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The selection of a learning model is very crucial before the teacher carries out learning activities. Inquiry is a learning model that has existed for a long time and is recommended for use in learning activities. This study aims to map the results of studies related to inquiry learning in elementary schools. Bibliometrics is used as a method to map previous research. Data was obtained through the Scopus website from 2018-2022, and 143 datasets were obtained. Data analysis uses VosViewer software, which maps the data. The results revealed that the two authors have the highest total strength among the other documents. Meanwhile, based on sources, the International Journal of Science Education is the source with the highest link strength, and the Journal of Instruction is the source that is most widely cited. The Netherlands is the country with the highest number of connections, with 19 documents. Based on the author's curriculum keywords, reading dialogue, science education, and primary education are the most used keywords in 2021. Meanwhile, "narrative inquiry," "science teaching," and "professional teaching" are the least used keywords. The conclusion of this research is that inquiry is still one of the choices used in learning activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although online learning has been widely used in higher education, its impact on students' academic performance has not been well described. This study surveyed 2963 college students, and used structural equation modelling to determine the impact of college students' online learning engagement on academic performance. The serial mediating effect of inquiry learning and reflective learning on the relation between online learning engagement and academic performance was also investigated. Results indicated that online learning engagement could positively predict college students' academic performance. Inquiry learning and reflective learning had a serial mediating effect on the relationship between online learning engagement and academic performance. Reflective learning played a complete mediating role in the relation between inquiry learning and academic performance. This suggests that college students' online academic performance can be improved by promoting their online learning engagement and encouraging them to use inquiry learning and reflective learning strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work presents a teaching and learning sequence (TLS) that aims to engage students in learning core biological knowledge and well-informed conceptions about the nature of science through a historical case study: Alfred Russel Wallace's (1823–1913) research on palm trees in the Amazon. He observed, illustrated, described, and collected several specimens to understand the region's biological diversity. We took it as a starting point for students to use a dichotomous identification key and develop a phylogenetic tree. We also mention an evaluation of the TLS applied in second-year high school classes involving sixty students from a public school in the city of São Paulo in 2013. The activity produced several positive effects, especially regarding motivation for learning phylogenetic classification from exemplary historical contexts. The experience illustrates in a more general way how the use of nature investigations carried out in the past can contribute to a more complete scientific education, as described in the new curricular standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Sustaining productive student–student dialogue in online collaborative inquiry learning is challenging, and teacher support is limited when needed in multiple groups simultaneously. Collaborative conversational agents (CCAs) have been used in the past to support student dialogue. Yet, research is needed to reveal the characteristics and effectiveness of such agents. Objectives: To investigate the extent to which our analytics‐based Collaborative Learning Agent for Interactive Reasoning (Clair) can improve the productivity of student dialogue, we assessed both the levels at which students shared thoughts, listened to each other, deepened reasoning, and engaged with peer's reasoning, as well as their perceived productivity in terms of their learning community, accurate knowledge, and rigorous thinking. Method: In two separate studies, 19 and 27 dyads of secondary school students from Brazil and the Netherlands, respectively, participated in digital inquiry‐based science lessons. The dyads were assigned to two conditions: with Clair present (treatment) or absent (control) in the chat. Sequential pattern mining of chat logs and the student's responses to a questionnaire were used to evaluate Clair's impact. Results: Analysis revealed that in both studies, Clair's presence resulted in dyads sharing their thoughts at a higher frequency compared to dyads that did not have Clair. Additionally, in the Netherlands' study, Clair's presence led to a higher frequency of students engaging with each other's reasoning. No differences were observed in students' perceived productivity. Conclusion: This work deepens our understanding of how CCAs impact student dialogue and illustrates the importance of a multidimensional perspective in analysing the role of CCAs in guiding student dialogue. Lay Description: What is currently known about this topic?: Collaborative inquiry learning involves students exploring scientific concepts through dialogue, ideally with active turn‐taking and contributions from all participants, but students often need guidance to engage in productive dialogue and teachers face difficulties when several groups need support simultaneously.The Academically Productive Talk (APT) framework promotes teacher guidance on student–student dialogue, by pushing students to reason together and on their own, and also provides guidelines for evaluating productivity.Collaborative Conversational Agents (CCAs) are emerging tools designed to facilitate and guide student dialogue in group settings, utilizing instructional strategies like APT. What does this paper add?: The paper describes Clair, a novel CCA that uses learning analytics to identify sensitive moments for triggering APT interventions in student dialogue.The proposed learning analytics methodology supports both CCA's triggering and evaluation, by using fuzzy logic and sequential pattern mining, respectively.The paper underscores the importance of multidimensional evaluation of dialogue productivity in order to comprehensively understand the impact of CCAs. Implications for practice and/or policy: The results shed light on which productivity goals Clair has influenced and which have not.The paper provides actionable insights for improving future CCA designs, emphasizing the need to address key goals of productive dialogue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract According to the extant literature, inquiry-based learning instruction can be an effective pedagogical tool as it frames learning as problem-solving activities. However, considerable debate exists about how to implement inquiry-based instruction. The present study compared the academic performance and engagement (as measured by course learning outcomes) of freshmen exposed to one of two inquiry-based learning modes differing in the volume of load-reducing instruction. The context was a writing-intensive, research-oriented course that enrolled second-language speakers with a didactic past. Thus, the study also examined whether the two modes differentiated freshmen’s second-language writing anxiety, a key emotive negative reaction likely to emerge in a writing-intensive course. At the end of the semester, the condition that involved greater load-reducing instruction before problem-solving activities yielded superior attainment of learning outcomes encompassing knowledge acquisition and use of problem-solving skills. No differences in engagement, withdrawal rates, or writing anxiety were detected. Writing anxiety was only minimally related to students’ performance and engagement as measured by the course learning outcomes. These findings illustrate that ostensibly minimal variations in the implementation of inquiry-based learning can have a selective impact on cognitive rather than emotive processing.

