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Documenting Nature, Constructing Meaning: A Qualitative Case Study of Inquiry-Based Science Learning Integrated with Video-Based Environmental Observation to Foster Critical Thinking in Elementary Education Jeane Kalengkongan
Jurnal Kependidikan : Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Kajian Kepustakaan di Bidang Pendidikan, Pengajaran, dan Pembelajaran Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): March
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jk.v12i1.19760

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This study aims to explore how inquiry-based elementary science learning integrated with video-based environmental observation supports the development of students’ critical thinking. A qualitative case study design was employed involving fifth-grade students at a public elementary school located in the Lake Tondano area of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The learning intervention was structured as a project in which students documented lake ecosystem observations through short videos and presented their findings during classroom discussions. Data were collected from student-produced videos, classroom observations, group interviews with students, teacher interviews, and researchers’ field notes. The data were analyzed using an inductive thematic approach to identify patterns of critical thinking and students’ processes of scientific meaning-making. The findings reveal that inquiry-based video projects enabled students to develop a more concrete and contextual understanding of ecosystems through direct observation, interpretation of local environmental conditions, and construction of causal explanations grounded in visual evidence. Moreover, video documentation and collaborative discussion fostered inquiry-oriented questioning, metacognitive reflection, and awareness of environmental responsibility. These results indicate that integrating inquiry-based learning, local environmental contexts, and simple video production serves as an effective pedagogical approach for fostering elementary students’ critical thinking and contextual scientific literacy.
From Curriculum Integration to Classroom Practice: Assessing Primary School Teachers’ Competence and Challenges in Contextual IPAS Learning Brianne Eucleysia Jo Komedien; Deane Umboh; Jeane Kalengkongan
Jurnal Kependidikan : Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Kajian Kepustakaan di Bidang Pendidikan, Pengajaran, dan Pembelajaran Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jk.v12i3.22011

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This study aims to assess primary school teachers’ competencies in managing contextual IPAS (Integrated Science and Social Studies) learning and to identify the major challenges affecting its implementation in Tomohon City, Indonesia. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from a structured questionnaire with qualitative data from classroom observations and semi-structured interviews. The participants comprised 40 primary school teachers from ten public schools selected through purposive sampling. The questionnaire consisted of 15 Likert-scale items covering three competency dimensions: science laboratory management, environment-based learning media management, and science content contextualization. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The results showed that only 45% of the teachers demonstrated good to excellent competence in managing contextual science learning, whereas 55% demonstrated moderate to low competence. The overall mean competency score was 58%, indicating a moderate level of competence. Among the three dimensions, science laboratory management received the lowest score (52.4%), followed by environment-based learning media management (58.7%) and science content contextualization (63.1%). Teachers reported persistent challenges in organizing practical science activities, developing contextual learning media, and integrating local environmental resources into inquiry-based instruction. This diagnostic profile addresses a gap in the literature by providing a detailed account of teachers’ competencies in managing contextual science learning across three integrated dimensions. The findings provide an evidence-based foundation for curriculum developers and policymakers in Indonesia and other developing countries to design targeted professional development programs and support strategies. Such initiatives may strengthen contextual science education reform and support the effective implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in primary schools.