EFFORTS TO IMPROVE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND STUDENTS' SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES BY USING THE DISCOVERY LEARNING LEARNING MODEL AT AL-HASAN MADANI ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL RIAU
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32699/nf83a298Keywords:
discovery learning model, written communication skills and scientific attitudes of studentsAbstract
Observation results at the Al-Hasan Madani Islamic Boarding School in Riau showed low communication skills, as seen from the lack of active participation in group discussions, difficulty conveying logical arguments, and low courage to ask questions. The results of the needs analysis of 25 students revealed that students still have suboptimal written communication skills, with a percentage of 48%. In addition, scientific attitudes such as curiosity and reflection skills have not developed optimally, with a percentage of 44% being in the low category. This condition is also supported by the learning model that is still teacher-centered. The purpose of this study is to observe the involvement/activities of educators and students during learning activities and to find effective ways in learning by using the discovery learning model to improve written communication skills and scientific attitudes of students at the Al-Hasan Madani Islamic Boarding School in Riau. The type of research used is Classroom Action Research (CAR) with 4 stages, namely planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects of this study were students of class X B. This study conducted at an Al-Hasan Madani Islamic Boarding School in Riau. There were 25 students of class X B. The dependent variable in this study was students' written communication skills and scientific attitudes. While the independent variable in this study was the discovery learning model. Data collection methods included observation sheets of educator and student activities, written communication skills tests, student scientific attitude questionnaires, and documentation. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the application of the discovery learning model at the Al-Hasan Madani Islamic Boarding School in Riau is considered effective, and with increased educator and student activities, it can improve students' written communication skills and scientific attitudes. This increase occurred gradually, starting from the initial data at the pre-cycle stage, cycle I, to cycle II. The percentage of educator activity obtained in the implementation of Cycle I learning was in the good category and the implementation of Cycle II learning was in the very good category. While the percentage of students in the implementation of Cycle I learning was in the good category and the implementation of Cycle II learning was in the very good category.
References
Arends, R. I. (2020). Learning to Teach (10th ed.). Mc Graw-Hill Education.
Assabai, MA, dan Rahman, MT (2018). Efforts to Increase Student Learning Motivation through Teachers' Interpersonal Communication Skills. Jurnal Pendidikan Manajemen Perkantoran 3(2), 190-200. https://doi.org/10.17509/jpm.v3i2.11764.
Azhari, RP, dan Nurita, T. (2021). Implementation of the Discovery Learning Model to Improve Students' Communication Skills. PENSA: E-Jurnal Pendidikan Sains 9(3), 386-393. https://doi.org/10.26740/pensa.v9i3.40359.
Bertolini, M., dan Araujo, F. (2023). The Role of Communication Skills in Physics Education: Effective Methods for Sharing Scientific Ideas and Findings. Jurnal Internasional Komunikasi Sains 9(2), 97-112.
Forum, WE (2020). Laporan Masa Depan Pekerjaan 2020. Forum Ekonomi Dunia.
Hidayah, U., Meliati, Z. N., Nahla, Z., dan Simanjuntak, M. P. (2025). Literature Study: Optimization of the Discovery Learning Model in Improving Students' Conceptual Understanding, Scientific Attitudes, Critical Thinking, and Cognitive Outcomes in Physics Material. Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan 4(2), 8140-8147. https://doi.org/10.31004/jerkin.v4i2.3027.
Indrawan, R. (2022). Analysis of Critical Thinking Skills and Written Communication in Physics Learning. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan 15(3), 201-212.
Koballa, TR, dan Tippins, DJ (2019). Pendidikan Sains: Perspektif dan Praktik . Springer.
Murniayudi, H., Mustadi, A., dan Jerusalem, MA (2018). Reciprocal Teaching: A 21st-Century Learning Innovation to Improve PGSD Students' Conceptual Understanding. Premiere Educandum : Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar Dan Pembelajaran 8(2), 173. https://doi.org/10.25273/pe.v8i2.3308.
Nasir, M., Fahruddin, F., dan Nehru, N. (2025). Evaluation of the Application of Formative Assessment in Science Learning for Junior High School Students. JUPEIS: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Ilmu Sosial 4(3), 45-60. https://doi.org/10.57218/jupeis.Vol4.Iss3.1803.
