Application of the Inquiry Learning Model to Improve Indonesian Language Learning Outcomes in Class DIII Nutrition 1B Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang

Abstract

Learning Indonesian is a complex process that involves understanding grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. To improve Indonesian language learning outcomes, the application of an inquiry learning model is an effective and interesting approach. The inquiry learning model involves students actively in the learning process, where they ask questions, conduct experiments, observe, and find solutions to existing problems. In the context of learning Indonesian, this model can provide significant benefits for students. One of the advantages of the inquiry learning model is that it stimulates student activity in seeking understanding of Indonesian through exploration and discovery. Students are invited to become researchers and develop their critical thinking skills in the process. The research we are currently conducting is to see how much impact the learning model using the inquiry method has on Indonesian language learners, D3 1b students at the Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang. This study aims to determine the side effects of learning Indonesian in the use of inquiry learning models in class DIII 1B students of the Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang for the 2022/2023 academic year. This type of exam is a homeroom learning activity that is carried out in two cycles. In each cycle there are stages of planning, action implementation, observation/evaluation, and reflection. This research involved 35 first grade DIII B students of the Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang. The information collected was investigated using inquiry test techniques using 2 cycles. Test method data were then subjected to quantitative descriptive analysis. This study found that the learning outcomes of class DIII 1B Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang using the inquiry method in the Indonesian language learning process had been successfully implemented as evidenced by an increase in the student score index based on the tests that had been carried out. At the beginning of the first cycle test only got 50% then it increased in cycle II by 92.5%.