Biosfer: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi

Developing critical thinking skills assessment of excretory system

Yenny Anwar, Adeng Slamet, Ayu Tania — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to developing valid, reliable and practical Assessment to measure or to treat the critical thinkings skills of senior high school students on excretory system. The method used on this study is the development research (DR) that consists of synthesising theory and needs analyzes, step design (variable construction, indicator development, questions arrangement, making the instrumen, scoring and evaluation). Evaluation steps divided into three parts, namely: validation, reliability, and items analyzes. The quality of the test questions was determined by theoretical validation and empirical validation. The quality of the item was analised using the results of a field trial included the difficulty level, discriminatory power, and distractor. This study produced a valid questions in terms of content, construct, and language, with a final koefisien kappa above 0,61. The reliability of the test was 0,84. The result of students questionnaire analyzes in the phase of field trial gained an average of 3,60 (scale of 5). The average of value obtained from the student questionnaire indicates that the Critical Thinking Skills questions of exretory system is easy to use (practical). Thus, the development research produced 32 questions of critical thinking are valid, applicable, and easy to use.

The replica of human respiration system to improve student's interpretation skill

Rikha Zulia, Siti Alimah — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Visual media are tools used to deliver information to students, especially on material that cannot be sensed directly by humans. One of them is the material of the human respiratory system. The purpose of this study is to analyze the improvment of the replica of human respiration system in improving student’s interpretation skills. This research is an experimental study with a quasy experimental design with a sample size of 78 students. The method of collecting data on interpretation skills uses a multiplechoice test instrument with a total of 20 questions. The data were analyzed quantitatively using the independent sample t-test. The improvment of this study is determined by the following indicators: 1) classical completeness class 50%, 2) N-gain value is in the moderate category, and 3) there is a significant average difference between the control and the experimental class. The results of this study indicate that the classical completeness in the experimental class is higher than the control class. The N-gain value of the experimental class is in the medium category and the control class is in the low category. The results of the average difference test of the two groups showed a significant difference between the average learning outcomes of the experimental class and the control class. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the replica of human respiratory system is improving students' interpretation skills.

The correlation between metacognitive awareness and cognitive learning outcomes based on gender of biology education students

Romi Adiansyah, Astuti Muh. Amin, Ahmad Yani, Dian Safitri — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Metacognitive awareness has a significant and complex correlation with cognitive learning outcomes. So far, there have not been many studies investigating the correlation between metacognitive awareness and cognitive learning outcomes based on gender. This research aimed at determining the correlation between metacognitive awareness and cognitive learning outcomes based on the gender of biology education students. The samples of this research were biology education students in the third semester of 2020/2021 academic year. The research samples comprised 104 students consisting of 47 male students and 57 female students. The research instruments were used to collect the data of students’ metacognitive awareness and cognitive learning outcomes. The results of this research showed that metacognitive awareness had a significant correlation with cognitive learning outcomes both in male students and female students. Metacognitive awareness contributed 66.5% towards the cognitive learning outcomes of male students. This number was greater than that in female students, which was only 39.40%. The results of the ANOVA test showed that the correlation between metacognitive awareness and cognitive learning outcomes in male students and in female students was not parallel and not coincide. The results of this research are expected to have effective contributions for educators to continually improve the achievement of learning objectives that emphasize on the development of metacognition and cognition in order to produce competent and quality graduates

Tapping into science and genetic literacy: Exploring gender-based disparities in a malang district high school

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The influence of gender on science and genetic literacy emerges as a compelling issue within the realm of scientific education, prompting an exploration within the confines of a high school located in the Malang district. This quantitative investigation is designed to ascertain the gender-based influence on both science literacy and genetic literacy among students at a Senior High School within the Malang District. The study encompasses three distinct clusters of participants: the first cluster comprises 12 male students and 22 female students from the first-grade level, the second cluster consists of 9 male students and 22 female students from the second-grade level, and the final cluster comprises 10 male students and 19 female students from the third-grade level, amounting to a total of 94 students. The administration of science literacy and genetic literacy instruments was conducted through Google Forms, allowing the researchers to collect the necessary data. Subsequently, the accumulated data will undergo rigorous analytical scrutiny employing the One-Way ANOVA test. The outcomes of the analysis revealed a lack of statistically significant disparity in science literacy across genders [F(1.92)=0.102, p=0.750], as well as a non-significant difference in genetic literacy attributed to gender variations [F(1.92) =0.773, p=0.382]. In light of these findings, the implications for educational policies and interventions are discussed to enhance pedagogical practices and learning outcomes for both male and female students.

