Inquiry-Based Learning Management (5E) for Teachers in Learning Area of Social Studies,Religion and Culture

Abstract

This article aims to present ideas about inquiry-based learning (5E) for teachers, Learning Area of Social Studies, Religion and Culture. It consists of the teaching concepts of teachers, Learning Area of Social Studies, Religion and Culture in the 21^st century or the modern world that is rapidly changing, full of challenges and problems, complex and along with the detailed content that must be studied, there are a variety of learning subjects. This is a challenge for teachers to organize learning activities in an appropriate manner. That will encourage students to learn more efficiently. The 5E knowledge inquiry process is a teaching method that places importance on the learner or the learner as the center. There is a learning arrangement that trains students to search for knowledge using reasoning thought processes, makes you discover knowledge or correct solutions to problems on your own. The teacher sets questions that encourage students to use their thinking, find solutions to problems on their own, and be able to apply problem solving to their daily lives. The 5E knowledge inquiry process has five steps in organizing teaching and learning: (1) Engagement, (2) Exploration, (3) Explanation, (4) Elaboration, and (5) Evaluation. The 5E knowledge inquiry process as mentioned above is a good guideline for organizing teaching activities for subjects in the Social Studies, Religion, and Arts and Culture groups. Because it emphasizes on creating knowledge, skills, expertise, and competencies for students to use in living in today's changing society.