Developing Inquiry Basic Learning Models To Improve Skills Writing For Class Iv Students At Sd Negeri 2 Bungatan

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the use of the inquiry-based learning model in writing activities. This is because the inquiry-based learning model is often used for learning science and mathematics, but in the application of the Indonesian language is rarely used. Many efforts can be done to improve Indonesian language learning, especially in writing skills. One of them is through the inquiry-based learning model. To present it attractively, preparation is required, starting from selecting materials, preparing a place, preparing a model, and presenting writing activities. The method used in this research is a mixed method which is combining of quantitative and qualitative methods. The research subjects were fourth-grade elementary school students consisting of 36 students in the experimental class and 36 students in the control class. Quantitative methods are applied to analyze data type intervals for student learning outcomes, while qualitative methods are applied to analyze ordinal data types for writing skills. Model validation is done by calculating the average assessment of experts and teachers, while the effectiveness of learning done by utilizing the results of individual student-written tests. The inquiry-based learning model is proven to be valid, practical, and effective according to the requirements of the learning steps. The results showed that there were significant differences between the two classes that applied the inquiry-based learning model and the conventional learning model. The results showed that the percentage of speaking skills for the control class was 82% the frequency of writing activities, the quality of students' writing was 84%, 84% writing creativity, and essay writing skills was 86%. While the experimental class was 90% the frequency of writing activities, the quality of the students' writing was 92%, the writing creativity was 92%, the writing skills were 94%. This shows that the application of the inquiry learning model can improve students' writing skills