDN Lonja. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design with pretest and posttest control groups, the study gathered data through tests, observations, and documentation. The Paired Samples Test used for data analysis indicated a significant difference at the 5% level, with a p-value of 0.000. This outcome led to the rejection of the null hypothesis, confirming that the guided inquiry model significantly enhances students' critical thinking skills in Natural Sciences. The findings underscore the potential of guided inquiry as an effective instructional model, which actively engages students in learning, promotes analytical thinking, and reduces dependency on rote memorization, thereby nurturing critical thinking competencies essential for lifelong learning and problem-solving. This research holds implications for educators and curriculum developers seeking to adopt student-centered learning strategies that better prepare students for future academic and personal challenges.
Project-Based Learning Progression: Identifying The Impact of Learning on Students' Motivation and Learning Outcomes Arif Firmansyah; Nurul Fitriah Aras; Mardi Lestari; Muchdar Muchdar
PAEDAGOGIA Vol 27, No 1 (2024): PAEDAGOGIA Jilid 27 No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/paedagogia.v27i1.81242

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The study aims to address the issue of low motivation and poor learning outcomes in Social Studies. Many students find Social Studies dull due to its focus on memorization, which leads to passive learning. Additionally, teachers' limited familiarity with various learning approaches contributes to students' lack of motivation. The study investigates whether implementing a project-based learning (PBL) model can positively impact motivation and learning outcomes in Social Studies. Fifth-grade students from SDN 17 Poso participated in the quasi-experimental research, divided into experimental and control groups. Pretests and posttests were administered before and after the learning period, respectively, to both groups. Data collection methods included tests, questionnaires, and documentation. Pretests helped establish baseline knowledge levels and facilitated comparison to evaluate the effectiveness of the PBL intervention. Results indicated a significant improvement in motivation and learning outcomes among students exposed to the project-based learning model. The study's implications extend to enhancing teaching methodologies and strategies to foster better engagement and achievement in Social Studies.
Pengaruh Media Papan Baca terhadap Kemampuan Membaca Siswa Kelas 2 di SD Negeri 015 Kenangan Kabupaten Pasangkayu: The Influence of Reading Board Media on the Reading Ability of Grade 2 Students at SD Negeri 015 Kenangan, Pasangkayu Regency L. Agung Kirana. D; Nurul Fitriah Aras; Sinta Satria Dewi Pendit; Zulnuraini Zulnuraini; Kasmawati Kasmawati
Edu Cendikia: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan Vol. 6 No. 01 (2026): Research Articles, April 2026
Publisher : ITScience (Information Technology and Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/educendikia.v6i01.8426

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This study aims to determine the effect of using reading boards on the reading ability of second-grade students at SD Negeri 015 Kenangan, Pasangkayu Regency. The study used a quantitative, pre-experimental design in the form of a one-group pretest-posttest. The research subjects were 10 students selected through saturated sampling. Data were collected through tests, observations, and documentation, then analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed an increase in students' reading ability after using the reading board media. The average pretest score of 53.20 increased to 77.30 in the posttest. The results of the normality test showed that the data were normally distributed, and the paired-samples t-test yielded a p-value <0.001 (<0.05), indicating a significant difference between the pretest and posttest. The N-Gain value of 0.52 is in the moderate category, while the effect size of 2.08 is in the very large category. The increase in reading ability is evident in letter recognition, syllable combination, pronunciation, and simple reading comprehension. These findings indicate that reading boards are effective in improving students' early reading skills because they provide a concrete, visual, and interactive learning experience, and can increase student motivation and engagement in the classroom. Therefore, reading boards can be used as an innovative learning alternative to improve the literacy skills of elementary school students.
Implementing Deep Learning as a Pedagogical Approach in Elementary Fine Arts Education: A Qualitative Case Study of Student Creativity Muh. Ahyar; Andi Imrah Dewi; Kadek Hariana; Nurul Fitriah Aras; Kasmawati
AL-TARBIYAH: Jurnal Pendidikan (The Educational Journal) Vol. 36 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan (FITK) UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/bzeh1j77

