Journal of Education Research and Evaluation

Delopment and Validation of a Self-Efficacy Scale for Distance Learning

Gede Suwardika — 2024-11-25

Not all students are ready to face changes, primarily related to self-efficacy in the context of entirely technology-based learning. This study aims to develop and validate a reliable and valid Self-Efficacy Scale for Distance Learning/SESDL. This scale is designed to measure self-efficacy in students studying in the context of distance learning. This study involved 151 UPBJJ-UT Denpasar students selected using Cluster Sampling. The instrument developed consisted of 34 statement items covering three dimensions of self-efficacy, namely magnitude, strength, and generality. Validation was done through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and the Rasch model. The analysis showed that the SESDL instrument had high reliability, strong construct validity, and good model fit. Educators, researchers, and practitioners can use this scale to accurately measure student self-efficacy in distance learning. The implications of this study are that it significantly impacts various parties in the world of education. For educators and educational institutions, this scale can be used as an evaluation tool to understand student self-efficacy in the context of distance learning. With this understanding, educators can design more targeted strategies and methods to increase students' self-confidence in overcoming the challenges of distance learning, such as improving time management skills, learning independence, and using technology.

The Influence of Location on The Decision to Choose a Private University in Bali: The Mediation Effect of Brand Image

I Gusti Ngurah Satria Wijaya — 2024-11-25

Higher education is a source of innovation and solutions for the growth and development of the nation along with the times. One of the critical issues of higher education is the decline in the number of new students entering private universities (PTS) influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the change of several State Universities to Legal Entity State Universities. This causes competition between PTS to be tighter and unavoidable. This study aims to analyze the location of private university selection decisions with the brand image variable as the mediating variable. The subjects of this study amounted to 200 students. The data in this study were collected using a questionnaire method with an instrument in the form of a questionnaire sheet. The analysis technique used in this research is structural equation model (SEM) analysis. This study's results indicate a significant influence between brand image and private college decisions. So it can be concluded that, partially, location and brand image have a positive and significant effect on the decision to choose a private university, and the area has a positive and significant impact on the brand image of private universities. As for the indirect effect, brand image can partially mediate the considerable influence of location on private college selection decisions. This research can guide the government and higher education managers in designing policies that support the availability of quality education in various places, thereby opening more comprehensive access for students to choose universities according to their needs and values.

The Decline of Elementary School Students' Attitudinal Values

Nur Muhammad Hafidhi — 2024-11-25

The deterioration of primary school students' attitudes in the modern era is a significant concern, especially in the context of character education. This study aims to analyze the phenomenon of the decline in the value of attitude of elementary school students and identify the factors that contribute to the decrease in the value of attitude of students in one elementary school. This research used a qualitative case study approach, with the research subjects consisting of a grade V teacher and students who experienced an attitudinal slump. Data were collected through observation and structured interviews and then analyzed using the interactive cycle analysis method. The instruments used were observation and interview sheets. The results showed that some students experienced attitudinal deterioration marked by dishonest behavior, indiscipline, and physical and verbal bullying. It can be concluded that the role of schools and parents is crucial in overcoming the problem of students' attitudinal deterioration. Schools should integrate character education into the curriculum and implement Social-Emotional Learning programs to help students manage emotions and build empathy. The findings of this study emphasize that the role of schools is not only limited to academic education but also character education, which needs to be implemented through a curriculum that emphasizes moral values and social-emotional learning.

Textbook Using a Brain Based Learning Model Assisted by a Scientific Approach for Learning Critical Thinking Skills

