Abstract:
The current trend in science learning leans more towards interdisciplinary (integrated) learning.
Before 1989, several studies reviewed articles related to integrated science. However, research
discussing articles on integrated science from 1996 until the present day is not yet available. The
purpose of this study was to review 36 empirical research articles on integrated science published
from 1996 to 2019. Most of these articles were taken from Scopus-indexed journals. The research
approach used was a qualitative research design. The results of this study show that integrated science
has been implemented in various countries. Nonetheless, the implementation of integrated science
did not prove out as successful as expected. Students' perception of integrated science is difficult,
boring, uninteresting, and abstract. There are several issues in the implementation of integrated
science learning: the inconsistency of teachers' educational backgrounds with integrated science, as
well as underdeveloped textbooks and curriculum. Implementation of integrated science learning is
effective for improving student skills.
Keywords
Integrated Science, Curriculum, Science Education, Systematic Review
