Research Trend in Socio Scientific Issues Integrated Inquiry Learning on Science Education: A Systematic Literature Review

Jihan Zia 'Ufairah(1), Munzil Munzil(2*), Ridwan Joharmawan(3)


(1) Universitas Negeri Malang
(2) Universitas Negeri Malang
(3) Universitas Negeri Malang
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


The application of inquiry-based learning integrating socio-scientific issues (SSI) has become a trend in science education to enhance scientific understanding and connect scientific concepts with everyday life. Several articles have discussed the use of inquiry-based learning from various perspectives. However, research that specifically focusses on the application of inquiry-based learning in science education, particularly related to socio-scientific issues, is still limited. This research aims to identify trends in the use of inquiry-based learning integrated with socio-scientific issues (SSI) in science education across various countries. It also reviews literature on the impact of this method on science learning outcomes and examines the challenges and limitations in its implementation. This research uses a systematic literature review approach with the PRISMA method. Based on the keywords used, a total of 600 articles were obtained from the several databases during the period from 2011 to 2023. Then, 34 relevant articles were selected for further analysis. The research results indicate that based on bibliometric analysis, there is an increasing trend in integrated SSI inquiry-based learning education research, reviewed from various aspects such as journals and citations, author-affiliated countries, popular keywords, discipline and level of education, and type of research methods. In addition, there is also a positive influence from the application of integrated SSI inquiry-based learning in science education, which is reflected in the progress of learning objectives in cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and social aspects. However, challenges in implementing this learning include teacher and student readiness, curriculum limitations, technology utilisation, and execution of the learning process.


Keywords


socio scientific issues; inquiry learning; science education; science learning

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