Amin Harahap — 2024-11-25

Students' low critical thinking skills are the main problem in this research. Apart from that, in learning it was found that the textbooks used were less varied and did not direct students to develop their thinking abilities. The learning model that can maximize thinking abilities is Brain Based Learning (BBL) and the learning approach that has clear stages and can be included in textbooks is the scientific approach. The aim of this research is to develop a textbook using the BBL model assisted by a scientific approach in teaching students' critical thinking skills. The development model used is the ADDIE Model which includes the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation. Research instruments include validation sheets, questionnaires and tests. Research data includes product validation data obtained from expert validation, product response data obtained from student response questionnaire results, and students' critical thinking abilities obtained from tests. The data obtained was analyzed using quantitative and qualitative descriptive techniques. The data analysis carried out showed the results of achieving a Validity Mean Percentage Score (PRS) of 84.74 (valid criteria), the practicality of achieving PRS of 80.59 (practical criteria), and achieving PRS effectiveness of 89.31 (effective criteria). The data analysis carried out shows that the product developed meets the criteria of being valid, practical and effective and is suitable for use as a textbook. Based on these achievements, the development of textbook products with a brain-based learning model is feasible and good for use in teaching students' mathematical critical thinking skills.

Problem Based Learning-Oriented E-Module to Innovate Learning Activities in High School

Aladin — 2024-11-25

In the continuously evolving digital era, digital teaching materials in the form of e-modules have emerged as a promising alternative to enhance the effectiveness of learning, particularly in high schools. Furthermore, e-modules as instructional materials can be integrated with various innovative approaches and models of learning, such as problem-based learning. Therefore, this research aims to develop an innovative problem-based e-module for computer science education that is deemed suitable as a learning medium. The research method employed is research and development, adopting the ADDIE model. The research subjects include media experts, subject matter experts, instructional design experts, and students. Data collection is conducted through a media feasibility questionnaire, The data collection instrument uses a feasibility questionnaire for each expert, practitioner and student. As for data analysis was using descriptive percentages. The research findings indicate that the developed e-module received a "Very Good" rating from the experts, with an overall average score of 83%. Thus, this e-module is deemed suitable as a digital teaching material for computer science education. In conclusion, digital teaching materials in the form of e-modules have significant potential as effective learning media for computer science subjects and are considered capable of providing stimuli to enhance higher-order thinking skills for high school students. This e-Module can be an innovation in facilitating computer science learning for high school students.

The Adaptation of Essential Material in Digital Natives Characteristics-based Sociology Subject in Senior High Schools

Riadi Syafutra Siregar — 2024-11-25

The essential material is needed in Sociology learning to give the students an effective learning experience particularly in digitalization era. The suitability of essential material provided based on digital natives character increases social concern and interacting ability among the people. This research aims to analyze the appropriate essential material in Sociology learning subject matter needed by digital natives and teacher’s strategy in implementing. Qualitative research using observation and in-depth interview with 8 Sociology teachers as the technique collecting data is the research method used in this research. Data analysis was also used including the following stages: data collection, data reduction, data display, verification and conclusion drawing. The findings of research based urgency (U), relevance (R) and function (F) reveal essential material for digital natives consisting of social interaction and social dynamic, deviating behavior, social conflict, social change, local wisdom, and social research. Teachers’ strategy in implementing is through raise material and case example relevant to social life of students. The characteristics of digital natives adapted by teachers in Sociology essential material are digital literacy, multitasking, learning experience, collaboration, social, and purpose-oriented focusing not only on competency but also attitude and behavior in digitalization era. Overall, the adaptation of essential material in sociology subject exerts positive impact on motivation, competency, attitude, and behavior of students in utilizing digital technology and positioning themselves in social environment.

Experiential Learning Model and Learning Motivation on Descriptive Text Writing Skills

Yulfita — 2024-11-25

This research began with various students' difficulties in maintaining cohesion and coherence when writing descriptive text. In addition, the use of appropriate vocabulary is also a significant problem. Students often use words that are not appropriate to the context or lack variety, so that their writing becomes monotonous and less interesting. These difficulties indicate that there is an urgent need to improve students' descriptive text writing skills through more effective and innovative learning approaches. This research is classified as an experimental type of research using a factorial design. Data was taken from 32 experimental class students and 32 control class students using descriptive text writing skills test instruments and learning motivation questionnaires. The results of the analysis and discussion in this research confirm that the Experiential Learning model is effective in improving descriptive text writing skills for both students with high and low learning motivation, so that the Experiential Learning model and learning motivation do not interact significantly with each other. These findings support the hypothesis that direct experience and critical reflection offered by the Experiential Learning model can enrich the learning process and improve descriptive text writing skills. Thus, it can be concluded that the Experiential Learning model is significantly more effective than conventional methods in improving descriptive text writing skills, regardless of whether students' levels of learning motivation are high or low. The implications of this research indicate that the use of experience-based learning models and increasing learning motivation can significantly improve students' writing skills.

