Definition of scientific approach

2. Scientific Approach

a. Definition of scientific approach

The definition of approach according to Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia KBBI is an effort in research activity to create a relation with the informant, method to achieve understanding about research problem. Then, the definition of scientific approach is the use of theories to approach a problem. According to Nur in Abraham, 2010: 3, the approach or the scientific method is an approach or method to obtain knowledge through two channels, namely lane intellect reason and the observation path. The operational manifestation of the scientific approach is scientific inquiry. This scientific investigation is defined as a systematic attempt to find answers to problems or questions. Thus, the hallmark of a scientific approach to problem solving through reasoning and observation. While according to permendikbud No. 65 Year 2013, scientific approach is an approach in 2013 curriculum. In the implementation, it is used as approach or method. However, the characteristic of scientific approach is no different from scientific method. In accordance with Standar Kompetensi Lulusan SKL, the target of learning comprises of attitude, knowledge, and skills development which are elaborated for every institution of education. In 2013 Curriculum, Majid 2013: 199 states that teaching approach strategy will use Scientific Approach. This means to give students concepts in knowing, understanding many kinds of material in Scientific Approach, that information can be acquired from anywhere and anytime without relying on teacher as the only one source. Therefore, learning condition will be conditioned to make the students have efforts to do an observation in order to find out information, not a merely condition that giving the findings to students. This approach is more effective in the class, rather than conventional approach, because this approach will improve students in cognitive aspect, affective aspect, and psychomotor aspect.

b. Scientific method goal