According to the extant literature, inquiry-based learning instruction can be an effective pedagogical tool as it frames learning as problem-solving activities. However, considerable debate exists about how to implement inquiry-based instruction. The present study compared the academic performance and engagement (as measured by course learning outcomes) of freshmen exposed to one of two inquiry-based learning modes differing in the volume of load-reducing instruction. The context was a writing-intensive, research-oriented course that enrolled second-language speakers with a didactic past. Thus, the study also examined whether the two modes differentiated freshmen's second-language writing anxiety, a key emotive negative reaction likely to emerge in a writing-intensive course. At the end of the semester, the condition that involved greater load-reducing instruction before problem-solving activities yielded superior attainment of learning outcomes encompassing knowledge acquisition and use of problem-solving skills. No differences in engagement, withdrawal rates, or writing anxiety were detected. Writing anxiety was only minimally related to students' performance and engagement as measured by the course learning outcomes. These findings illustrate that ostensibly minimal variations in the implementation of inquiry-based learning can have a selective impact on cognitive rather than emotive processing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work presents a teaching and learning sequence (TLS) that aims to engage students in learning core biological knowledge and well-informed conceptions about the nature of science through a historical case study: Alfred Russel Wallace's (1823–1913) research on palm trees in the Amazon. He observed, illustrated, described, and collected several specimens to understand the region's biological diversity. We took it as a starting point for students to use a dichotomous identification key and develop a phylogenetic tree. We also mention an evaluation of the TLS applied in second-year high school classes involving sixty students from a public school in the city of São Paulo in 2013. The activity produced several positive effects, especially regarding motivation for learning phylogenetic classification from exemplary historical contexts. The experience illustrates in a more general way how the use of nature investigations carried out in the past can contribute to a more complete scientific education, as described in the new curricular standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractMobile-based learning has emerged as the best solution for the constraints posed by traditional educational methods. This article makes an important contribution by filling the research gap in current trends in mobile inquiry-based learning in science and providing valuable insights for educational researchers and practitioners in developing more effective teaching approaches in the technological era. This research is bibliometric research with data sources coming from the Scopus database. The keyword used is mobile inquiry-based learning, limited to the range of 2015–2023. There are 308 documents in all countries, as well as 8 documents originating from Indonesia. The data is then analysed using spreadsheets, VOSViewer, and Biblioshiny. This dataset highlights the growing research landscape in mobile inquiry-based learning in Indonesia. Even though there is a quantitative gap when compared with other countries, the continued yearly growth shows increasing enthusiasm for this pedagogical approach in the Indonesian education sector. This comprehensive analysis not only provides an overview of research trends, but also equips researchers and stakeholders with the tools needed to make decisions and contribute to the advancement of this educational approach.

The issue underlying this research is the low critical thinking skills of students in SMAN 3 Ciamis which is caused by the learning process which still uses traditional, one-way methods and does not develop students' thinking skills. The purpose of this study was to determine students' critical thinking skills after applying Inquiry Leaning, Discovery Learning and Conventional methods. The method used is quasi-experimental with a Counterbalance research design. The instrument in the research was multiple choice complex questions that measured students' critical thinking skills. The results of analysis and testing using One Way Anova show that there are differences in students' critical thinking abilities from each treatment carried out in each class with different methods so that the hypothesis proposed can be accepted. Judging from the results of the acquisition of the average value (mean) of students' critical thinking skills in each study, it shows that classes using the Inquiry Leaning model are always higher than the Discovery Learning and conventional models. The conclusion of this study is that the Inquiry Learning model is more effective in improving critical thinking skills compared to Discovery Learning and conventional learning models.

This research aims to determine the increase in mathematical literacy in students by using the steam approach with a live worksheet based inquiry learning model. This research was carried out at SD N Trosemi 2 in the odd semester of the 2023/2024 academic year with a total of 29 students. This research was conducted in two cycles. The data collection methods in this research are test and observation. Data analysis techniques using qualitative data are based on increasing the average mathematical literacy ability of students as an indicator of research success. The results of research in the pre-cycle showed that the average mathematical literacy of students was 49.54% with poor criteria, in cycle I there was an increase, namely getting an average of 65.5% with good criteria and in cycle II getting an average of 86. 45% with very good criteria. Thus, it can be concluded that using the inquiry learning model assisted by live worksheets using the Steam approach can increase mathematical literacy in students.

