APPLICATION OF A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH IN STUDENTS’ LEARNING ACTIVITY ON HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM TOPIC

This study aims to determine the implementation of biological learning based on scientific approach, learning activities based on scientific learning, activities that are dominant in the application of scientific approaches, and stages of scientific learning which are problems in biology learning at SMAN 16 Medan T.P.2018 / 2019. The research design used was a descriptive study based on qualitative data, using a survey method. The samples taken were 2 biology teachers and 115 students. Data collection techniques using, observation sheets, student questionnaires, and in-depth interview. The results of the analysis show that the application of learning with a scientific approach is 68% with the medium qualification. While the activities of the stages of learning are 59%, 67%, 63%, 60%, 70%, with an average that is low. The dominant stages of scientific learning are communicate, and the stages of scientific learning which are problems in learning, namely observing, associating, questioning, and collecting data.