Celebes Journal of Elementary Education

Inquiry Inquiry-Based Approach in Biological Anthropology Education: Evidance of Early Bipedalism in Basal Hominins

Dimas Ario Sumilih — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

This paper aims to analyze the effectiveness of the guided inquiry approach in enhancing students’ understanding of early bipedalism evidence in basal hominins, a topic that requires strong analytical skills in interpreting paleoanthropological data. The study is conducted through a qualitative approach using a literature review method that examines scientific publications, empirical reports, and theoretical discussions related to the implementation of inquiry in biological anthropology education. The analysis focuses on patterns of inquiry syntax application, the use of fossil data representations, and their contribution to the development of students’ scientific process skills. The synthesized findings indicate that guided inquiry improves students’ understanding of early bipedal traits while strengthening their abilities in observation, question formulation, data classification, and evidence-based conclusion drawing. The literature also notes increased learning motivation and scientific attitudes when inquiry is implemented in a structured manner, even without direct laboratory-based fossil analysis. This paper concludes that guided inquiry is an effective pedagogical strategy for developing scientific literacy and enhancing students’ interpretative abilities regarding human evolutionary evidence.

Pentingnya Pengembangan Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Literasi Siswa SD

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:19:18 +0800

Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di level Sekolah Dasar memiliki peranan yang sangat penting dalam membangun kemampuan dasar berbahasa dan berpikir anak didik. Bahasa Indonesia tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai alat komunikasi, tetapi juga sebagai sarana untuk mengembangkan aspek-aspek intelektual, sosial, emosional, serta untuk membentuk karakter peserta didik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguraikan pentingnya pengembangan pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di SD agar lebih sesuai dengan konteks kehidupan siswa, bersifat kreatif, memiliki makna, dan mudah dimengerti. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi pustaka (Library Research) dengan mengumpulkan dan menganalisis berbagai sumber literatur yang relevan, termasuk artikel jurnal ilmiah dan buku yang diterbitkan dalam periode lima tahun terakhir (2020-2025). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kemajuan dalam pengajaran Bahasa Indonesia dapat dicapai melalui peningkatan keahlian pendidik, penggunaan metode dan sarana pengajaran yang kreatif, serta penanaman nilai-nilai nasionalisme melalui aktivitas berbahasa. Dengan pengembangan pembelajaran yang tepat, proses pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia bisa berfungsi sebagai fondasi yang penting untuk memperkuat keterampilan membaca dan menulis, membangun karakter, serta mendukung keberhasilan siswa dalam berbagai mata pelajaran. Oleh karena itu guru harus mengembangkan pembelajaran bahasa indonesia terkhususnya di sekolah dasar, agar pembelajaran bisa lebih baik dan memenuhi kebutuhan peserta didik.

Penerapan Problem Based Learning dalam Pembelajaran IPS untuk Membangun Kesadaran Sosial Siswa Sekolah Dasar

Laila badriyah — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800

This Study explores how the implementation of the problem Based Learning (PBL) model in Social Studies (IPS) instruction can faster social awarenes among elementary school students. Using a literature review approach, the study examines a range of recent journals, academic articles, and books relevant to the topic. The reviewed literature indicates that Social Studies plays a crucial role in helping students understand social phenomena, develop empathy, and build a sense of responsibility toward their surrounding community. However, Social Studies learning in many elementary classrooms is still dominated by teacher centered methods, which limit students’ opportunities to engage actively in disscussions, investigate real issues, and think critically. The PBL model offers an alternative approach by positioning real-life problems as the foundation of the learning procces. Through collaborative inquiry, group discussions, and guided problem-solving, students gain learning experiences that are meaningful and closely connected to everyday social realities. Findings across several studies show that PBL enhances students’ motivation, critical thinking, cooperation, and sensitivity to social issues. Therefore, integrating PBL into Social Studies instruction serves as an effective strategy not only for strengthening social awareness but also for shaping students’ character in a consistent and sustainable manner. This review provides a theoretical foundation for teachers who wish to design Social Studies lessons that are more participatory, reflective, and relevant to students’ social development.

Integrasi Nilai Kepemimpinan Autentik dalam Praktik Supervisi Akademik: Strategi Menuju Sekolah Bermutu di SDN 50 Cendana

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:43:07 +0800

This study aims to describe the integration of authentic leadership values into academic supervision practices and how this integration becomes a strategy in realizing a quality school at SDN 50 Cendana, Enrekang Regency. The approach used is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and documentation. The results show that the principal has integrated authentic leadership values such as self-awareness, relational transparency, balanced information processing, and an internalized moral perspective in academic supervision practices. The integration of these values has a positive impact on teacher motivation, a conducive work climate, improved learning quality, and the formation of a supportive and reflective school culture. These findings indicate that authentic leadership-based academic supervision can be an effective strategy in improving the quality of education sustainably.