Development of Guided Inductive Inquiry Learning Support Materials Prototype on Energy for Junior High School Level to Improve Students' Conceptual Understanding: Validity and Practicality Study

Abstract

This research purposed to describe the quality of learning support material prototype in energy topics for Junior High School. The quality-focused on this research were (1) validity and (2) practicality aspects. Guided inductive inquiry (GII) is a learning model to facilitate students to have a comprehensive understanding of concepts, develop complex thinking skills, and help internalize the concept of evidence and substantive concepts within students that they can use to solve problems, develop competencies, and improve learning outcomes. This research used Mafumiko's Model to develop a prototype of learning support materials based on design research. This study conducted at SMPN 1 Tanah Grogot, Paser Regency, East Kalimantan, and involved 3 (three) subject matter experts (SMEs) and 2 (two) observers during the classroom tryout. The SMEs examined the GII learning support materials valid and their appraisal reliable. The implementation of GII learning support materials during learning processes in the very good category and students' activities reflected the level of active participation. Based on these results, the quality of the prototype of GII learning support materials on energy topics for Junior High School level met the validity and practicality criteria and also improved the students' conceptual understanding.