Implementation of Integrated Natural Science in Junior High School/MTs Level in Jambi City
- January 9, 2020
- Posted by: RSIS
- Categories: Education, IJRISS
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue XII, December 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186
Implementation of Integrated Natural Science in Junior High School/MTs Level in Jambi City
Delismar1, M. Naswir1, Evita Anggraini1, Afreni Hamidah1
1Postgraduate, Science Education Department, University of Jambi, Indonesia
Abstract- Integrated IPA has undertaken to SMP/MTS. Implementation of the integrated IPA will encounter obstacles when not prepared properly. This was not only about teachers’ understanding of the concepts and integrated IPA implementation strategy, but also the availability of tools and support facilities. IPA has the characteristics to be integrated fully and properly understood by all stakeholders. It explicitly integrated science teaching for SMP/MTS carried out in an integrated manner. This means, the material taught in integrated science includes biology, physics, and chemistry is taught as one unified whole is taught through the scientific process. The research objective of reviewing the application of integrated science teaching for students of SMP/MTs Jambi. The method used in this research is the study of literature, interview, observation, and distributing questionnaires integrated IPA implementation in 45 science teachers at SMP/MTs Jambi. The results showed that the implementation of integrated science teaching in SMP/MTs Jambi has been carried out but without regard to content that should have linked phisicts, chemistry, and biology in the same meeting.
Keywords: Implementation, Integrated Natural Sciences.
I. INTRODUCTION
The presence of the global era, marked by increasing free competition in all aspects of life, rapid and unpredictable changes requires qualified human resources, competitiveness, and adaptability to any change. These three factors are the tasks and responsibilities of the world of education, and a challenge that must be faced today. The facts show that the quality of education and the nation’s competitiveness are still low. According to Koestoro (2009), Indonesia’s competitiveness is ranked 59 out of 60 countries.
According to Trianto (2010), the 21st century is marked by the rapid development of science and technology in various areas of life in the community, especially information and communication technology. Therefore, it is a necessary way of learning that can prepare students to understand science and technology, able to think logically, critically, creatively, and can properly argue.