The study was conducted as a case study to enhance pre-service science teachers’ readiness for integration, inquiry-based learning (IBL), the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and the application of real-life examples during their teacher training courses. The objective of the research was to explore pre-service science teachers’ perceptions of integrated teaching, inquiry learning, and the use of ICT in science education, drawing on their experiences in teacher training. It also aimed to examine potential differences in their viewpoints and the evolution of their perceptions over time. A questionnaire was developed to gather insights from 50 pre-service science teachers regarding their views on the integration of science subjects before and after their 2-year teacher training courses. The collected data were analyzed using a qualitative approach with the QCAmap software, followed by a quantitative analysis utilizing the Microsoft Excel software. The findings revealed significant variances in perceptions among pre-service teachers based on the number of science subjects they studied during their training. Those who studied two or more subjects placed greater emphasis on the value of integration, IBL, ICT use, and real-life examples in science education, and exhibited more significant changes in their views throughout the 2 years of teacher training. Furthermore, the study found that nearly half of the pre-service teachers did not view IBL in science classes as crucial, and only about a quarter recognized the importance of ICT utilization.

In the past few decades, inquiry learning, as a research-based learning approach, has been increasingly emphasised in developed Western countries. This study examined the inquiry learning experiences of 17 Chinese international students at their host universities in the USA, the UK, Australia, and Canada, along with their achievements and challenges. Through two rounds of one-on-one semi-structured interviews, this study found a close relationship between the emphasis on inquiry learning in host universities and neoliberal demands for students to acquire knowledge and diverse practical competences. Urged by the learning demands in the host universities, participants advanced in knowledge acquisition, acquired active, passionate, responsible, and inclusive learning attitudes, as well as English language competence, intercultural competence, and other practical competences through inquiry learning. They also faced additional workload and challenges regarding language difficulties and sociocultural factors mediated by home and host educational, social, and cultural contexts. This study advises international and domestic staff and students to engage in constant, candid dialogue, try to understand the specific learning challenges that international students face, and the support they desire. Collaborative efforts from all relevant stakeholders are necessary to create a diversified, caring, inclusive, and supportive inquiry learning environment conducive to mutual learning and thriving. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractThis practitioner paper describes an inquiry-based approach applying the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) framework to facilitate instruction of September 11, 2001 history, and its impact on post-9/11 society. An upper elementary level inquiry teaches the Boatlift Rescue from Manhattan Island, and a secondary level inquiry addresses the concepts of loss and persistence. Enduring issues are humanity and resiliency. The featured sources are children’s and youth literature related to 9/11 history and post-9/11 society. Children’s and youth trade books offer educators a valuable starting point to teach about 9/11 and post-9/11 history. For each inquiry instructional strategies are highlighted that encourage students to make their thinking visible when reading trade books and using primary sources from 9/11 repositories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The application of effective teaching methods needs to be implemented to improve the quality of microbiology education which can empower important competencies in the current era. This study aims to analyze the application and trajectory of argumentation-based inquiry learning through the application of microbiology lectures. This research uses research design methods consisting of preliminary design steps, teaching experiments and retrospective analysis. The source of the data comes from student learning activities in argumentation-based inquiry learning implemented in microbiology courses. The results showed that the learning trajectory of Hypothetical Learning Trajectory (HLT) in microbiology lectures with an argumentation-based inquiry model was in accordance with the stages of student research ranging from determining research themes, compiling proposals, designing and implementing data collection, analyzing data, discussing research results, writing research reports to conducting scientific publications in journals. Students who carry out microbiology lectures using argumentation-based inquiry learning through the implementation of different research in the field of microbiology experience a similar learning trajectory so that a specific and distinctive set of Hypothetical Learning Trajectory (HLT) can be formulated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Involving students in laboratory and inquiry-based activities can help them understand the concepts of physics. However the learning process should not only focus on the concepts. Moreover, the advantages of using virtual or physical labs are still under examination. The purpose of this study is to analyse which of the two modes (virtual or physical) is the most effective for high-school students, in terms of conceptual understanding and attitudes. The criteria for this comparison are (a) the contribution of these two modes to the improvement of conceptual understanding and (b) the students' attitudes towards both modes of laboratory. The participants were high-school students of 3rd grade in two different groups. For the purpose of the study, four educational scenarios were created: two in the field of Mechanics and two in that of Electricity. The study revealed no statistically significant difference regarding students' experimenting in either lab mode. Moreover, students' attitudes towards both virtual and physical labs were similarly positive. We assume that these results may contribute to a broader perspective on choosing the lab mode when designing activities, given the fact that both the understanding and attitudes of the students are similar in the cases examined. Thus, the final choice of modality should be based on other factors, such as the adequacy of equipment, the educational conditions (e.g. distance education) and the specific learning goals set by the teacher. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In an evolving perspective, lecturers consider that inquiry is one of the best forms of learning to drill critical thinking. This study assesses the practice of inquiry to develop the critical thinking skills of prospective science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers in Indonesia, which is a suitable way to address the problems in the country. Through the experimental design, three groups were formed, which were intervened with inquiry learning, inquiry-creative, and traditional teaching. The learning intervention was carried out within one month using a pre-validated instrument. The critical thinking data were analyzed descriptively based on the pre-test and post-test mean parameters and n-gain on critical thinking indicators, as well as individual critical thinking performance. Statistical analyses (paired-t test, ANOVA, and least significant difference test) were employed to provide confidence in the differences in critical thinking skills across the three learning treatments (p < 0.05). The prospective STEM teachers' critical thinking skills showed varied performances among the three groups. The inquiry-creative group had the strongest impact, followed by inquiry and