Improving Understanding and Collaboration of Grade IV Students of SDN Pulau Tiga through Discovery learning in Social Science Subjects

Yulianti Barung; Jamaludin Jamaludin; Iskandar Iskandar

doi:10.62775/edukasia.v6i2.1529

Authors

Yulianti Barung Universitas Tadulako
Jamaludin Jamaludin Universitas Tadulako
Iskandar Iskandar Universitas Tadulako

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62775/edukasia.v6i2.1529

Keywords:

Discovery Learning; understanding, collaboration; PAS

Abstract

This study aims to improve students' understanding and collaboration skills through the application of the Discovery Learning model in fourth-grade science at Pulau Tiga Public Elementary School, Sombori Islands District, Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach, with one principal, one class teacher, one science teacher, and fifteen students as subjects. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, tests, and questionnaires. The study showed a significant increase in student understanding, with an average N-Gain score of 0.5 (moderate category). The greatest improvement occurred in material contextualized to the students' environment. Furthermore, students' collaboration skills also improved, with an average N-Gain score of 0.4 for the contribution, time management, and problem-solving indicators. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of the Discovery Learning model in improving elementary school students' conceptual understanding and collaboration skills in remote island areas. These findings provide practical implications for teachers in developing locally relevant learning strategies and opportunities for education policy in remote areas.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Ahmed, S. F., Rafa, N., Mofijur, M., Badruddin, I. A., Inayat, A., Ali, M. S., Farrok, O., & Y. K., & T. M. (2021). Biohydrogen production from biomass sources: metabolic pathways and economic analysis. Frontiers in Energy Research, 9, 753878.

Aldi, S., & Azis, A. A. (2025). Model Pembelajaran Biologi SaLDI (Stimulation, Learning Community, Discovery, Inferring) Terintegrasi TPACK. CV Eureka Media Aksara. CV Eureka Media Aksara.

Dwi, D. F., Sujarwo, S., Friska, N., Haliza, N., & Amelia, L. (2025). Teacher Analysis in the Implementation of the Independent Curriculum at Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur (SIKL). AXIOM: Journal of Economic Science and Education, 2(1), 197–203.

Fauzi, MS, Maq, MM, Rukmini, A., Arsyad, M., Prayogi, A., & Ahyani, E. (2024). Kurikulum Independen dalam Kerangka Akses Pendidikan: Tinjauan Pustaka tentang Inisiatif UNICEF dan Pemerintah Indonesia. Jurnal Penelitian Dan Pelayanan Ekasakti, 4(2), 635-643.

Fauziah, R. H., Aeni, A. N., & Hanifah, N. (2024). The Influence of the Video-Assisted Learning Discovery Model on Students’ Concept Understanding in Social Studies Learning. Indonesian Journal of Education and Learning (JPPI), 4(2), 515–523.

Hariyantini, M. R., Suwindia, I. G., & Winangun, I. M. A. (2025). The application of the Discovery Learning learning model in improving the reading literacy of elementary school students. Journal of Educatio FKIP UNMA, 11(1).

Ilhami, A. (2023). TPACK Dalam Pembelajaran IPA Berbasis Kearifan Lokal (Teori & Praktik). CV Jejak (Jejak Publisher).

Indah, N. L. (2024). Model Pembelajaran Discovery Learning pada Operasi Bilangan Kelas 4 SD. SCIENCE: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Matematika Dan IPA, 4(4), 382-399.

Ishak, N., & Hos, J. (2025). Dinamika Kelembagaan Lokal dan Partisipasi Warga dalam Pengembangan Ekowisata Berbasis Komunitas. PAMARENDA: Public Administration and Government Journal, 5(1), 58-70.

Jalil, A. A. (2019). PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PENYELIDIKAN (INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING). Iftitiah: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini, 1(2), 1–8.

Jariyah, A., & Efendi, N. (2024). Pengaruh Model Discovery Learning terhadap Hasil Belajar Kognitif Siswa. Jurnal Biologi, 1(4), 14–14.

Jufri, A. P., Asri, W. K., Mannahali, M., & Vidya, A. (2023). Strategi pembelajaran: Menggali potensi belajar melalui model, pendekatan, dan metode yang efektif. Ananta Vidya.

Komarudin, E., Qomariyah, S., Muslihat, E., & Kusban, H. (2025). Implementation of Boarding School-Based Education at MAN 2 Sukabumi. Dewantara: Journal of Social Education and Humanities, 4(1), 78–94.

Kurniati, F., & Ratnaningrum, I. (2025). Development of Liveworksheet-Based E-Assessment to Improve the Learning Outcomes of Social Studies for Grade V Elementary School Students. JOURNAL OF MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCES EDUCATION, 15(1), 20–30.

Kusumawati, N. (2022). Pembelajaran IPA di Sekolah Dasar. Cv. Ae Media Grafika.

Lestari, S. (2025). KONSEP DASAR DAN METODE PENGAJARAN FISIKA, BIOLOGI, KIMIA, ILMU PENGETAHUAN BUMI DAN ANTARIKSA DALAM IPA DI SD/MI. Research and Development Journal of Education, 11(2), 1431-1445.

Magdalena, M., Kartono, K., & Pranata, R. (2025). Development of LKPD Based on Discovery Learning in the Science Subject of Indonesiaku Kaya Raya Material Class V State Elementary School 34 South Pontianak. ISLAMIKA, 1(7), 169–185.

Maharani, O., Sarwi, S., & Sudarmin, S. (2024). Implementasi Discovery Learning Berbasis Etnopedagogi Dalam Pembelajaran Di Sekolah Dasar: Potensi Kearifan Lokal Untuk Pembentukan Karakter Siswa. LEARNING: Jurnal Inovasi Penelitian Pendidikan Dan Pembelajaran, 4(4), 1206-1212.