Word Guessing Game Learning Media Norm Material Improves Student Learning Outcomes

Maryami Balqis Ardani — 2024-11-25

The media used is less effective in learning activities and influences learning outcomes. Based on this, this research aims to develop a learning media platform, Word Guessing Game Learning Media, which can improve the learning outcomes of fifth-grade elementary school students. This research is development research. The model used to develop media is ADDIE. The subject of this research involved 1 (one) learning content/material expert 1 (one) learning media expert. The test subjects for this research were divided into 2 groups: a small group of 6 students and a large group of 26 students. The methods used to collect data are observation, interviews, questionnaires, and tests. Data collection instruments are questionnaire sheets and tests. The techniques used to analyze data are qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis, and N-gain is used to test the effectiveness of learning media. The research results show that product quality is included in the very appropriate criteria, with a score obtained from media experts of 88.5 and material experts of 92.5. The media developed meets practical criteria by obtaining an average score on the student response questionnaire with a percentage of 100%. The media meets the criteria of being quite decent, with an average score obtained from student post-test results of 85 with a completion percentage of 100%. It was concluded that the Word Guessing Game learning media could improve the learning outcomes of fifth-grade elementary school students.

Artificial Intelligence-Based Snakes and Ladders Game Media to Improve the Learning Outcome of Elementary School Students

Maulida Putri Maharani — 2024-11-25

The lack of practice of Pancasila values among elementary school students impacts students' low competency and character. This research aims to develop an AI-based snakes and ladders game media to improve student learning outcomes in material that emulates Pancasila behavior in Pancasila Education subjects. This type of research is development research (R&D). The model used in developing media is ADDIE. The research subjects are media experts and subject matter experts. Product trials were conducted in small groups with a sample of 28 students. At the usage test stage, it was carried out by all fifth-grade elementary school students. The methods used to collect data were observation, interviews, literature studies, and tests. The data collection instruments are questionnaires and test questions. The techniques used to analyze data are qualitative descriptive analysis and quantitative and inferential statistics. The research results, namely the product feasibility test results, are based on the validation results of media experts at 87.5% and material experts at 85%. The product practicality test was based on the teacher response questionnaire assessment of 87.5% and student response of 84%. The effectiveness test is based on the T-test results showing the influence of snakes and ladders-based game media. The results of the N-gain test show an increase in learning outcomes. It was concluded that the AI-based Snakes and Ladders game media can improve the learning outcomes of elementary school students.

Quality of Argumentation Questions on Excretory System Materials Using the ANATES Application

Ruri Lorika — 2024-11-25

One of the relevant materials in this regard is the excretory system in biology learning, which requires students' deep understanding and problem-solving skills. However, developing valid, reliable, and quality argumentation questions for this material still faces challenges. This study evaluates the quality of argumentation questions on excretory system material using the ANATES application. A total of 35 grade XI students became research participants. The research instrument was in the form of 10 argumentation questions, which were analyzed using ANATES to measure the validity, reliability, difficulty level, and differentiating power of the questions. The analysis results provide a detailed explanation of the level of argumentation of questions on the material of the excretory system. In conclusion, this study underscores the critical role of item quality in accurately assessing student understanding. The findings advocate the continued use of ANATES to improve item construction. The implications of this study extend to educators and curriculum developers developing more effective assessment instruments. The findings of this study are expected to assist in creating more appropriate evaluation instruments to measure students' understanding of the excretory system material. In addition, the results of this analysis can also be used to improve and refine the types of questions to increase the validity and reliability of argumentation evaluation tools. To enhance the quality of science teaching in secondary schools, educators, curriculum designers, and educational researchers can utilize the implications of this study.

