Self-Regulation and Problem Solving Ability on Geography Basic Knowledge Materials Using the 7E-Learning Cycle Model

Abstract

-Geography is a subject that requires a lot of visualization as a way of understanding. The use of methods such as problem solving and self-regulation are very essential in geography subject. Applying problem solving along with self-regulation can be done by implementing 7E-learning cycle for the sake of maximizing the way students learn. Unfortunately, the ability of some students in problem solving is still low. To overcome these problems, 7E-learning cycle is applied where the students optimize the way they learn and develop their reasoning through the learning stages of elicit, engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate, and extend. This research aims to describe the initial conditions of self-regulation and the ability to solve geographic problems in basic knowledge of geography, test the effectiveness of learning with the 7E-learning cycle model, and describe the self-regulation by solving geographic problems in basic geographic knowledge material after the implementation of the 7E-learning cycle. This research uses quantitative methods and class X MA NU Nurul Ulum as the subject of this research. The independent variable in this study is the learning model, while the dependent variable is the problem solving ability and self-regulation. The data was carried out using proportion test, t-test, paired difference test, and normalized gain. The conclusion of this study is the initial conditions of students 'selfregulation do not have specific strategies in learning and the initial conditions of students' problem solving abilities are not familiar with high-level problem solving problems, learning with 7E-learning cycle is effective against selfregulation and problem-solving abilities, and after the implementation of the 7E learning cycle conditions the condition of selfregulation of students is accustomed to seeking help to support their learning and the problem solving ability of students can understand the problem to be more effective and re-examine the answer.