Mugara, R., & Ali, E. Y. (2025). KURIKULUM DAN PEMBELAJARAN DI PENDIDIKAN DASAR Teori, Desain, Strategi, dan Implementasi Kontekstual untuk Abad 21. Penerbit Widina.

Nasution, H. E. K. (2024). Budaya Sekolah, Komunikasi, Pengawasan, dan Motivasi terhadap Kinerja Guru. umsu press.

Nurcahyani, E. M. R., & Hamdani, M. F. (2025). The Effect Of The Discovery Learning Method On The Learning Activity Of Grade Viii Students Of Mts Madrasah Ummatan Wasathan. Journal of Education and Technology, 7(1).

Permatasari, A., Mulyasari, E., Hendriawan, D., Rokayah, E., & Bait, E. H. (2024). Analisis Pengembangan Kurikulum Mikro Mata Pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial (IPAS) pada Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di Sekolah Dasar. Kalam Cendekia: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan, 13(2).

Pohan, A. Y. (2025). Islamic Religious Education Learning Innovations in the 21st Century: Strategies and Models to Improve the Quality of Education. Educational, 3(1), 101–106.

Praekanata, I. W. I., Virnayanthi, N. P. E. S., Juliangkary, E., & Ratnaya, I. G. (2024). Menelusuri Arah Pendidikan: Dinamika dan Inovasi Kurikulum di Indonesia. PT. Sonpedia Publishing Indonesia.

Prasetyo, F. I., & Lenggono, B. (2024). Upaya Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Biologi Dengan Menerapkan Model Pembelajaran Discovery Learning Terpadu. Satya Widya, 40(1), 32-48.

Rahayu, R., & Musadad, A. A. (2025). Pengembangan Buku Digital Sejarah Berbasis Kearifan Lokal pada Prasasti Kawali Melalui Discovery Learning untuk Meningkatkan Kesadaran Sejarah Lokal Siswa. Didaktika: Jurnal Kependidikan, 14(2), 3059-3072.

Ramadan, S. A. P., Astutik, N. W. D., Sukarno, S., & Setyawan, A. (2024). The Application of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) to Improve the Learning Outcomes of Social Studies in Elementary Schools. Social, Humanities, and Educational Studies (SHES): Conference Series, 7(4), 751–755.

Reba, Y. A., & Mataputun, Y. (2025). Pendidikan Multikultural (Membangun Harmoni dalam Keberagaman). CV Eureka Media Aksara.

Riyadi, D. D., & Robandi, B. (2025). Penerapan Model Problem Based Learning Terhadap Partisipasi Siswa Di Tinjau Dari Kompetensi Pedagogik Guru. Jurnal Lensa Pendas, 10(1), 174-188.

Rosa, E., Destian, R., Agustian, A., & Wahyudin, W. (2024). Inovasi Model dan Strategi Pembelajaran dalam Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka: Inovasi Model dan Strategi Pembelajaran dalam Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka. Journal of Education Research, 5(3), 2608-2617.

Santiani, S., Effendi, E., Yulianti, R., Multahadah, C., Ardila, I., Rahmawati, S., ... & Rachman, A. (2024). Discovery learning dalam kurikulum merdeka. Penerbit Mifandi Mandiri Digital.

Saputra, A. (2025). The Influence of the Discovery Learning Model on PAI Learning Outcomes in the Era of the Independent Curriculum. Journal of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, 3(1), 90–97.

Silvester, M. P., Purnasari, P. D., Saputro, T. V. D., & Usman, S. E. (2024). Melangkah ke Era Digital: Kompetensi Guru Sekolah Dasar dalam Pembelajaran Berbasis Teknologi. Mega Press Nusantara., 1(4).

Simbolon, A., Sinurat, C., Sihombing, R. A. P., Sembiring, S. J., Simbolon, S. R. J., & Ritonga, R. (2025). PENGARUH METODE PEMBELAJARAN YANG BERPUSAT PADA GURU DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN SISWA. Jurnal Intelek Insan Cendikia, 2(11), 18145-18149.

Situmorang, L. K., Ayuningsih, P., & Hilaliyah, T. (2025). Evaluation of the Implementation of the Independent Curriculum: Challenges and Opportunities. Indo-MathEdu Intellectuals Journal, 6(1), 361– 372.

Sugiyono. (2016). Qualitative Quantitative Research Methods and R&D. Alfabeta CV.

Sugiyono, D. (2019). Metode penelitian pendidikan pendekatan kuantitatif, kualitatif dan R&D. Alfabeta CV.

Switri, E. (2025). Cooperative Learning, Teori, Prinsip Dan Model. PT. Sonpedia Publishing Indonesia.

Tusyana, E. (2025). Studi Kasus Implementasi Metode Pembelajaran Aktif dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa di Madrasah Dasar. Tarunateach: Jurnal Sekolah Dasar, 3(2), 105-117.

Ujud, S., Nur, T. D., Yusuf, Y., Saibi, N., & Ramli, M. R. (2023). The application of the discovery learning learning model to improve the learning outcomes of SMA Negeri 10 Ternate City class X students on environmental pollution materials. Journal of Bioeducation, 6(2), 337–347.

Utami, R. N., Apriyanto, A., Panggabean, J. Z. Z., Rusli, R., & Malik, M. A. (2025). Buku Ajar Strategi Belajar Mengajar. PT. Sonpedia Publishing Indonesia.

Wahid, W., Nawir, F., & Farhan, A. (2024). Perekonomian, Kualitas sumber daya manusia sebagai aspek fundamental dalam menunjang. Journal of Economics Research and Policy Studies, 4(2), 330-341.