The Application of The Saintific Approach to Integrated Thematic Learning at Primary Schools on Class IV In Singkawang City

Tarmili Tarmili (SDN 08 Buduk Sempadang)

JP2D (Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Dasar) UNTAN
Vol 1, No 3 (2018): Volume 1 Number 3 October 2018

The purposes of this study were (1) The comprehension of the fourth grade teachers about the scientific approach and integrated thematic learning; (2) the integrated thematic lesson plan with a scientific approach; (3) the implemented steps of the scientific approach to the core activities of the learning process; (4) the activities of learners in the integrated thematic learning with a scientific approach; (5) the attitudes of students in the integrated thematic learning with a scientific approach; and (6) the factors supporting and inhibiting to the application of scientific approach in the integrated thematic learning.The approach used was a qualitative descriptive approach. The instrument of collecting data consisted of nonparticipant observation, interview and documentation study. The data Triangulation was done in two ways which were triangulation sources and triangulation methods.The results showed that the designed lesson plan was an integrated thematic scientific approach. The learning process was done according to the core activities with the scientific approach activity steps. The activities of students have also been according to the steps in the scientific approach. It is needed the supporting factors such as facilities and infrastructure to succeed the learning. However, there is also the obstructed factors.