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This study explores the implementation of Deep Learning as a pedagogical approach to supporting student creativity in fourth-grade Fine Arts education at SD Inpres Perumnas Palu. A qualitative single-case study was conducted involving one Fine Arts teacher and 25 fourth-grade students. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews with the teacher and selected students, and documentation, and were analysed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings showed that the Deep Learning approach was enacted through five interconnected stages: learning planning, stimulus and orientation, idea exploration, the creative process, and reflection. The use of recycled plastic bottles as functional flower pots connected artistic expression with environmental awareness, practical design, and students’ everyday experiences. Students displayed creative behaviours through fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration, as reflected in alternative sketches, modified designs, varied decorative choices, functional features, and revisions after feedback. However, student participation was uneven; while some students worked independently, others required examples, encouragement, repeated prompts, or practical assistance. Teacher facilitation through reflective questioning, feedback, motivation, and differentiated scaffolding was therefore important in supporting meaningful participation. The study illustrates how Deep Learning can support contextual and creativity-oriented Fine Arts learning using accessible recycled materials. Keywords: Student Creativity, Deep Learning, Fine Arts, Elementary School
PENGARUH MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING BERRBANTUAN KAHOOT TERHADAP KEAKTIFAN DAN HASIL BELAJAR IPAS SISWA KELAS III SDN 26 PALU Diana Lestari; Nurul Fitriah Aras; Sinta Satria Dewi Pendit; Rizal Rizal; Dyah Rahmawati
EDUPROXIMA : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan IPA Vol 7, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Bhinneka PGRI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29100/.v7i4.7688

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Model Problem Based Learning berbantuan kahoot terhadap keaktifan dan hasil belajar IPAS siswa kelas III SDN 26 Palu. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan design experimen pre-experimental design dengan bentuk one-group pretest-postest design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas III tahun ajaran 2024/2025 berjumlah 20 orang. Sampel yang digunakan yaitu kelas III SDN 26 PALU yang berjumlah 20 siswa. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik penarikan sampel acak. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes hasil belajar, lembar oservasi keaktifan siswa dan guru. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu analisis statistik deskriptif dan infirensial. Hasil nilai rata-rata pretest yang diperoleh yaitu 35,75 dan nilai rata-rata postest yaitu 82,35. Pada penelitian menggunakan instrumen penelitian berupa tes soal pilihan ganda (PG) dan pengambilan data keaktifan belajar siswa menggunakan angket lembar observasi siswa dan guru. Analisis data menggunakan uji prasyarat yaitu, uji normalitas, uji deskriptif, serta pengujian hipotesis menggunakan uji Independen Sampel T-test berbantuan SPSS For Windows versi 30. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini ditunjukkan oleh perhitungan menggunakan jasa komputer SPSS 30 dimana nilai sig (2-tailed) =0,000 0,05 sehingga hipotesis Ho ditolak dan menerima Ha artinya terdapat pengaruh penggunaan model problem based learning berbantuan kahoot terhadap keaktifan dan hasil belajar IPAS siswa kelas III SDN 26 Palu.
EFEKTIVITAS MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPAS SISWA KELAS IV SDN 26 PALU Tri Wahyu Wijayanti; Nurul Fitriah Aras; Sinta Satria Dewi Pendit; Rizal Rizal; Dyah Rahmawati
EDUPROXIMA : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan IPA Vol 7, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Bhinneka PGRI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29100/.v7i4.9292

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas model pembelajaran problem based learning terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis pada mata pelajaran IPAS Siswa Kelas IV SDN 26 PALU. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis kuantitatif menggunakan one-group pretest-posttest design untuk desain pra-eksperimen. Sampel yang digunakan adalah kelas IVSDN 26 PALU yang berjumlah 20 siswa. Pengambilan sampel mengunakan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan uji tes soal pilihan ganda, observasi dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis statistik deskriptif dan infirensial. Hasil nilai rata-rata pretest sebesar 43,35, dan nilai rata-rata posttest sebesar 86,20. Pada penelitian menggunakan instrument penelitian berupa tes soal pilihan ganda (PG) dan pengambilan data menggunakan instrument penelitian, analisis data menggunakan uji prasyarat yaitu uji normalitas, uji deskriptif, serta pengujian hipotesis menggunakan uji Independen Sampel T-test berbantuan  SPSS For Windows versi 29.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ditunjukkan oleh perhitungan menggunakan jasa computer SPSS versi 29 dimana nilai sig (2-tailed)= 0,001 0,05 sehingga hipotesis HO ditolak dan menerima Ha artinya terdapat pengaruh Efektivitas Model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Pada Mata Pelajaran IPAS Siswa Kelas IV SDN 26 PALU.
ANALISIS PERAN GURU DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA KELAS IVA SDN 3 PALU Suryani Suryani; Andi Imrah Dewi; Nurul Fitriah Aras; Zulnuraini Zulnuraini; Kasmawati Kasmawati
EDUPROXIMA : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan IPA Vol 8, No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Bhinneka PGRI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29100/.v8i2.8916