Does the Current Generation have Adequate Environmental Literacy? Case Study of Prospective Biology Teacher

Reni Marlina — 2024-11-25

From an environmental literacy perspective, prospective teachers need to have mastery of the domains of knowledge, attitudes, cognitive skills and behavior in teaching practice. This research aims to validate the environmental literacy of prospective biology teachers after learning micro teaching. The environmental literacy measurement instrument used is the Environmental Literacy Assessment of Micro Teaching (ELAMt) in the form of questions in the form of multiple choices and a questionnaire with a 4-point Likert scale. The instrument was given to 30 prospective biology teachers in experimental and control classes. This research uses a quasi-experimental method with a nonequivalent pretest-posttest control group design. There were 3 activities carried out, namely Focus Group Discussion (FGD), developing instruments, and environmental literacy measurements. The results of the research show that teaching practice in micro teaching has a big effect on increasing the environmental literacy of prospective biology teachers, especially in the domain of environmental literacy knowledge and cognitive skills. On the other hand, teaching training has not been able to significantly increase the domain of positive attitudes and behavior of prospective biology teachers towards the environment. So far, micro teaching has been more dominant in mastering teaching skills and less focused on the affective development of prospective biology teachers. The integration of environmental literacy in the teaching practices of prospective biology teachers is an implication of this research. Overall, it can be concluded that environmental literacy should be integrated into all courses so that can be ingrained in the daily lives of prospective biology teachers.

The Influence of Middle School Students' Self-Efficacy on AS Murabbi's Religion Teacher Education

Sri Haryanto — 2024-11-25

The low level of teacher self-efficacy in Islamic religious education in secondary schools is increasing. It is important to understand the influence of self-efficacy on teaching quality, which contributes to educational progress. This is urgent to study because there are differences between theory, expectations and reality in the field, so the aim of this research is to analyze and identify the level of quality of Islamic religious education (PAI) teachers and determine the relationship between the self and the teacher. -efficacy and quality of teaching. The research method used is a quantitative survey method with a descriptive and inferential approach. The research sample consisted of 540 respondents from a population of 5000 PAI teachers. The data collection technique was carried out through a validated questionnaire, using a Likert scale of 1 to 5 points. The data analysis technique used descriptive statistics with the help of SPSS version 25.0 to calculate the mean, percentage and standard deviation. The research results showed that the average self-efficacy and teaching quality were 4.32 respectively. The findings show a simple positive correlation between self-efficacy and teaching quality, with the influence of self-efficacy on variations in teaching quality of 34.2%. In conclusion, increasing teacher self-confidence can improve the quality of Islamic Religious Education teaching. The implications of this research are important for the development of teacher training models and teaching practices. Suggestions for further research are to explore other factors that can influence the quality of teaching and conduct longitudinal research to see changes over time.

The Influence of Picture Story Books on Elementary School Students' Reading Interest in the Jayapura Papua School Library

Komari — 2024-11-25

This research identifies the problem of low interest in reading among elementary school students, where only 30% of students in Indonesia have achieved an adequate level of reading ability. The urgency of this research lies in the urgent need to increase interest in reading to support students' literacy and critical thinking skills. The aim of the research is to describe the level of students' reading interest in picture story books and the role of the school library in providing appropriate reading materials. The research method used is a quantitative survey. The total research sample was 345 students from 10 elementary schools in Jayapura, Papua. Data collection techniques were used through distributing questionnaires and interviews to obtain more in-depth information. The research results showed that 80% of students had a high interest in reading picture books, 76% showed seriousness in reading and 74% were able to understand the content of the reading. These findings indicate that although interest in reading is high, access to picture story books still needs to be improved. This research concludes that school libraries play an important role in increasing students' interest in reading. The implication of this research is the need for reading literacy policies in schools and providing attractive book collections for students to build positive reading habits from an early age, in order to improve the overall quality of education.

