Developing an Inquiry Model for Macroeconomics Instruction to Improve Digital Skills Sondang Aida Silalahi (a*), Salman Munthe (b), Tri Effiyanti (b), Rini Herliani (b), Ulfa Nurhayani (b).
a) Faculty of Economics, State University of Medan
*sondangaidasilalahiy[at]unimed.ac.id
b) Faculty of Economics, State University of Medan
Abstract
This study aims to develop an inquiry-based learning model in the subject of Macroeconomics to enhance students^ digital competencies. The research is grounded in the challenges of teaching economics in the digital era, where students are expected not only to understand macroeconomic concepts theoretically but also to integrate digital technologies into critical thinking and economic problem-solving processes. The research method employed is research and development (R&D), conducted over the course of one year, with Accounting Education students at Universitas Negeri Medan as the research subjects. This design was chosen to produce a new product or improve an existing one, namely the inquiry learning model in Macroeconomics education. The R&D process in this study follows the ADDIE development model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The results show that the developed inquiry model is effective in enhancing students^ active engagement, analytical thinking skills, and digital literacy in accessing, processing, and presenting economic data. Expert validation confirmed the model^s feasibility, while trials indicated a significant improvement in students^ digital capabilities. These findings recommend the integration of digital-based inquiry approaches as a relevant and adaptive learning strategy to meet the demands of economics education in the digital transformation era.
Keywords: inquiry model, macroeconomics, digital competence, active learning, model development
Topic: Management and Educational Technology Innovation
