REPRESENTASI NILAI INQUIRY DAN OPEN MINDED DALAM PELAJARAN UNIT OF INQUIRY (UOI) SISWA KELAS 2 DAN 3 SD BERBASIS IB CURRICULUM

Abstract

This study aims to describe the representation of the values of inquiry and openmindedness in the Unit of Inquiry (UOI) learning among grade 2 and grade 3
students in an elementary school implementing the International Baccalaureate (IB)
curriculum. The research employed a qualitative descriptive method with data
collected through observation, interviews with classroom teachers, and
documentation of students’ UOI products. The findings show that UOI learning
provides meaningful opportunities for students to develop curiosity, conduct
investigations, and build conceptual understanding through inquiry activities. The
value of inquiry was manifested in students’ ability to ask questions, explore ideas,
and reflect on their findings, while the value of open-mindedness appeared in their
willingness to listen to others, accept diverse perspectives, and cooperate in group
discussions. The representation of both values developed gradually in accordance
with the students’ cognitive levels—grade 2 students showed more concrete inquiry
behavior, whereas grade 3 students demonstrated more abstract and reflective
thinking. UOI learning also encouraged students to integrate knowledge across
disciplines and apply it in real-life contexts, proving that the IB curriculum effectively
supports character and critical thinking development through transdisciplinary
inquiry.