traditional teaching, all differing significantly. In summary, the findings suggest that current teaching practices in STEM education need to be reconsidered, showing the advantage of the inquiry-creative model in developing the critical thinking skills essential for future teachers and creators in the STEM fields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sustainable development (SD) can be achieved through education. The goal of incorporating SD principles into education is to enhance both the present and future quality of human life. This study analyzes learning effectiveness by developing education for sustainable development (ESD) based inquiry to improve students’ decision-making skills. Specifically, this study aimed to explore ESD-based inquiry learning tools, analyze student decision-making skills, and analyze student responses to ESD-based inquiry learning tools. The development research used is a 4D model (define, design, develop, and disseminate) and a one-group pre-test-posttest design. Validation sheets, tests, and questionnaires are employed as data-gathering tools. Data analysis using percentage, mean, n-gain, and paired sample t-test techniques. The results showed the following: i) ESD-based inquiry learning tools developed according to the assessment of experts and practitioners are in the valid and reliable category in terms of both construction and substance; ii) the ESD-based inquiry learning is effective in improving students’ decision-making skills with an average gain (gain score) in the high category; and iii) the student's response to each learning process using ESD-based inquiry learning is very good and is considered more exciting and motivating. This finding contributes to educators developing various ESD-based learning materials, especially geoscience materials, to achieve quality learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Competition in the 21st century demands that human resources have excellence in both academic and non-academic fields. The quality of human resources can be seen based on the attitude, character, and critical behavior possessed by each individual. Education is the first step in efforts to improve the quality of human resources in order to compete in the 21st century. One of the education that must be mastered is science and technology, so that in its completion teachers must be able to educate their students to be able to think at a high level or high order thinking skill (HOTS). This includes aspects of critical thinking skills, which are abilities needed by students to be able to survive in the 21st century. The goal that is carried out in this journal is how to improve students' critical thinking skills. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a posttest-only control group design, this research was conducted at SMAN 1 Panawangan. The appropriate learning model to improve critical thinking skills is the inquiry learning model because the inquiry learning model is a process of obtaining information by observing and experimenting. The results obtained after the research proves that students who are taught to use the inquiry learning model have higher critical thinking skills than students who are taught to use the conventional model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to analyze the implementation of the Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) model with the Socioscientific Issues (SSI) of environmental pollution in an effort to improve students' scientific knowledge. The population in this research was 53 grade VII students at a junior high school in Bandung. The research used a quasi-experimental design with 24 multiple choice questions as the research instrument. The experimental group was taught through the POGIL model with the SSI context, while the control group was taught through a scientific approach. Based on data analysis, the n-gain category of scientific knowledge of the experimental class in content knowledge, procedural, and epistemic domains were dominant in the medium category of 50%, high of 46%, and high of 73%. The n-gain category of the control class in content knowledge, procedural, and epistemic domains was dominant in the low category of 52%, low of 41% and high of 67%. The result obtained from the t-test on normal and homogenous data showed that there was a significant difference. Based on the data analysis, the scientific literacy skill of students who received POGIL with SSI was better than students who received the scientific approach, and the attainment of students' scientific knowledge domains was in the high category. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper discusses several linear algebra activities designed to help enhance students' skills in collaborating, exploring mathematics, and linking together abstract and visual ways of approaching mathematics. Most of these activities are short, accessible, engaging, and easy to incorporate into any classroom. In addition, we discuss some questions instructors can ask themselves to design novel and engaging activities when constrained to teaching from a particular curriculum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The study was conducted as a case study to enhance pre-service science teachers’ readiness for integration, inquiry-based learning (IBL), the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and the application of real-life examples during their teacher training courses. The objective of the research was to explore pre-service science teachers’ perceptions of integrated teaching, inquiry learning, and the use of ICT in science education, drawing on their experiences in teacher training. It also aimed to examine potential differences in their viewpoints and the evolution of their perceptions over time. A questionnaire was developed to gather insights from 50 pre-service science teachers regarding their views on the integration of science subjects before and after their 2-year teacher training courses. The collected data were analyzed using a qualitative approach with the QCAmap software, followed by a quantitative analysis utilizing the Microsoft Excel software. The findings revealed significant variances in perceptions among pre-service teachers based on the number of science subjects they studied during their training. Those who studied two or more subjects placed greater emphasis on the value of integration, IBL, ICT use, and real-life examples in science education, and exhibited more significant changes in their views throughout the 2 years of teacher training. Furthermore, the study found that nearly half of the pre-service teachers did not view IBL in science classes as crucial, and only about a quarter recognized the importance of ICT utilization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The application of effective teaching methods needs to be implemented to improve the quality of microbiology education which can empower important competencies in the current era. This study aims to analyze the application and trajectory of argumentation-based inquiry learning through the application of microbiology lectures. This research uses research design methods consisting of preliminary design steps, teaching experiments and retrospective analysis. The source of the data comes from student learning activities in argumentation-based inquiry learning implemented in microbiology courses. The results showed that the learning trajectory of Hypothetical Learning Trajectory (HLT) in microbiology lectures with an argumentation-based inquiry model was in accordance with the stages of student research ranging from determining research themes, compiling proposals, designing and implementing data collection, analyzing data, discussing research results, writing research reports to conducting scientific publications in journals. Students who carry out microbiology lectures using argumentation-based inquiry learning through the implementation of different research in the field of microbiology experience a similar learning trajectory so that a specific and distinctive set of Hypothetical Learning Trajectory (HLT) can be formulated.

