Design of Thematic Learning Devices Inquiry Model Multiple Intelligences-Based to Improve Cognitive Learning Outcomes of Elementary School Students

This research was conducted based on observations, teacher interviews in the process of teaching and learning activities, many teachers have not used learning tools by applying the Multiple Intelligence-based Inquiry learning model. This study aimed to design thematic learning tools for Inquiry-based learning models based on Multiple Intelligence in the thematic learning of class V Elementary School. The research method used is the research and development (R&D) method with the 4D development model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). This research was conducted at SD Inpres 1 Lewoleba with a small-scale test in class VI with 16 students and a large-scale test in class V with 30 students. In addition to developing multiple intelligence-based inquiry learning tools, this research is also to analyze the increase in students' cognitive learning outcomes from the developed multiple intelligence-based thematic learning tools. Data and collection techniques in this study included questionnaires, tests, and documentation. The instrument of this research was carried out by first analyzing the results of trials on a small scale including validity, reliability, level of difficulty, and differential power of the questions. The data analysis technique used the prerequisite test and then carried out with the N-gain test to determine the increase in learning outcomes. The results of the research on large-scale tests can be concluded that there was a significant increase in cognitive learning outcomes from the application of the thematic learning device design based on Multiple Intelligence Inquiry models. The results of the analysis of the classical pretest data gained a value of 10% after the application of the thematic learning model design based on Multiple Intelligence increased to 90% on the Posttest score. The results of the increase from the N-Gain test gained an average N-gain value of 0.71 in the high category.

Keywords: Learning Tools, Multiple Intelligences, Inquiry, Thematic Learning, Cognitive Learning Outcomes