The Impact of Using Metaverse Technology in the Learning Process in Junior High Schools

Usfandi Haryaka — 2024-11-25

In today's world of education, educational technology is integrated with Metaverse. However, in reality, there are still many schools that have not utilized Metaverse in the learning process. In theory, with the help of Metaverse, it can increase interest in learning. However, in reality, student learning outcomes in mathematics, science and social studies, science and social studies subjects obtained by students are actually low. This urgently needs to be studied with the gap between theory and facts in the field, with the aim of analyzing the extent to which Metaverse technology is used in the learning process in the classroom, especially in the learning process of mathematics, science and social studies, science and social studies in junior high schools. The research method used is quantitative using a questionnaire survey. The research sample was 360 teachers spread across Samarinda. The sample selection was carried out randomly to teachers who had used Metaverse as a tool in the learning process. Data collection techniques with questionnaires. Assessment scale from point 1 to point 5. Analysis techniques with descriptive statistics assisted by SPSS Version 25.0 by calculating the mean, percentage, standard deviation and standard deviation. As a result, teachers proved to be proficient in using Metaverse technology in teaching mathematics, science and social studies, science and social studies. It was found that Metaverse technology has been effectively integrated into teachers' teaching methods and teachers provide better learning experiences to students. The conclusion is that there is a significant difference between teachers' attitudes regarding the level of use of Metaverse technology. However, no significant difference was observed based on teachers' experiences in learning.

Significant Relationship Between Family Conflict and the Implications of Students Who Are Frequently Bullied at School

Mutia Qana'a — 2024-11-25

Bullying is a problem that often occurs in schools. Facts show that students who often carry out bullying come from less harmonious family backgrounds. This is urgent to research with the aim of analyzing the relationship between family conflict and the stages of bullying in male students in middle school. Quantitative research method. The subjects were students with a population of 450 people and only 76 students had bullying tendencies. These 76 students were selected as samples in this study. Data collection techniques using instruments. Question instrument to investigate the Bullying Behavior Stage. Family Conflict Violence Investigation is used to measure students' stages of family conflict. Measurement with a Likert scale of 1-5. Descriptive statistical analysis techniques and inference statistics (Pearson correlation test). The results and findings show that the level of bullying among male students tends to be at a low level (2.52). A significant relationship was found between family conflict and stages of bullying. It was found that the frequency of conflict was minimal for the type of sibling conflict within students at school and the most frequent conflict was between parents and students. The findings show that family conflict factors need to receive serious attention and be taken into account in designing intervention programs to prevent the bullying phenomenon from becoming more serious in schools.

EFL Reading Materials Revisited: The Role of Teaching Processes, Individual Learning Prerequisites, and Textbook Use

Rr. Aurel Ramadhani Putri — 2024-11-25

The intensive reading module's instruction underscores the need to change based on the new curriculum guidelines, outcome-based education (OBE), which concentrates on student-centered learning. Based on this research’s grand theory, this can be achieved by investigating the teaching activity's process and students’ individual learning beliefs. This research aimed to analyze these factors as a part of need analysis. The study used a mixed-method approach. The data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, and a module analysis checklist based on OBE principles. The respondents comprised 164 third and fourth-year Indonesian students who took an intensive reading class and one lecturer who taught parallel intensive reading classes. The data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The study results showed that students have sophisticated epistemic beliefs in learning this course, and there is a significant correlation between the proposed reading strategy and students’ epistemic beliefs. Therefore, as the new reading strategy proposed, CSR should be implemented appropriately. Moreover, the findings revealed that the intensive reading classes did not apply the appropriate reading strategy that aligns with students’ learning beliefs and OBE principles in its implementation. In addition, students showed positive attitudes toward the proposed reading strategy. Furthermore, the module analysis indicated several poor indications that should be changed to meet the OBE principles and the student’s learning needs. These findings are the basis for developing the module analysis based on the needs of students. Due to the study’s scope and limitations, further research is recommended.