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Penelitian ini bertujuan guna menggambarkan bagaimana peran guru dalam mendorong peningkatan motivasi belajar siswa kelas IVa di SDN 3 Palu. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui teknik observasi, wawancara, serta studi dokumentasi.dengan subjek guru kelas dan siswa kelas IVa. Teknik analisis data terdiri dari reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa guru memainkan peran yang sangat penting dalam meningkatkan motivasi siswa.khususnya dalam pembelajaran IPAS. Peran tersebut meliputi: 1.) Demonstrator, guru menunjukkan fenomena secara langsung agar siswa lebih memahami, 2.) Pengelola kelas, Membangun lingkungan belajar yang mendukung dan menyenangkan. 3.) Mediator, Hubungkan bahan pembelajaran dengan pengalaman dan situasi yang terjadi dalam kehidupan sehari-hari., 4.) Fasilitator, menyediakan sumber dan strategi belajar yang menumbuhkan kemandirian, 5.) Evaluator, memberi umpan balik menyeluruh melalui penilaian kognitif, afektif, dan psikomotorik; serta, 6.) Motivator, membangkitkan semangat belajar melalui pendekatan personal dan humanis. Peran guru yang optimal terbukti mendorong motivasi intrinsik siswa, meningkatkan keterlibatan aktif, serta menghasilkan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam dan hasil belajar yang lebih baik dalam mata pelajaran IPAS.
Co-Authors Abdul Rahman Adriana, Lusi AGUS AGUS Agus Agus Akina Akina Akina, Akina Andi Imrah Dewi Andi Mustika Andi Nur Isnayanti Andi Nur Isnayanti Arif Firmansyah Arif Firmansyah Arif Hidayat Arif Hidayat Azizah Azizah Azizah Azizah Bakhrudin All Habsy Dedy Wirawan Devinta Tri Utami Geger Haryanto Dewi Anita Sari, Dewi Anita Dhevy Puswiartika Diana Lestari Dwi Sona Dyah Rahmawati Dyah Rahmawati Dyah Rahmawati Faizal Faizal Fasli, Muhammad Feibe Sido Risa Fitriani, Cita Guci, Ammar Abdullah Joni Halizah. A, Siti Nur Haryati Haryati Hasan Hasan Hasan Hasan Irawan, Andi Wahyu Kadek Hariana Kasmawati Kasmawati Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Khuzaimah, Andi Ulfah Komang Mayoni L. Agung Kirana. D Magfira, Siti Mahyuddin, Muhammad Junaedi Mardi Lestari Mardi Lestari Mas’adi Mas’adi Muchdar Muchdar Muh. Ahyar Muhammad Aqil Muhammad Fachri B. Paloloang Muhammad Fachri B. Paloloang Muhammad Nazimuddin Al Kamil Mustika, Andi Nuku, Amirah A.S. Nur Fauziah Nuraini Nuraini Nuraini Nuraini Nurul Kami Sani Nurwijayanti Rahmat, Wildayanti Rahmawati, Dyah Retno Juliati Juli RIRIN AYU WULANDARI Rismawati , Gusti Ayu Made Rizal Rizal Rizki Ilmianih Rosnadi Rosnadi Rosnadi, Rosnadi Ryan Andika Pratama Salli, Mufida N Sani, Nurul Kami Sarintan Nurcahyati Kaharu Sinta Satria Dewi Pendit Sinta Satria Dewi Pendit Sinta Satria Dewi Pendit Sinta Satria Dewi Pendit Sinta Satria Dewi Pendit Sinta Satria Dewi Pendit Sinta Satria Dwi Pendit Sisriawan Lapasere SRI RAHAYU Sri Rahayu Sri Wahyuni Suharyanto Sukri Sukri Sukri Sukri Surahman Wilade Suryani Suryani Syahriono, Sitti Amriana Tri Wahyu Wijayanti Wildayanti Rahmat Wulandari, Riri Ayu Yusdin Gagaramusu Zantika Zulmi Zulnuraeni Zulnuraini