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Elementary School Teachers' Understanding of Inquiry Skills and Scientific Attitude Anam, Rif'at Shafwatul; Rahayu, Ucu; Sekarwinahyu, Mestika; Sapriati, Amalis
Al Ibtida: Jurnal Pendidikan Guru MI Vol 10, No 2 (2023): October 2023
Publisher : UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/al.ibtida.snj.v10i2.12844

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AbstractThis study aims to assess elementary school teachers' inquiry skills and scientific attitudes related to science. The instrument used in this study evaluates four groups of skills: conceptualizing and planning design, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and communication. Additionally, it assesses six categories of scientific attitudes: the nature of science, the basis of science, characteristics of scientists, goals of science, benefits of science, and responses regarding scientists. This research instrument underwent validation by two experts in the field of science. Validation results using Kendall's Tau calculations showed a value of 0.853 for the inquiry ability instrument and 0.807 for scientific attitude, and both falling into the ‘very high’ category. The study involved 49 elementary school teachers. Findings revealed that teachers' inquiry skills were categorized as 'weak', indicated by an average percentage below 50% in each skill group. Regarding scientific attitude, respondents' responses varied significantly between positive and negative statements, despite similarities found in two categories: 'basic science' and 'purpose of science'. This study highlights the necessity to consider the the learning process science, particularly emphasizing the development of inquiry skills and fostering positive scientific attitudes, from elementary school through university education.Keywords: inquiry skills, scientific attitudes, elementary teacher.                                                             AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana keterampilan inkuiri guru baik dari sisi proses maupun sikap ilmiah terkait dengan sains. Proses yang diujikan dalam instrument ini terdiri dari empat kelompok keterampilan: mengkonsepsi dan merencanakan desain, implementasi, analisis dan interpretasi, serta mengkomunikasikan. Pada sikap ilmiah terdiri dari enam kategori yaitu: sifat dari ilmu sains, dasar ilmu sains, hal yang dimiliki ilmuan, tujuan ilmu sains, manfaat ilmu sains, dan tanggapan mengenai ilmuan sains. Instrumen penelitian ini telah dilakukan validasi pada dua orang doktor pada bidang sains. Berdasarkan hasil validasi menggunakan perhitungan Kendall’s Tau memiliki nilai sebesar 0,853 untuk instrument kemampuan inquiry dan nilai sebesar 0,807 untuk sikap ilmiah serta keduanya termasuk ke dalam kategori sangat tinggi. Responden dalam peneitian ini terdiri dari 49 orang guru sekolah dasar yang didapatkan bahwa keterampilan inkuiri berada pada kategori “lemah” hal ini ditunjukkan dengan persentase rata-rata responden pada setiap kelompok dibawah 50%. Sedangkan pada sikap ilmiah didapatkan bahwa respon responded terhadap pernyataan sikap ilmiah antara pernyataan positif dan negatif cukup berbeda walaupun ada dua kategori sikap ilmiah yang sama responnya. Dua kategori itu adalah pada “dasar ilmu sains” dan “tujuan dari sains”. Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa proses pembelajaran sains dari SD sampai dengan perguruan tinggi perlu untuk diperhatikan terutama hal yang berkaitan dengan keterampilan inkuiri dan sikap ilmiah.Kata kunci: kemampuan inkuiri, sikap ilmiah, guru sekolah dasar
TINJAUAN SISTEMATIS: INTEGRASI DISCOVERY LEARNING DAN VIRTUAL REALITY UNTUK MENGEMBANGKAN BERPIKIR KRITIS DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPA DI SEKOLAH DASAR Sarry Sumiyaty; Ucu Rahayu; Ika Lestari
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 10 No. 4 (2025): Volume 10. No4, Desember 2025.
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v10i4.32501

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The rapid development of digital technology has created new opportunities for science learning in primary schools, particularly in fostering students’ critical thinking skills. However, science education at the elementary level is still often dominated by conventional methods that emphasize rote memorization, leaving students with limited opportunities to develop analytical and reflective abilities. This study aims to examine the potential of integrating the Discovery Learning (DL) model with Virtual Reality (VR) technology to enhance critical thinking skills in science learning. The methodology employed is a literature review involving a systematic analysis of articles, research reports, and academic publications related to DL, VR, and science education. The review focuses on identifying contributions, advantages, and limitations of applying VR within the context of primary education. Findings indicate that the integration of DL with VR has the potential to provide immersive, interactive, and contextual learning experiences, encouraging students to observe, ask questions, and evaluate information critically. While VR enables the tangible exploration of abstract scientific concepts, DL facilitates inquiry and independent discovery processes. Nevertheless, its implementation faces challenges such as limited infrastructure, the need for teacher training, and the relatively high cost of technological devices. Overall, this review highlights that the use of VR within a DL framework can serve as an innovative strategy to strengthen students’ critical thinking skills. Recommendations are directed at teachers to begin exploring technological integration, policymakers to support the provision of facilities, and researchers to further investigate its effectiveness through empirical studies in primary school settings
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND TEACHER ENGAGEMENT: AN IMPACT ANALYSIS ON SCHOOLS Rosita, Tita; Rahayu, Ucu; Sagita, Dony Darma
Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Terapan Universitas Jambi Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Volume 9, Nomor 2, June 2025
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/jiituj.v9i2.43477

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This study aims to analyze the relationship between strategic management, teacher participation, and school performance in public elementary schools, focusing on how leadership practices influence institutional outcomes. The research addresses a growing need to understand how strategic decision-making processes can be effectively aligned with grassroots teacher involvement to enhance educational quality and accountability. This study employs a quantitative correlational design using a validated and reliable 5-point Likert scale questionnaire administered to randomly selected public elementary school teachers. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to test the hypothesized relationships among the three key variables. The results show that strategic management has a strong positive influence on teacher participation, with a contribution of 81.1%, and significantly impacts school performance with a contribution of 68.5%. However, the rejection of the third and fourth hypotheses which posited that teacher participation would mediate the relationship between strategic management and school performance suggests that teacher involvement in strategic planning is still peripheral rather than integral. External factors such as educational policy limitations, resource disparities, and administrative rigidity are identified as contributing barriers. This study introduces a novel model that maps the strategic alignment between management practices and teacher engagement, offering a deeper understanding of why participatory leadership may fail to translate into improved outcomes. It recommends a collaborative strategic management framework that genuinely embeds teacher input to optimize school performance and create sustainable educational change.