摘要：This research aimed to improve the inquiry and science teaching abilities through inquiry teacher training program. This study used the methods of research and development. Program design began with a training needs analysis, conducted through field studies and literature, then validated and tested on a limited basis for program design. The implemented programs that have been revised in the main try out in KKGSD Bandar Lampung, by using quasi- experimental design, pretest-posttest control group design. Subjects in this study were the elementary school teachers in Bandar Lampung, which involved teachers from primary schools located in the centre of the town, suburb, and remote area. The instruments used were the initial test and final test, questionnaire, assessment of product format, and the observation sheet. The results showed that (1) The inquiry ability of the teacher with PPKIMS through inquiry approach was higher than conventional PPKIMS;(2) The inquiry ability of the teacher to teach with PPKIMS through inquiry approach and conventional PPKIMS after training program was different. There was a significant improvement towards teachers inquiry ability of PPKIMS through inquiry approach, and it was higher than the conventional PPKIMS.
关键词：inquiry ability training; teaching science through inquiry approach