Mathematical Process Skills by Gender in Junior High Schools

Kamid — 2024-11-25

Understanding differences in mathematical processing skills between male and female students in junior high school is very important because it can help in designing more effective teaching strategies. Therefore, this research aims to look at students' mathematical process skills based on gender in the collection material. The type of research used is quantitative research with a comparative type. The research instrument used was a questionnaire on students' mathematical processing skills. The population in this study was all junior high school students. The sample used in this research was 60 class VII A students consisting of 30 male students and 30 female students. The sampling technique in this research used simple random sampling. The data analysis techniques used in this research are descriptive analysis and inferential analysis. Descriptive data analysis is presented in a frequency distribution in the form of numbers such as mean, median, minimum value and maximum value, while inferential statistical techniques are carried out in the form of normality, homogeneity and hypothesis testing in the form of the t test. The research results showed that male students who had superior mathematical processing skills were students at SMP 21 Batanghari. Meanwhile, female students who have superior mathematical processing skills are students at Al-Arif Islamic Middle School. It was found that there were significant differences in the mathematical processing skills of male and female students at SMP 21 Batanghari and SMP Islam Al-Arif.

An Integration of Emotional Intelligence and Peers on Strengthing Buddhist Character

Julia Surya — 2024-11-25

Bad characteristics, such as greed, arrogance, hatred, laziness, anxiety, and restlessness, must be eliminated. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the Buddhist Character by increasing emotional intelligence and having peers. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the influence of emotional intelligence and peers on strengthening Buddhist Character. This research uses quantitative methods with a causal associative research design. The population of this study was 342 students, and the sample used was 120 students. The data collection method is a questionnaire. The instrument in this research is a questionnaire sheet. The data analysis technique uses inferential statistical analysis. The data analysis results show a significant positive influence between emotional intelligence and strengthening Buddhist Character by 74.4%. Apart from that, there is a significant positive influence between peers on strengthening Buddhist Character by 62.8%. Apart from that, there is a significant positive influence between emotional intelligence and peers on strengthening Buddhist Character by 82.5%. It was concluded that the higher a person's emotional intelligence, the stronger their Buddhist Character. Apart from that, the better the quality of your peers, the higher your Buddhist Character will be strengthened. So, the higher the emotional intelligence and peer friends, the stronger the Buddhist Character will be. So, the higher the emotional intelligence and peer friends, the stronger the Buddhist character will be.

Flipbook Media Assisted by Local Wisdom to Improve Learning Outcomes Narrative Text for Fourth Grade Elementary School

Nichollas Bernard Steven Julian Totti — 2024-11-25

The implementation of an independent curriculum in Indonesian language learning was still less effective in the applied and used of learn media, resulted in a lack of enthusiasm, motivation, and low student learned outcomes. This research aims to developed learning media in the form of flipbooks with the help of the local wisdom of Geopark Karangsari, to identified the effectiveness of developed flipbook media with the help of local wisdom of Geopark Karangsari to improve learning outcomes for class IV narrative texts. This research used Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model which consists of five stages. This research collecteds data using test techniques in the form of pretest and posttest; and non-test techniques in the form of observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. There are two stages of data analysis techniques used in this research, namely initial data analysis and final data analysis. Initial data analysis contains normality tests and homogeneity tests of learning outcomes before and after using flipbook media. Meanwhile, the final data analysis contains a t-test and n-gain test on learning outcomes before and after using flipbook media. The results of this researched prove that flipbook media assisted by local wisdom from Geopark Karangsari improves narrative text learning outcomes for class IV SD. The increased in narrative text learned outcomes is shown by the n-gain test of 0.66 with an average difference of 26.52 which is categorized as medium.

Analytical Thinking Skill and Problem Solving Skills Instruments in Biology Learning Using Rasch Model

