Application of Outdoor Inquiry Learning Model on Cognitive Learning Outcomes of Class XI Senior High School Students

Abstract

This research determines the effectiveness of the use of outdoor inquiry learning model. This research was quasi-experimental research, which uses outdoor inquiry learning model. The research population was students of XI grade in SMAN 1 Sleman 2nd semester, academic year 2016/2017. The sample on the cognitive aspects of learning outcomes is 25 students of MIA 1 class and 29 students of MIA 2. MIA 1 class was the experiment class that gets the application of outdoor inquiry, while MIA 2 class was the control class which uses the conventional learning method. The data were collected by giving a pre-test, then followed by the learning process and observation. After completing the learning process, students were given the post-test. Hypothesis testing method it to analyze for gain value on the pre-test and post-test result. The results showed there was a significant difference between the inquiry learning model and conventional learning model on the achievement of cognitive learning outcomes.