Learning activity in topic of super absorbent polymers for senior high school students of bilingual program
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Inquiry-based learning is one approach of learning process that can be used effectively in science subject. The learning activities allow learners to pursue scientific knowledge through observation, questioning, identifying problems, designing solutions, experimenting and summarizing results from practice by themselves. Therefore, this academic article, we aim to present the approach of inquiry-based learning activity in topic of super absorbent polymers for senior high school students of bilingual program by using the 5 phases of inquiry-based learning cycle according to the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), consisting of 1) participate the questions, 2) collect information 3) explain what you find, 4) connect your experience with others, and 5) communicate and give reasons. The objective is to enable learners to use the scientific Inquiry process to find answers by self-practice with the question of the activity of “Commercially available disposable diapers contain a polymer material used to absorb water or biological fluids, how do you know which brand of diapers is more effective in absorbing?”. The preliminary results reveal that the inquiry-based learning activity in topic of super absorbent polymers enhances students’ conceptual understanding about properties of super absorbent polymers. Moreover, this activity could be used to encourage students learning science with curiosity and enthusiasm, having their critical mindedness suspended judgment and honesty in according to scientific mind and 21st century skills i.e. critical thinking and problem solving communication, information and media literacy and collaboration teamwork and leadership.
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