ABSTRAK Kemampuan 4C abad 21 terbukti sangat diperlukan mahasiswa terutama untuk angkatan 2022 yang sudah menerapkan kurikulum merdeka. Hal ini dikarenakan, kemampuan tersebut akan membantu selama perkuliahan baik di dalam kampus ataupun di luar kampus. Selain itu, kemampuan 4C Abad 21 akan mempermudah mahasiswa ketika menghadapi permasalahan dunia kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pencapaian kemampuan 4C abad 21 mahasiswa. Penelitian dilaksanakan dengan metode deskriptif dan teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah, observasi, tes, dan wawancara. Sebelum tes diberikan dilakukan pembelajaran selama 4 pertemuan dengan menggunakan model inkuiri berbantuan mind mapping. Hasil dari penelitian pencapaian kemampuan 4C abad 21 mahasiswa melalui model pembelajaran inkuiri berbantuan mind mapping pada pembelajaran Fisika Dasar adalah 77% mahasiswa memiliki kemampuan komunikasi (communication) baik, 77% mahasiswa berada pada ketegori kemampuan kolaborasi tinggi, 55% mahasiswa berkategori kemampuan berpikir kreatif baik, dan 55% mahasiswa berketegori kemampuan kritis kurang. Dari keempat kompetensi abad 21 yang dicapai, kompetensi berpikir kritis mahasiswa prodi Sistem Komputer memiliki capaian terrendah dari 3 kompetensi yang lain. Kata kunci: kemampuan 4C abad 21; pemebelajaran inkuiri; mind mapping; metode penelitian deskriptif ABSTRACT The ability of the 4C of the 21st century has proven to be indispensable for students, especially for the class of 2022 who have implemented an independent curriculum. This is because, this ability will help during lectures both on campus and off campus. In addition, the 4C capabilities of the 21st Century will make it easier for students when facing problems in the world of work. This study aims to describe the achievement of 4C abilities of 21st century students. The research was carried out with descriptive methods and the data collection techniques used were, observation, tests, and interviews. Before the test was given, learning was carried out for 4 meetings using a mind mapping-assisted inquiry model. The results of research on the achievement of 4C abilities of 21st century students through the inquiry learning model assisted by mind mapping in Basic Physics learning are that 77% of students have good communication skills, 77% of students are in the category of high collaboration skills, 55% of students are categorized as good creative thinking skills, and 55% of students have less critical ability categories. Of the four 21st century competencies achieved, the critical thinking competence of Computer Systems study program students has the lowest achievement of the other 3 competencies. Keywords: 21st century 4C capabilities; inquiry learning; mind mapping; descriptive research method.

IPA merupakan salah satu mata pelajaran di SD yang membekali siswa untuk mampu berpikir kritis. Namun dibutuhkan strategi yang tepat agar siswa mampu berpikir kritis dalam pembelajaran IPA. Penelitian ini betujuan untuk mengetahui keefektivitasan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning dan Inquiry Learning terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis IPA. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian eksperimen semu dengan desain penelitian kuasi eksperimen untuk melihat hubungan sebab akibat dari efektivitas dari model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning dan Inquiry Learning. Pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik tes dan non tes (observasi dan rubrik penilaian) dengan teknik analisis data berupa uji normalitas data dengan statistik parametrik, uji homogenitas, uji beda mean dan pengujian hipotesis. Simpulan penelitian ini didasarkan pada perhitungan uji T menggunakan teknik Independent sample T-test dengan nilai uji T yaitu sebesar 3,482 dengan taraf signifikansi 2-tailed sebesar 0,001 dan df sebesar 53. Maka Ho ditolak sedangkan Ha diterima karena nilai probabilitasnya < 0,05, dengan demikian maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning lebih efektif secara signifikan dibandingkan dengan model pembelajaaran Inquiry Learning dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berpkir kritis pada materi IPA kelas V.

This research aims to determine teachers' activities and abilities in implementing the Contextual Inquiry Learning, as well as researchers' abilities in managing IHT. School Action Research was carried out at SD Negeri 1 Giripurwo Kapanewon Girimuyo Kulon Progo Regency for the 2022-2023 Academic Year in three cycles consisting of 2 meetings in each cycle, the procedures in this research include planning, implementation/action, observation and reflection . The subjects of this research were 8 people consisting of 6 class teachers and 2 subject teachers. Qualitative data was collected in the form of active observations and the application of the "Contextual Inquiry Learning" learning model, and the researcher's assessment sheet for managing IHT. The research results relate to participant activity, the application of the "Contextual Inquiry Learning" learning model, as well as the management of IHT by researchers. The results of the activities of the first cycle participants at the 1st meeting obtained an average score of 2.56 with a percentage of 79.31%, at the 2nd meeting the average score was 3.40 with a percentage of 85.07%. Furthermore, the results of cycle II of the 1st meeting averaged a score of 3.63 with a percentage of 90.63%, at the 2nd meeting the average score was 3.81 with a percentage of 95.14%. Then, in the application of the learning model for cycles I and II, namely 1. Preparation of syntax/phases, an average score of 91.41% was obtained; Preparation of learning model steps had an average score of 91.15%, 2. Preparation of lesson plans was obtained based on an average of 91.96%, and 3. Teaching practice was 91.25%, while in the IHT Management cycle I, the 1st meeting was obtained an average -average score 3.40 with a percentage of 84.38%, at the 2nd meeting an average score of 3.60 was obtained with a percentage of 89.38%. Next, cycle II, 1st meeting. average score 3.73; percentage 92.81%; Following is the 2nd meeting; average score 3.81; percentage 95.31%; The results of the research concluded that each meeting in cycle I and cycle II had achieved improvement and had met the research success indicator of 85%.

