Yıl: 2019 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 2 Sayfa Aralığı: 187 - 201 Metin Dili: İngilizce DOI: 10.12973/tused.10274a İndeks Tarihi: 16-09-2020

Improving Basic Science Process Skills Through Inquiry-Based Approach in Learning Science for Early Elementary Students

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The aim of the study was to examine the improvement of basic science process skills among second graders in science learning through an inquiry-based approach. The participants were 23 students from a second graders class. Participants were with the age around seven years old. The 5E model of inquiry-based approach was used to teach science. Mixed method approach used in the study. The qualitative data were collected through classroom observation, teacher interviews, and students’ works. The quantitative data were collected from performance tests measured by using a rating scale instrument. The improvement of basic science process skills were examined through descriptive statistic and t-tests. The study showed that the basic science process skills improved after the intervention of learning. The study also revealed the factors contributed to the inquiry-based approach of science learning to develop the basic science process skills, such as the use of worksheets, singing a song, and the interactions with both peers and teacher.
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ISNAD MULYENI, Trisna vd. "Improving Basic Science Process Skills Through Inquiry-Based Approach in Learning Science for Early Elementary Students". (2019), 187-201. https://doi.org/10.12973/tused.10274a
APA MULYENI T, JAMARIS M, SUPRIYATI Y (2019). Improving Basic Science Process Skills Through Inquiry-Based Approach in Learning Science for Early Elementary Students. Journal of Turkish Science Education, 16(2), 187 - 201. 10.12973/tused.10274a
Chicago MULYENI Trisna,JAMARIS Martini,SUPRIYATI Yetti Improving Basic Science Process Skills Through Inquiry-Based Approach in Learning Science for Early Elementary Students. Journal of Turkish Science Education 16, no.2 (2019): 187 - 201. 10.12973/tused.10274a
MLA MULYENI Trisna,JAMARIS Martini,SUPRIYATI Yetti Improving Basic Science Process Skills Through Inquiry-Based Approach in Learning Science for Early Elementary Students. Journal of Turkish Science Education, vol.16, no.2, 2019, ss.187 - 201. 10.12973/tused.10274a
AMA MULYENI T,JAMARIS M,SUPRIYATI Y Improving Basic Science Process Skills Through Inquiry-Based Approach in Learning Science for Early Elementary Students. Journal of Turkish Science Education. 2019; 16(2): 187 - 201. 10.12973/tused.10274a
Vancouver MULYENI T,JAMARIS M,SUPRIYATI Y Improving Basic Science Process Skills Through Inquiry-Based Approach in Learning Science for Early Elementary Students. Journal of Turkish Science Education. 2019; 16(2): 187 - 201. 10.12973/tused.10274a
IEEE MULYENI T,JAMARIS M,SUPRIYATI Y "Improving Basic Science Process Skills Through Inquiry-Based Approach in Learning Science for Early Elementary Students." Journal of Turkish Science Education, 16, ss.187 - 201, 2019. 10.12973/tused.10274a
ISNAD MULYENI, Trisna vd. "Improving Basic Science Process Skills Through Inquiry-Based Approach in Learning Science for Early Elementary Students". Journal of Turkish Science Education 16/2 (2019), 187-201. https://doi.org/10.12973/tused.10274a