Application of guided inquiry learning model in biological learning: it’s the influence to science process skills and students 'scientific knowledge in class XI MIPA high school

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of the application of guided inquiry learning model to the skills of the students’ science process because in the implementation of the Science Process Skills of the less developed students in class XI MIPA Senior High School.The research data was obtained by giving scientific knowledge test in the form of posttest and non test in the form of observation skill of students science process during the practicum activity (as main data) and interview with teacher of biology study (as supporting data). After all activities carried out, the data were analyzed quantitatively by hypothesis test. Based on the data analysis there is influence of guided inquiry learning model to the science process skill and students’ scientific knowledge. It can be seen that the average score of the students’ Science Process Skills in the experimental class is 70.34% and the control class is 63.30%. From hypothesis test thit = 7,536 and ttable value = 1,664, this means thit>ttable so hypothesis accepted. Average scientific knowledge of experimental class students 64,78 and control class 55,23. From hypothesis test for thit = 3.075 and ttable value = 1.664, this means thit>ttable so hypothesis accepted. From the results of this study can be concluded that the application of guided inquiry model influences the students scientific process skills and students scientific knowledge on the material of human excretion system of class XI MIPA Senior High School 8 Jambi City. The skills of students scientific processes and scientific knowledge can be well channeled with the help of guided inquiry learning models that involve active students during the learning activities. From the results of this study suggested that teachers can apply guided inquiry learning model in learning activities, especially practical activities that make students become enthusiastic in learning. This model makes students like a scientist so that raises the spirit in students to perform the whole procedure of practice to be implemented.