THE DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDED INQUIRY SCIENCE LEARNING MATERIALS TO IMPROVE SCIENCE LITERACY SKILL OF PROSPECTIVE MI TEACHERS
ABSTRACT: This study aimed to
produce valid, practical and effective guided inquiry model science learning materials
to enhance science literacy skill of prospective MI teachers. The tryout of the
materials was implementedto students of MI teacher educationof Unipdu Jombang
at academic year of 2015/2016 semesters 3 using One Group Pretest Posttest
Design. The data collections were done using observation, testing, and
questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive analysis of quantitative,
qualitative and non-parametric statistical tests. The findings of the research
were: 1) the learning materials were valid; 2) Practicality of the materials
was tested through the implementation of lesson plans, while the learners’
activity wereappropriate to the guided inquirymodel; and 3) The effectiveness
of the learning materials in terms of improvement of learning outcomes of
students was seen from the n-gain with high category and increasing mastery of
science literacy skills of learners also scored n-gain with high category and
the response of students to the device and the implementation of learning is
very positive. It was concluded that the materials were valid, practical, and
effective to enhance science literacy skills of prospective MI teachers.
Keywords: guided inquiry
model, prospective MI teachers, science literacy, science learning materials
Author: M. I. S. Putra, W.
Widodo, B. Jatmiko
Journal Code: jppendidikangg160013