OECD. (2023). PISA 2022 results (Volume I): The state of learning and equity in education. OECD Publishing.
Patriot, E. A. (2018). Analysis of Students' Understanding Levels of Work and Energy Concepts through the Application of Interactive Conceptual Learning with a Multi-Representation Approach. Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika Indonesia, 14(2), 123-130. https://doi.org/10.19109/jifp.v3i1.3227.
Rahmawati, A., dan Supriadi, R. (2023). Improving Written Communication Skills in Science Learning. Jurnal Pendidikan Sains 11(2), 115-128.
Rahmawati, D., Prasetyo, ZK, dan Ningsih, R. (2023). Application of the Discovery Learning Model to Improve Communication Skills in Renewable Energy Learning. Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika Indonesia 19(2), 130-140. http://dx.doi.org/10.20961/bioedukasi-uns.v10i1.10142.
Riduwan, dan Sunarto. (2017). Metode dan Teknik Menyusun Proposal Penelitian Untuk Mahapeserta didik S-1,S-2 dan S-3 . Alfabet.
Risnawati, M., Sudrajat, A., dan Rahayu, A. (2022). Application of the Discovery Learning Model to Improve Scientific Attitudes and Science Learning Outcomes on the Material of Changes in the State of Objects. JESA: Jurnal Edukasi Sebelas April 6(2), 113-118. https://ejournal.unsap.ac.id/index.php/jesa.
Santrock, JW (2020). Psikologi Pendidikan. McGraw-Hill.
Saputra, I. G. P. E., Sukariasih, L., Nursalam, L. O., dan Sudarman, S. (2022). The effect of Scientific Literacy Approach with Discovery Learning Model Toward Physics Concepts Understanding. Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika 10(2), 144-153. https://doi.org/10.26618/jpf.v10i2.7769.
Sari, D. P., dan Kurniasih, I. (2017). The Role of Communication in Teacher and Student Interaction. Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Kebudayaan 3(1), 45-56.
Sugiyono. (2020). Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif, Kualitatif, dan R&D. Alfabet.
Sukmawati, N., dan Rachmawati, I. (2021). The Influence of Scientific Attitudes on Students' Problem-Solving Abilities and Creativity. Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Sains 11(3), 425-434.
Suwartono, T. (2024). Classroom Action Research: Between Theory and Practice. Nusantara: Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia 4 (1). https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9615-2257.
Syarif, E., Syamsunardi, S., dan Saputro, A. (2020). Implementation of discovery learning to improve scientific and cognitive attitude of students. Journal of Educational Science and Technology 6(1), 23-31. https://doi.org/10.26858/est.v6i1.11975.
Taufanny, FA, Mardapi, D., dan Fauziah, FN (2020). Development of an Assessment Instrument for Students' Scientific Communication Skills in Science Learning. Jurnal Penelitian Dan Evaluasi Pendidikan 24(1), 78-89. https://doi.org/10.47213/bp.v3i1.79.
Trilling, B., dan Fadel, C. (2021). Keterampilan Abad ke-21: Pembelajaran untuk Kehidupan di Zaman Kita. Wiley.
Wilhalminah, A., dan Rahman, M. (2017). Improving Students' Communication Skills Through the Application of Learning Models. Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia 6(2), 123-134.
Winda, N., Jayanti, E. T., dan Sholehah, N. (2025). The Influence of the Discovery Learning Model on Students' Scientific Literacy Skills and Scientific Attitudes at MTs Miftahul Ishlah Tembelok, Mataram City. Otus Education: Jurnal Biologi dan Pendidikan Biologi 3(1), 21-29. https://doi.org/10.62588/otusedu.2025.v3i1.067.
Yasinta, A. (2018). The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning Model to Improve Students' Scientific Communication Skills. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA 4(2), 112-119. https://doi.org/10.20961/jkc.v11i1.71789.
Yenti, N., Ramadhanti, D., dan Laila, A. (2022). The Effect of Using the Discovery Learning Model on Communication Skills in Writing Expository Texts. Jurnal Pembelajaran Bahasa dan Sastra 1(1), 93-102. https://doi.org/10.55909/jpbs.v1i1.16.
