INQUIRY BASED LEARNING MANAGEMENT (A SITE STUDY AT SCHOOL OF LIFE LEBAH PUTIH Inquiry Based Learning Management (A Site Study At School Of Life Lebah Putih Salatiga).

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INQUIRY BASED LEARNING MANAGEMENT

(A SITE STUDY AT SCHOOL OF LIFE LEBAH PUTIH

SALATIGA)

THESIS

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Master Degree of Education

in Educational Management Department

By:

Muhammad Waston Al Hikami

NIM. Q. 100 100 135

GRADUATE SCHOOL

MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

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CONSULTANT NOTE

Prof. Dr. Bambang Sumardjoko, M.Pd.

First Consultant

Subject: Thesis of Muhammad Waston Al Hikami To : Director of Graduate School

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh After reading and giving suggestion to the thesis of

Name : MUHAMMAD WASTON AL HIKAMI

Student Number : Q 100 100 135

Department : Educational Management

Title : INQUIRY BASED LEARNING MANAGEMENT

(A SITE STUDY AT SCHOOL OF LIFE LEBAH PUTIH SALATIGA)

This thesis has been approved to be examined by the board of examiners of Graduate School, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

Wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh

Surakarta, March 2012 First Consultant

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CONSULTANT NOTE

Drs. Sigit Haryanto, M.Hum

Second Consultant

Subject: Thesis of Muhammad Waston Al Hikami To : Director of Graduate School

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh After reading and giving suggestion to the thesis of

Name : MUHAMMAD WASTON AL HIKAMI

Student Number : Q 100 100 135

Department : Educational Management

Title : INQUIRY BASED LEARNING MANAGEMENT

(A SITE STUDY AT SCHOOL OF LIFE LEBAH PUTIH SALATIGA)

This thesis has been approved to be examined by the board of examiners of Graduate School, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

Wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh

Surakarta, March 2012 Second Advisor

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THE STATEMENT OF THESIS AUTHENTICITY

I undersigned below:

Name : Muhammad Waston Al Hikami

Student number : Q 100 100 135

Study Program : Master of Education Management Concentration : Management of Educational System

Thesis Title : INQUIRY BASED LEARNING MANAGEMENT

(A SITE STUDY AT SCHOOL OF LIFE LEBAH PUTIH SALATIGA)

Testify that the thesis which I submit is really a result of my own work, except the quotations and summaries that everything I have explained the source, and if later proven or can prove my thesis is the result of plagiarism, and then I am willing if the degree and university diploma given to me will be canceled.

Surakarta, March 2012 The statement maker,

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MOTTO

Belajar akan menyenangkan bila kita merasa tidak sedang belajar MWA

DEDICATION

This Thesis is dedicated to:

My beloved father and my late mother, my brother and sister, my wife Evi, my lovely children: Firda, Senda, and Firsan, and

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarokatuh

Alhamdulillahirrobil’alamin, praise and gratitude to the Most Merciful and the

Most Beneficent, Allah swt, for blessing the writer in accomplishing this thesis entitled Inquiry Based Learning Management (A Site Study at School of Life Lebah Putih Salatiga). Praising is also given to the Messenger, our Prophet Muhammad saw, peace be upon him, a glorious person who gives his blessing to her in the future life.

Consciously, this thesis indeed would not able to be accomplished without the great meaningful support, motivation and kindness from many people surrounding. In this very best occasion, let the writer expresses his deepest gratitude and appreciation to the people who have ever helped him in finishing this thesis by support, advice, and even the criticism.

1. Prof. Dr. Bambang Setiaji, Rector of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta who permitted him to conduct thesis.

2. Prof. Dr. Khudzaifah Dimyati, M.Hum, Director of Graduate School who has given the permission to the writer finishes his thesis.

3. Prof. Dr. Sutama, M.Pd. Head of Educational Management Department who has given some suggestion patiently and wisely to the writer to complete the thesis. 4. Prof. Dr. Bambang Sumardjoko M.Pd. The first consultant who has given

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5. Drs. Sigit Haryanto, M.Hum. The second consultant who has also given correction, advice, and guidance in finishing this thesis.

6. Prof. Dr. HA. Ngalim, M.Hum, as the expert examiners who has given correction in finishing this thesis.

7. All Lecturers of Educational Management from whom the writer can enrich her knowledge.

8. Ibu Rini Mustikaningrum, S.Kom as the principal of School of Life Lebah Putih Salatiga who has given the permission and information relate to the research to the writer.

9. The lifetime motivator, my late-mother and father for their everlasting effort for undeniable love, affection, support, and pray that is always spoken every time, and also my beloved wife and children for their love and motivation.

10. Everyone who cannot be mentioned one by one, thanks so much for the spirit and support in finishing this thesis.

The writer realizes that this thesis is far from being perfect, in order to make it better, the writer accepts some advice and criticism. Finally, the writer wishes this thesis would be useful for all readers.

Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

Surakarta, March 2012 Writer,

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Page

PAGE TITLE ... i

CONSULTANT NOTE ... iii

ACCEPTANCE ... iv

THE STATEMENT OF THESIS AUTHENTICITY ... v

MOTTO AND DEDICATION ... vi

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii

TABLE OF CONTENT ... ix

LIST OF TABLE AND FIGURE ... xii

LIST OF ENCLOSURE ... xiii

ABSTRACT ... xiv

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ... 1

A. Background of the Study ... 1

B. Focus of the Study ... 4

C. Reseacrh Purposes ... 5

D. Benefit of the Study ... 5

E. Glossary ... ... 6

CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORIES ... 8

A. Learning Management ... 8

B. Inquiry Based Learning ... 12

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2. The Steps of Inquiry Learning ... 21

a. Planning ... 21

b. Implementation ... 24

c. Evaluation ... 26

C. Previous Study ... 27

CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODS ... 29

A. Type and Design of the Study ... 29

B. Location of the Study ... 30

C. Researchers Role ... 31

D. Data and Data Source ... 32

E. Technique of Data Collection ... 33

F. Technique of Data Analysis ... 34

G. Data Validity ... 37

CHAPTER IV DATA DESCRIPTION AND FINDING …………. ... 39

A. Data Description... 39

1. School of LifeLebah Putih Salatiga Profile ... 39

2. Characteristic of Inquiry Based Learning ... 41

3. Steps of Inquiry Based Learning ... 46

a. Learning Planning ... 46

b. Learning Implementation ... 47

c. Learning Evaluation ... 50

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a. Supporting Factors ... 55

b. The Obstacles ... 56

B. Research Findings ... 58

CHAPTER V DISCUSSION AND PROPOSITION ... 62

A. Discussion ... 62

1. Characteristics of Inquiry Based Learning ... 62

2. Steps of Inquiry Based Learning ... 65

3. Supporting Factors and Obstacles ... 67

B. Proposition ... 68

CHAPTER VI CLOSING ... 70

A. Conclusion ... 70

B. Implications ... 71

C. Recommendation... 72

BIBLIOGRAPHY……… ... 73

ENCLOSURE……… ... 75

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LIST OF TABLE AND FIGURE

Page

LIST OF TABLE:

TABLE 2.1 LIST OF QUESTIONS IN IBL ... 20

TABLE 4.1 EXAMPLE OF ASSESSMENT FORM ... 51

TABLE 4.2 ASSESSMENT SCALE ... 51

TABLE 4.3 EXAMPLE OF COGNITIVE REPORT ... 52

TABLE 4.4 EXAMPLE OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT 53 TABLE 4.5 EXAMPLE OF STUDENT’S LEARNING REPORT ... 54

LIST OF FIGURE: FIGURE 2.1 CYCLE OF INQUIRY LEARNING PHASE ... 22

FIGURE 2.2 CYCLE OF EXPLORATION PHASE ... 23

FIGURE 2.3 CYCLE OF DEVELOPMENT PHASE ... 23

FIGURE 2.4 EXPANSION PHASE IN IBL... 24

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LIST OF ENCLOSURE

1. LETTER OF RESEARCH ADMISSION

2. PROFILE OF SCHOOL OF LIFE LEBAH PUTIH SALATIGA

3. PICTURES OF RESEARCH ACTIVITY

4. EXAMPLE OF LESSON PLAN IN INQUIRY BASED

LEARNING MANAGEMENT

5. EXAMPLE OF STUDENT’S REPORT IN INQUIRY BASED LEARNING MANAGEMENT

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ABSTRACT

Muhammad Waston Al Hikami: Q.100100135. INQUIRY BASED LEARNING MANAGEMENT (A SITE STUDY AT SCHOOL OF LIFE LEBAH PUTIH SALATIGA). Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. Thesis

The objective of the study is to describe, to understand, and to define the basic management in Inquiry based learning which is done by School of life Lebah Putih Salatiga. Specifically, the objectives of this study are as follows: 1) to describe the characteristic of inquiry based learning management which is applied by School of Life Lebah Putih Salatiga, 2) to describe the steps of inquiry based learning which is done by School of Life Lebah Putih Salatiga, 3) to find supporting factors and obstacles of inquiry based learning management which are conducted by School of Life Lebah Putih Salatiga.

The type of this study is descriptive qualitative, as this study intends to investigate to illustrate or describe the state of the object/subject of study at the present time based on the facts that appear. Source of data is inquiry-based learning management process that took place in the school of life Lebah Putih Salatiga. The design used in this study is a site study, using ethnographic research. Source of the data are the Principal, teachers, parents and other relevant document. The writer used observations, in-depth interview and documentation to collect the data.

