Steam-Based Guided Inquiry Learning to Facilitate Problem Solving Ability

Abstract

This article discusses the application of guided inquiry learning based on science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) in facilitating students' problem-solving abilities as a learning innovation in the 5.0 era. STEM in the learning in question is positioned as an embedded integrated approach, namely STEM integration which emphasizes the integrity of subject matter, not a focus on interdisciplinary subjects. The discussion begins by describing STEAM-based guided inquiry followed by an explanation of the impact of STEAM-based guided inquiry learning in the field of education and mathematics learning in schools. The next section describes the implementation of STEAM-based guided inquiry in classroom learning practices, namely how to integrate teaching material in scientific fields based on applications in children's daily lives through a scientific approach that allows students to become creative, initiative and innovative individuals so that they have solving abilities. From the results of the study, it was found that the application of STEAM-based guided inquiry learning has had a positive effect on students' academic performance. Evaluation of student learning outcomes from the perspective of implementing STEAM-based guided inquiry learning should be carried out using authentic assessments and portfolios which better facilitate students expressing or actualizing their problem-solving abilities.