This experimental case aims to address the limitations of traditional Fe(OH)3 colloid electrophoresis experiments, such as the waste of Fe(OH)3 colloids, the lack of exploration, and the difficulty in incorporating ideological and political education. To do so, we have developed a colloidal dissolution method, introduced AgI colloids with different surface charges and designed colloid surface charge exploring assays, thus rendering this experiment with the features of resource conservation, green development, and richness of inquiry. It is particularly important that this case has integrated multiple teaching modes (e.g., task-driven self-learning, flipped classroom, and deliberative teaching) to seamlessly combine this basic experiment with the improvement of the recycling ratio of China’s steel resources and the correction to students’ inherent knowledge on the surface charges of colloids. As a result, green chemistry concept, sustainability responsibility, scientific dialectical thinking skills, and innovation spirit can be implanted into the mind of students in a nature way during this experiment. This case has been initially applied to the colloid electrophoresis experimental taught in our university, achieving excellent teaching responses and mutual promotion effect between value shaping, knowledge imparting and ability cultivation. Hopefully, this case can provide helpful reference for enhancing the effect of professional education and ideological and political education in basic experiments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Data visualization is a powerful tool for communicating complex and multidimensional information in an effective and engaging way. However, creating effective data visualizations requires not only technical skills, but also critical thinking skills to select, analyze, and interpret data. In this paper, we propose an inquiry-based active learning pedagogy approach to heighten learners' critical thinking skills for the course Data Visualization Analytics. We describe the design and implementation of a series of learning activities that involve learners in posing questions, collecting and exploring data, creating and presenting visualizations, and reflecting on their learning outcomes by collecting survey questions from 76 students. We also present the results of a mixed-methods evaluation of the approach, which involved all 76 undergraduate students from Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University) in Tamilnadu, India. The evaluation showed that the approach improved learners' critical thinking skills, as measured by a pre-and post-test, and enhanced their engagement and satisfaction with the course, as indicated by a survey and interviews with four input parameters and one output parameter. We discuss the implications of our findings for the data visualization analytics course and suggest directions for students' efficacy by applying regression and correlation analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This quasi-experimental study aims to determine the effect of an inquiry-based learning approach (IBL) on the acquisition of system thinking competence. The sample of 133 form one students in three schools in Batang Padang District, Perak selected by purposive sampling based on the rationale of the 'intact group'. Two experimental groups received IBL interventions and IBL with the infusion of local knowledge (IBL-LK) and a control group through traditional teaching. ANOVA results found a significant difference, p<0.05 in the acquisition of spatial competence [F(2,127)=18.82] and cultural competence [F(2,127)=3.78]. For temporal competence from the dimension of future thinking, only the concept related to creating a vision for the future was found to be significantly different found in the IBL-LK group. From the aspect of disciplinary competence, only the IBL-LK group showed the ability to make a balanced connection or relationship between all dimensions of development. From a practical point of view, this study contributes to the determination of key competencies relevant for sustainable development that are adapted according to orientation, focus and needs in school geography subjects. This study has also given some recommendations for the selection of local knowledge that is appropriate according to the learning topic. The implication is that inquiry teaching with the infusion of local knowledge is highly proposed as the teaching model for school geography subjects to develop system thinking competence more effectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigated the effects of presenting domain information (basic information about the domain) either together with or instead of offering exploratory practice (an exploratory opportunity in a simulation‐based representation of the learning domain) prior to inquiry learning for facilitating students' hypothesis generation and subsequent inquiry processes and their knowledge acquisition. Secondary school students (n = 118) completed a simulation‐based inquiry task on force and motion. They were randomly assigned to one of four conditions: the D + E condition (n = 29), in which domain information and exploratory practice were available; the D condition (n = 30), in which only domain information was available; the E condition (n = 32), in which only exploratory practice was available; or the C condition (n = 27), with no support at all. Students' knowledge was measured with a pre‐ and posttest and a test on knowledge of variables. Inquiry processes were inferred from information students entered in a Hypothesis Scratchpad and an Observation tool, and from a final summary that they had to write. Results indicated that providing students with domain information alone helps to foster their knowledge of variables before generating hypotheses and leads to knowledge acquisition. The results also showed that the opportunity to explore before experimenting does not affect students' inquiry behavior or learning performance, even when combined with providing students with domain information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mathematics often poses a daunting challenge for elementary school students, affecting their academic performance. Addressing this issue requires creating more engaging and innovative learning approaches. This research and development endeavour aim to assess the validity and practicality of a STEAM-based inquiry learning module assisted by a