The data finding showed that inquiry based learning applied in School of Life Lebah Putih Salatiga has characteristics as follows: the function of teacher is as facilitator in teaching learning process. The interesting learning applied in School of Life Lebah Putih focused on student’s curiosity that is reflected by many appeared questions. The steps on inquiry based learning have three kinds of steps, namely: planning, application and evaluation. The obstacles on this model are on the lack of human resources who understand inquiry based learning model, the amount of supporting tools and equipments still need improvement, the passive students sometimes made the teaching-learning process ineffective, and the continuity of the inquiry based learning method at the higher grade.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Page

PAGE TITLE ... i

CONSULTANT NOTE ... iii

ACCEPTANCE ... iv

THE STATEMENT OF THESIS AUTHENTICITY ... v

MOTTO AND DEDICATION ... vi

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii

TABLE OF CONTENT ... ix

LIST OF TABLE AND FIGURE ... xii

LIST OF ENCLOSURE ... xiii

ABSTRACT ... xiv

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ... 1

A. Background of the Study ... 1

B. Focus of the Study ... 4

C. Reseacrh Purposes ... 5

D. Benefit of the Study ... 5

E. Glossary ... ... 6

CHAPTER II UNDERLYING THEORIES ... 8

A. Learning Management ... 8

B. Inquiry Based Learning ... 12

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2. The Steps of Inquiry Learning ... 21

a. Planning ... 21

b. Implementation ... 24

c. Evaluation ... 26

C. Previous Study ... 27

CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODS ... 29

A. Type and Design of the Study ... 29

B. Location of the Study ... 30

C. Researchers Role ... 31

D. Data and Data Source ... 32

E. Technique of Data Collection ... 33

F. Technique of Data Analysis ... 34

G. Data Validity ... 37

CHAPTER IV DATA DESCRIPTION AND FINDING …………. ... 39

A. Data Description... 39

1. School of LifeLebah Putih Salatiga Profile ... 39

2. Characteristic of Inquiry Based Learning ... 41

3. Steps of Inquiry Based Learning ... 46

a. Learning Planning ... 46

b. Learning Implementation ... 47

c. Learning Evaluation ... 50

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a. Supporting Factors ... 55

b. The Obstacles ... 56

B. Research Findings ... 58

CHAPTER V DISCUSSION AND PROPOSITION ... 62

A. Discussion ... 62

1. Characteristics of Inquiry Based Learning ... 62

2. Steps of Inquiry Based Learning ... 65

3. Supporting Factors and Obstacles ... 67

B. Proposition ... 68

CHAPTER VI CLOSING ... 70

A. Conclusion ... 70

B. Implications ... 71

C. Recommendation... 72

BIBLIOGRAPHY……… ... 73

ENCLOSURE……… ... 75

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LIST OF TABLE AND FIGURE

Page LIST OF TABLE:

TABLE 2.1 LIST OF QUESTIONS IN IBL ... 20

TABLE 4.1 EXAMPLE OF ASSESSMENT FORM ... 51

TABLE 4.2 ASSESSMENT SCALE ... 51

TABLE 4.3 EXAMPLE OF COGNITIVE REPORT ... 52

TABLE 4.4 EXAMPLE OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT 53 TABLE 4.5 EXAMPLE OF STUDENT’S LEARNING REPORT ... 54

LIST OF FIGURE: FIGURE 2.1 CYCLE OF INQUIRY LEARNING PHASE ... 22

FIGURE 2.2 CYCLE OF EXPLORATION PHASE ... 23

FIGURE 2.3 CYCLE OF DEVELOPMENT PHASE ... 23

FIGURE 2.4 EXPANSION PHASE IN IBL... 24

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LIST OF ENCLOSURE

1. LETTER OF RESEARCH ADMISSION

2. PROFILE OF SCHOOL OF LIFE LEBAH PUTIH SALATIGA 3. PICTURES OF RESEARCH ACTIVITY

4. EXAMPLE OF LESSON PLAN IN INQUIRY BASED LEARNING MANAGEMENT

5. EXAMPLE OF STUDENT’S REPORT IN INQUIRY BASED

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Muhammad Waston Al Hikami: Q.100100135. INQUIRY BASED LEARNING MANAGEMENT (A SITE STUDY AT SCHOOL OF LIFE LEBAH PUTIH SALATIGA). Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. Thesis

The objective of the study is to describe, to understand, and to define the basic management in Inquiry based learning which is done by School of life Lebah Putih Salatiga. Specifically, the objectives of this study are as follows: 1) to describe the characteristic of inquiry based learning management which is applied by School of Life Lebah Putih Salatiga, 2) to describe the steps of inquiry based learning which is done by School of Life Lebah Putih Salatiga, 3) to find supporting factors and obstacles of inquiry based learning management which are conducted by School of Life Lebah Putih Salatiga.

The type of this study is descriptive qualitative, as this study intends to investigate to illustrate or describe the state of the object/subject of study at the present time based on the facts that appear. Source of data is inquiry-based learning management process that took place in the school of life Lebah Putih Salatiga. The design used in this study is a site study, using ethnographic research. Source of the data are the Principal, teachers, parents and other relevant document. The writer used observations, in-depth interview and documentation to collect the data.

The data finding showed that inquiry based learning applied in School of Life Lebah Putih Salatiga has characteristics as follows: the function of teacher is as facilitator in teaching learning process. The interesting learning applied in School of Life Lebah Putih focused on student’s curiosity that is reflected by many appeared questions. The steps on inquiry based learning have three kinds of steps, namely: planning, application and evaluation. The obstacles on this model are on the lack of human resources who understand inquiry based learning model, the amount of supporting tools and equipments still need improvement, the passive students sometimes made the teaching-learning process ineffective, and the continuity of the inquiry based learning method at the higher grade.