Implementation of free inquiry learning model to establish 21st century skills

Abstract

Free inquiry learning model through field trip activity on Invertebrate Zoology and Macro algae courses for prospective biology teacher’s need to be done, as efforts to establish 21st-century skills to compete in globalization era. The skill in the 21st century includes three domains of competence: cognitive, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. The research purpose to describe cognitive, intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies for a prospective biology teacher. This research uses a quantitative approach with survey method for biology students. Data collection through observation and filling questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive analyse. The results showed that cognitive competence includes cognitive process and strategies, knowledge and creativity with a range of values 80-98, while Likert analysis results on intrapersonal and interpersonal competence showed positive results. The conclusion that free inquiry learning model through field trip activity can establish 21st-century competence needed for a prospective biology teacher.