VERBA: Journal of English Language Issues, Trends and Studies
Vol 3 No 2 (2025): VERBA: Journal of English Language Issues, Trends and Studies

NEEDS ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF INQUIRY BASED LEARNING MODELS IN LEARNING ENGLISH FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS

Nur Amaliah (Universitas Islam Makassar)
Jusmaniar N (Universitas Islam Makassar)
Dahniar Dahniar (Universitas Islam Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 May 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the need for implementing an Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) model in teaching English to kindergarten students. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with data collection through observation sheets and teacher interviews. The research focused on Class B1 of Annur Manggala Kindergarten, involving 16 students as observation subjects and their teachers as interview respondents. The needs of learning English with IBL methods for kindergarten involve several key aspects, 1) Necessities including of appropriate learning resources, classroom environment, and teacher support. While, although research found that the school has made significant necessities in implementing IBL, 2) the lacks which challenges such as limited access to supporting materials, restricted classroom space, and minimal integration of technology affect the overall learning experience. 3) The classroom environment supports most of the key aspects wants for Inquiry-Based Learning, particularly in terms of student engagement, teacher support, and access to hands-on, creative materials.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

verba

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Computer Science & IT Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science

Description

VERBA: Journal of English Language Issues, Trends and Studies is a journal published by the English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Islam Makassar. This journal aims to publish and disseminate the results of research and studies on English. The published ...