liveworksheet for multiplication material in third-grade elementary school. The study employed the Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model. The research involved 11 third-grade students at Tulip Putih Elementary School, and both quantitative descriptive analysis and qualitative description techniques were applied for data analysis. The validation results affirmed the suitability of the developed module, categorizing it as excellent. Trial results further demonstrated the practicality of the developed tool. Based on data analysis, it can be concluded that the STEAM-Inquiry Learning module assisted by a liveworksheet, developed for third-grade elementary school students studying multiplication, is suitable for implementation. The incorporation of technology within teaching modules enables educators to create interactive learning experiences. This can enhance the understanding of the material and subsequently influence the improvement of learning outcomes. The deployment of this instructional module stimulates students to be more engaged and active in class, nurturing critical, creative, confident, and analytical thinking skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Many studies on inquiry focus on the effect of inquiry learning on students' learning abilities and science skills. However, research focusing on the learning experience and teaching skills of preservice teachers based on inquiry is still lacking. The practices that a preservice teacher undertakes in his/her teaching years are strongly influenced by his/her learning experience in teacher education. The inquiry learning experienced by preservice teachers while in college will later affect inquiry-based teaching practiced in schools. This qualitative research aims to describe inquiry practices conducted by pre-service teachers. The sample of the study was 33 preservice primary teachers who took the second-year science content course named Integrated Science for Primary. There are two questions that will be the focus of this research: 1) How does Kath Murdoch’s Inquiry Cycle help preservice teachers experience significant learning? 2) How does an inquiry cycle help preservice teachers design Inquiry-based Science Lesson Plan? This study shows that learning through Kath Murdoch’s inquiry cycle is found as an interesting and useful approach for preservice teachers to understand how scientific processes are integrated into their experiment designs. Also, an inquiry cycle used in guided practices (including metacognitive prompts, reflections, and group discussion) could provide preservice teachers with the necessary skills to develop an inquiry-based teaching plan. Yet, this does not guarantee that preservice teachers would successfully facilitate inquiry in a real classroom setting. Bahasa Indonesia Abstrak Banyak penelitian tentang inkuiri berfokus pada pengaruh pembelajaran inkuiri terhadap kemampuan belajar siswa dan keterampilan sains. Namun, penelitian yang berfokus pada pengalaman belajar dan keterampilan mengajar calon guru yang berbasis inkuiri masih sedikit. Praktik yang dilakukan seorang calon guru di tahun-tahun mengajarnya sangat dipengaruhi oleh pengalaman belajarnya selama di pendidikan keguruan. Pembelajaran inkuiri yang dialami oleh calon guru selama di bangku kuliah nantinya akan mempengaruhi pengajaran berbasis inkuiri yang dipraktikkan di sekolah. Penelitian kualitatif ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan praktik inkuiri yang dilakukan oleh calon guru. Sampel penelitian adalah 33 calon guru SD yang mengambil mata kuliah konten sains tahun kedua yaitu IPA Terpadu untuk Sekolah Dasar. Ada dua pertanyaan yang akan menjadi fokus penelitian ini: 1) Bagaimana Siklus Inkuiri Kath Murdoch membantu calon guru mengalami pembelajaran yang signifikan?; 2) Bagaimana siklus inkuiri membantu calon guru merancang Rencana Pembelajaran IPA berbasis Inkuiri? Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran melalui siklus Kath Murdoch adalah pendekatan yang menarik dan berguna bagi calon guru untuk memahami bagaimana proses ilmiah diintegrasikan ke dalam rancangan eksperimen. Juga, siklus inkuiri yang digunakan dalam praktik terbimbing (termasuk petunjuk metakognitif, refleksi, dan diskusi kelompok) dapat memperlengkapi calon guru dengan keterampilan yang diperlukan untuk mengembangkan rencana pengajaran berbasis inkuiri. Namun, ini tidak menjamin bahwa kelak calon guru tersebut akan berhasil memfasilitasi praktik inkuiri di kelas nyata.

Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik pada materi Konsep Manajemen dengan penerapan integrasi model pembelajaran InSTAD. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu Penelitian Tindakan Kelas Kolaboratif (PTKK) dengan tahapan melakukan perencanaan, penerapan perencanaan (tindakan), pengamatan (observasi) dan refleksi. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan tes dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan integrasi model pembelajaran InSTAD dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik dalam mata pelajaran Ekonomi. Peningkatan hasil belajar terjadi secara bertahap yaitu sebelum dilakukan penerapan integrasi model pembelajaran, peserta didik yang tuntas hanya 11% dan yang tidak tuntas 89%. Lalu, dilakukan penerapan integrasi model, pada siklus I, peserta didik yang tuntas mengalami peningkatan menjadi 17% dan tidak tuntas berkurang menjadi 83% hingga pada siklus II, peserta didik yang tuntas meningkat menjadi 100% dan tidak tuntas 0%. Abstract: The purpose of this study was to improve student learning outcomes in the Management Concept material by applying the InSTAD learning integration model. The research method used in this research is Collaborative Classroom Action Research (PTKK) with the stages of planning, implementing planning (action), observation (observation) and reflection. Data collection techniques with tests and observations. The results of the study show that the application of the InSTAD learning integration model can improve student learning outcomes in Economics subjects. The increase in learning outcomes occurred gradually, namely before the implementation of the integration of learning models, students who completed only 11% and who did not complete 89%. Then, the implementation of the integration model was carried out, in cycle I, students who completed increased to 17% and did not complete reduced to 83% until in cycle II, students who completed increased to 100% and did not complete 0%.

