PENGEMBANGAN MODUL PEMBELAJARAN BIOLOG BERNUANSA KARAKTER DILENGKAPI LEMBAR KERJA SISWA DENGAN PENDEKATAN INKUIRI UNTUK SISWA SMP/MTs KELAS IX SEMESTER I

Abstract

The main goal of the study is the occurrence of behavioral changes into better of the students. It can be realized if teachers carry out effectively as educators, included organize the subject matters into teaching materials. One teaching material can be helpfully used to help students understand the materials is module because it can stimulates students to learn individually  at both school and home based on their own learning pace. Character education emphasis leads the students to know the importance of understanding the  character in life. Inquiry approach will help students improve their understanding of the. Based on the needs, the researcher developd a characterized module equipped with students’ worksheet by using inquiry approach for junior high school students grade IX at first semester. Type of this researh is development research. This module is developed by using model of developing IDI (Instructional Development Institute) consisting of three phases namely defining, developing, and evaluating. Data collection is done through validation and test of developed module to get the data practicality and effectivity. Modul planning of the designed module is validated by five (5) experts and practitioners and tested on limited basis at grade VIII students of SMPN 2 Tanjung Baru. The result of the research shows module in valid category. Based in the limited test, it is known that module is in practical category for both teachers and students. The result of students’ activity observation indicates that module is in very effective category. Students’ scores shows mastery of learning over minimum standard which means that module is in effective category. Researcher concludes that module equipped with students’ worksheet by using inquiry approach for junior high school students grade IX first semester is valid, practical, and effective.