Riska Ardianti — 2024-11-25

The low level of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills of students is often caused by the lack of teacher evaluation of these skill levels and the inadequate use of assessment instruments. To overcome this problem, it is necessary to prepare and analyze quality instruments in order to accurately describe students' abilities. This study aims to analyze students' analytical thinking skills and problem-solving skills using Rasch modeling. This study is a quantitative descriptive research with a sample of 30 grade XI students of SMA who were selected using random sampling techniques. The research instrument consisted of eight essay questions, namely four questions to measure analytical thinking skills and four questions for problem-solving skills. Data analysis was carried out using Rasch modeling to evaluate the validity, reliability, level of difficulty, and differentiation of the questions. The results of the study show that the instrument has good to excellent validity. All items meet the fit criteria, with item reliability in the good to special category, although the reliability of the person is classified as low to sufficient. The difficulty level of the questions is ideally distributed, reflecting the balance between easy and difficult questions, as well as the excellent differentiation of items. This instrument is feasible to use, but it is recommended to increase the number of question items in order to increase the reliability of the person in the separate measurement. The implication of this study is the importance of developing valid and reliable assessment instruments to support the skill-based learning and evaluation process.

Experimental Methods Improve Learning Outcomes on Human Respiratory System Material in Fifth Grade Elementary School Students

Septiana Khusnul Khotimah — 2024-11-25

Students who feel bored in science and science learning activities impact low student learning outcomes. This research aims to analyze the influence and effectiveness of experimental methods on science and science learning outcomes regarding the respiratory system in class V elementary school. This research uses an experimental method with a quantitative approach. The design form of this research is a Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The population in this study was all fifth-grade elementary school students, totaling 121 students. The sampling technique used in this research was cluster sampling. The sample in this study was 50 students in the experimental class, 50 in the control class, and the remaining 21 in the test class. The methods used to collect data are tests, observation, interviews, documentation, and field notes. The instruments used to collect data were questionnaire sheets and test questions. The data analysis technique used in this research is inferential statistical analysis. The research results, namely the results of the t-test, show that the experimental method has an influence and is effectively used in improving the science and science learning outcomes of class V students on the human respiratory system. The results of the n-gain test showed an increase in understanding of IPAS in the control group, including in the medium category, and an increase in understanding of IPAS in the experimental group, including in the high category. It was concluded that the experimental method could improve science and science learning outcomes regarding the respiratory system in class V elementary school.

Project-Based Learning on Science Process Skills and Learning Outcomes in High School Physics: A Quasi-Experimental Study on the Topic of Fluids

Luh Gede Sutaryani — 2024-11-25

This research was motivated by the low science process skills (KPS) and student learning outcomes on the topic of fluids at the high school level. The main purpose of this study is to examine the impact of the implementation of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model on improving PPP and student learning outcomes. The type of research used is quasi-experiment, involving two groups, namely an experimental class that applies PjBL and a control class that uses direct learning methods. The study population was high school students with a randomly selected sample. Data were collected through objective tests and essays to measure KPS and student learning outcomes, then analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis and Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA). The results show that the implementation of PjBL has a significant positive impact on improving PPP and student learning outcomes compared to direct learning methods. The conclusion of this study is that the PjBL model is an effective pedagogical approach in improving students' science process skills and learning outcomes on fluid topics. The implications of this study show that PjBL can be a recommended learning strategy to improve the quality of science education in high school.

Teaching Methods and Learning Motivation for Population Knowledge and Environmental Concern

Nurdin — 2025-01-03

The low motivation to learn and students' knowledge about population and the environment affects students' concern for the environment and population problems. So, a solution is needed to improve students' attitudes, namely through effective learning methods. This study aimed to test the differences in population knowledge and environmental awareness using discussion teaching methods and lecture teaching methods to students with high learning motivation and those with low learning motivation. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a 2x2 factorial design. The study's subjects were a group of 80 students consisting of 40 students with high learning motivation and 40 with low learning motivation for grade 12. Data on population knowledge and environmental awareness was collected using an objective test instrument with the answer choices True (B) with a score of 1 and False (S) with a score of 0. After the data was collected, it was analyzed using two-way variance analysis and the Tukey test. The results of the study revealed that there are significant differences between the two teaching methods, where the discussion teaching method is more effective than the lecture teaching method, the lecture teaching method is better used in learning groups with high learning motivation, the discussion teaching method is better used in learning groups with low learning motivation, there is an interaction effect between teaching methods and learning motivation on population knowledge and environmental awareness, where high learning motivation, the lecture teaching method is better used than the discussion teaching method, but there is a reverse tendency for low learning motivation.