This paper explores the potential for a collaborative guided inquiry task to stimulate geographic thinking using core geographic concepts of 'location', 'distance and direction', 'scale', 'symbols', 'relative location' and 'slope and topography.' The guided inquiry began with a visit to a park, with students then applying geographic thinking to redesign the park in a way that optimised utility for various user groups. The data generated included student work samples and video recordings of student groups as they worked through the task. The results show that the task design facilitated a deeper understanding of geographic concepts, including spatial relationships, connections and interactions. Furthermore, the collaborative nature of the task prompted students to use skills of explaining, negotiating and justifying their decisions. A critical feature of this analysis is the role that the teacher has in providing specialised guidance to support geographic thinking based on the needs of each group. The study highlights the value of practical, real-world experiences in geography education to learn, discuss and explore geographic concepts, enabling development of critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Curiosity can help students to develop knowledge, skills, experiences, and values with the appropriate stimuli for generating ideas and thinking. However, students were found to be less curious in their formal learning, less asking questions during their learning and lack of interest in exploring during the classroom. In Design and Technology (RBT) subject, curiosity can guide students towards exploring new ideas based on the real-life situation to solve problems and design technology-based products. Therefore, the present study aims to determine the level of students' curiosity in their learning for RBT subjects. This study uses a survey design with a total of 143 respondents of form two students. Students' curiosity was identified based on the 5-Dimensional Curiosity Scale instrument. The result of the study found that students' curiosity was moderate in learning RBT. The social curiosity dimension showed the highest mean value, whilst the stress tolerance dimension had the lowest mean value. However, the researcher found no significant difference in the level of curiosity among students based on gender and academic achievement. Curiosity is closely related to how teaching and learning (T&L) methods and activities are used by teachers in their teaching to guide and attract students to explore in gaining knowledge, experience, skills, and values in their learning. This study recommends that further research to be conducted in determining the implementation of appropriate T&L methods and activities to increase students' curiosity in their learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Practice and pedagogy, influenced and informed by the approaches used in the preschool programs of Reggio Emilia is widespread across many early childhood settings in Australia, however, is less commonly used in Australian primary and secondary schools. Little research exists which focuses on the experiences of students in schools where this pedagogical approach is adopted. This paper draws from the findings of a 2019 study undertaken across three Australian schools implementing a pedagogical approach inspired by Reggio Emilia. The voices of students from one of these schools will be used to shed light on their perceived learner identity. The study found that the expressed learner identities were multifaceted. On one hand the students considered themselves to be informed, confident and passionate learners, shaping their world as democratic citizens. However, they also positioned themselves as citizens of the future, sharing perceptions regarding their capacity to compete as successful productive members of an economic society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Loodusainete tundides lahendatakse loodusteadusliku sisuga probleeme enamasti uurimuslike tegevustega. Uuringu eesmärk on selgitada välja, mis toetab õpilaste tulemuslikku koostööd uurimuslikes tegevustes, ja anda loodusainete õpetajatele soovitusi, kuidas integreerida koostöise probleemilahendamise oskuse ning aine- ja uurimuslike teadmiste kujundamist. Uuringus osalesid 7. klassi õpilased (N = 44), kellel tuli nutitelefoni kasutades virtuaallaboris kaaslasega koostööd teha. Tulemusi analüüsiti kvalitatiivselt deduktiivse sisuanalüüsi ja kvantitatiivselt Hesse jt (2015) raamistiku järgi. Uuring näitab, et õpilased viib tulemusliku koostööni õpetaja juhitud klassiarutelu. Õpilaste meelest aitavad koostöisele probleemilahendamisele kaasa katsetamine, mitme variandi läbiproovimine ning üksteisega suhtlemine. Õpilased vajavad täpseid juhiseid, et edukaks uurimuslikuks õppeks analüütiliselt mõelda, ülesanne uuesti läbi vaadata, teemaga seotud küsimusi esitada ja/või tõenditel põhinevalt teaduslikult arutleda. Summary

Community citizen science inquiry is a combination of two ideas: first, citizen science inquiry (mass participation citizen science and learning to be a scientist through scientific inquiry, (Herodotou et al, 2017), and a concern to involve participation by the members of a community for community purposes. We describe the work we have done on this topic developing from our initial experiments in supporting inquiry learning with school children using technology and describing how this work has developed through conducting a number of studies involving students in a university technical college, and distance education students, then widened into investigation of the ideas with members of the public conducting citizen inquiries. These experiences have been supported by the development of the web platform nQuire (http://www.nquire.org.uk) which is now the basis of our work. Our approach to citizen inquiry is driven by a concern for the nature of the participation from which members of the public can benefit and goes beyond involving people solely as volunteer data collectors. We report here on our experiences of the different types of inquiries or missions which have run on the platform since 2018, and the views of some participants on their involvement. We also discuss the issues in developing our vision of community citizen science inquiry and a potential centre for democratising research.

International education scholars often theorise alternative models of knowledge work in the university. These imagine the transformation of teaching and learning and a more inclusive society. This article presents the case of a university in Denmark, where problem-oriented, interdisciplinary, collaborative project work has been the pedagogic norm for over forty years. It draws on a theoretical basis that asserts the value of a different onto-epistemological paradigm for doing knowledge work, one that engages students in knowing as troublesome (stimulated through a personally-interesting complex issue) and contested (subject to different perspectives and purposes) to enact immersive and multifaceted learning processes. Mixed-method data from the case illustrate plural outcomes of the approach. While quantitative achievement data reveal a general pattern of higher achievement in problem-focused projects when compared to coursework, teasing into qualitative statements reveals a matrix of co-existing outcomes and epistemic dispositions for graduates. While a singular case, the study illuminates the ways that learning outcomes entwine with the ways students encounter and generate knowledge in a university setting. Through processes of inquiry, students are invited to develop epistemic dispositions for engaging willingly with complexity, knowledge, others, and the world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]