Learning Steps with a Scientific ApproachAccording to Permendikbud Number 81 A Year 2013 attachment IV, the learning process consists of five basic learning experiences, namely:• observe;• asking questions;• collect information / experiments;• associate / process information; and• communicate.
Observe
Observing is a method that prioritizes the meaningfulness of the learning process (meaningfull learning). Learning activities undertaken in the process of observing are reading, listening, listening, seeing (without or with tools). Competence developed is to train sincerity, thoroughness, seeking information.
Ask
Questioning is a learning activity conducted by asking questions about information that is not understood from what is observed or questions to get additional information about what is observed (starting from factual questions down to hypothetical questions). The competencies developed are to develop creativity, curiosity, the ability to formulate questions to form the critical thinking necessary for intelligent life and lifelong learning.
Gathering Information / Experiments
Gathering information / experiments is a learning activity in the form of experiments, reading sources other than textbooks, observing objects / events / activities, and interviews with resource persons. Competencies developed in the process of gathering information / experiments are developing a meticulous, honest, courteous, respectful attitude, communication ability, applying information gathering skills through various ways learned, developing lifelong learning and learning habits.
Associate / Process Information
Associating / processing information is a learning activity in the form of information processing that has been collected both limited from the results of collecting activities / experiments as well as the results of observing activities and information gathering activities. Competencies developed in the process of associating / processing information is to develop an honest attitude, meticulous, disciplined, obedient rules, hard work, the ability to apply procedures and the ability of inductive and deductive thinking in concluding.
Communicate
Communicating is a learning activity in the form of delivering the results of observations, conclusions based on the results of analysis orally, written, or other media. Competents developed in communicating stages are developing honest, meticulous, tolerant, systematic thinking skills, expressing opinions briefly and clearly, and developing good and correct language skills.
example :
food additives
One morning in the classroom at school. The students who were waiting for his teacher came. There was a student who bought food, at that very moment the other students were so curious about the food, because a very seductive color caused one of the students did not hesitate to ask,
"What kind of food do you bring, it seems delicious". Said the barrel
"This is the food I bought earlier when going to school". Answer widya
Soon, the teacher they were waiting for came.
"Congratulations to the children". Sapa the teacher
"Good morning also buk". Answer all students
"Open your book page 19, mom will explain about additives on food". The teacher's orders
The teacher immediately asked the question "does anyone know what the additive means to food?".
With firm praise was immediately raised his hand and said "I miss".
"Yes, please explain the praise". The teacher's orders
"Additives in food is a food additives buk" said praise
The teacher spontaneously answered "true, the additive in food is the ingredients added intentionally into the food in small quantities, to improve the appearance, taste, texture, flavor, and shelf life".
Laras also asked the teacher "what are the substances additive miss?"
"Additives to the food are natural and artificial additives, natural and artificial substances in the form of food coloring, artificial sweeteners, food preservatives, and flavorings." The teacher repliedSpontaneously the teacher immediately asked "why are your hands red-colored?"
The barrel replied "this is because I eat the food I bought earlier in the book".
The teacher also explained again "well, on the barrel hand that we see it because of the dye, dye is natural like using turmeric, and so on. If the artificial textile dye, if people who want to reap bigger profits then they will do the crime by giving the textile dye on food to be durable. Like CFC dyes, it also includes dye.
"If artificial sweeteners such as saccharin, magnesium cyclamate, and sodium cyclamate and natural sugar cane. If an artificial preservative such as vinegar, sodium benzoate, compounds NaNO3, phosphoric acid, and citric acid. If the artificial flavoring is octyl acetate, ethyl butyrate, amyl acetate, and amyl velerate, and also other addictive substances, and much more ". Add the teacher.
"Is everything understood?" The teacher asked
"Understand the book" answer all students.