THE INFLUENCE OF THE FIELD TRIP LEARNING METHOD ON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ SCIENTIFIC LITERACY COMPETENCIES

Abstract

Learning methods are supporting components of learning. Learning methods can support the effectiveness of the learning process. The selection of learning methods needs to consider student characteristics, environmental conditions, learning materials, and the applicable curriculum. This research aims to describe and explain the influence of the field trip learning method on scientific literacy competencies at elementary school levels. This research used an ex post facto research method with a correlation design. Data were collected by conducting observations, interviews, and distributing questionnaires. The sample for this research was 10 teachers and 35 students in class IV of State Elementary School 1 Pungangan, Mojotengah Sub-district, Wonosobo District, Central Java. The analysis obtained the Adjusted R-Square (Coefficient of Determination) value of 0.786. This means that the field trip learning method provides 78% influences on scientific literacy competencies which is included in the very influential category. Based on the results of the research, it can be concluded that the implementation of the field trip learning method significantly and effectively increases scientific literacy competencies in Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) subjects, particularly for Chapter 1 Plants are the Source of Life on Earth.

Keywords: Field trip learning method, scientific literacy competencies, elementary school.