The effect of integrated learning model to the students competency on the natural science Usmeldi
Universitas Negeri Padang
Abstract
The students competency of Junior High School in mastering the natural science concept is still low. Natural science learning is not yet integrated. The students are required to be active in learning and teacher is implemented the various learning methods. Therefore, the integrated learning is implemented in natural science subject. This research used quasi experiment method with pre-test post-test group control design. The subjects of the research were eight grades in Junior High School students. Data were collected using observation sheets, test, and motivation questionnaires. The result of the research shows that the integrated learning model impact to improvement the students competence, in the terms of (1) There is a significant difference of competence of students who use integrated learning with students who use conventional learning model. (2) There is significant difference of competence between students who have high and low learning motivation in integrated learning. (3) There is interaction of learning model and learning motivation that effect to the students competence. Thus, students competence is significantly influenced by the implementation of integrated learning model. Effect of integrated learning model to the students competence including large categories.
Keywords: Integrated learning, students competency.
