Inquiry learning: A path to better problem solving in Yogyakarta’s school

Abstract

This research is motivated by the inquiry learning strategy on students' ability to solve problems in classroom learning, this can be seen from an educator's efforts to have appropriate learning strategies for students so that learning can run effectively and efficiently. This research aims to find out how the inquiry learning strategy has an impact on problem solving in the classroom. This research uses descriptive field research with a qualitative approach. The primary data sources in this research were Islamic Religious Education subject teachers and class VIII students at SMPN 9 Yogyakarta, while secondary data were articles, books and documentation related to the research theme. There are three stages of data analysis techniques used in research, including data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research show that: (1) The application of inquiry learning strategies to students' problem-solving abilities in class VIII SMPN 9 Yogyakarta involves several stages to increase student participation and understanding effectively. There are 4 aspects of the application of inquiry learning strategies to students' abilities in learning in the classroom, namely the implementation of learning, the obstacles faced by educators, factors that influence the success of inquiry learning, as well as the challenges faced by educators in implementing inquiry learning strategies. (2) Supporting factors in applying inquiry learning strategies to students' problem-solving abilities in class VIII SMPN 9 Yogyakarta are technology and a supportive environment. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors in implementing inquiry learning strategies on students' ability to solve problems in class VIII SMPN 9 Yogyakarta are the lack of readiness of students to think logically and critically, decreased interest in learning among students and limited time.