Development of interactive e-books in tissue culture learning for class xi science

Mellisa Mellisa, Delma Saputri — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The learning media used in schools is in the form of books. In addition, the media used by schools contains material that is not yet specific and not yet interactive, so it is necessary to develop media that suits needs, such as interactive e-books. This study aims to produce an interactive e-book learning media on the tissue culture sub-material on the structure and function of tissues in plants that are valid. This development research uses the ADDIE development model whose implementation reaches the third stage, namely Analysis, Design, and Development. This interactive e-book was created using the Flip PDF Corporate Edition application. The sampling technique used in this research is random sampling. The sample used in the study was 45 students of class XI IPA SMA. The data collection instruments used were validation sheets and validated student response questionnaires. Data collection was carried out using student and teacher response questionnaires. Product validation uses validation sheets carried out by material, media, and learning experts. Data were analyzed using the analytical technique of the scale method with a modified Likert scale. The average product validation test results obtained a percentage of 91.62% with a very valid interpretation. The developed learning media also received good responses from students in three schools with an average percentage of 79.75% with good interpretation. So it can be concluded that the developed interactive e-book learning media is very valid for use in learning. Further research is needed to develop and test the effectiveness of media in the learning process

The use of instructional media in the excretory system: a study on the perspectives of teachers and eleventh grade students of senior high school

Safira Permata Dewi, Lutfiah Anggraini, Masagus Muhammad Tibrani — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Selection of learning media can affect the learning process that takes place in class. In addition, teachers are required to have the ability to use instructional media. This study aims to find out the types of learning media and how teachers get the learning media used in excretion system material. This survey research involved class XI students of public and private high schools in Palembang City, Indonesia. Samples of students were taken using the Stratified Cluster Random Sampling technique based on Accreditation A (266), Accreditation B (80) and Accreditation C (25) (n = 371) from 11 high schools in Palembang City. The sample of teachers was taken from the schools that were sampled in this study (Accreditation A 10 teachers, Accreditation B 3 teachers and Accreditation C 1 teacher) (n=14). The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire sheet for students and teachers. Questionnaire sheets were developed by taking into account learning indicators. The results of the student questionnaire showed that students were more interested in audio-visual and visual media. The audio-visual media that students like is learning videos, while the visual media that is preferred is the use of real objects and artificial objects. Meanwhile, the learning media most often used by teachers are audio-visual media and visual media. Students give a positive response to the media used by the teacher, even though the teacher does not develop the learning media himself. The results of this study are expected to assist teachers in choosing suitable learning media for use in biology lessons on excretory system material.

The effect of mnemonics method on students’ retention and learning outcomes in the learning of biology

Nisa Dhania Atimi, Afandi Afandi, Andi Besse Tenriawaru — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The mnemonic method is one of the procedures that is considered effective for improving students’ learning outcomes and memory. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the mnemonics methods in improving students' retention and learning outcomes in Biology class on the System of Biological Classifications. The pre-experimental method with one group of pre-test and post-test design was applied in this study. Thirty students of a secondary school in Pontianak were used as research samples taken by using intact group random sampling. The learning outcomes test used was 20 multiple-choice questions with four options having a validity level of 0.86 and a reliability of 0.87. Based on the data analysis, it was concluded: (1) the average learning outcomes before treatment was 48.50 and after treatment was 72.50; (2) the differences in the average student learning outcomes before treatment was = 48.50 and after treatment was = 72.50 (t = 5.517, p <0.05); (3) the level of increase in retention power after treatment of R = 0.85.06% is high. It is recommended that Science-Biology teachers apply mnemonics in a varied and sustainable manner to make it more useful and according to the content of the teaching material to be taught.

Ethnobotany of robusta coffee (coffea canephora pierre ex a. froehner) as a spiced coffee drink of the indigenous people of bale village on halmahera island

M. Nasir Tamalene Tamalene, Bahtiar Bahtiar, Suparman Suparman, Slamet Hariyadi — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

A study on inherited local knowledge of spiced coffee ethnobotany in processing coffee by the people of Bale Village is necessary to depict the sub-system coffee processing. Bale Village is situated on Halmahera Island. It is one of the villages in the Oba Sub-district, Tidore Kepulauan Regency. The village is known as a producer of coffee bean and coffee powder. This study on local knowledge is an initiative to acquire information on spiced coffee. The research design is a survey design to investigate and document the knowledge of the utilization of spice plants in coffee drinks as a traditional beverage of people in Bale Village. Data are analyzed in a qualitative-thematic manner to describe respondents’ ethnobotanical knowledge and are independent of the researcher’s assessment. The research results indicate that spiced coffee made by the villagers uses six spice plants, namely clove (Syzygium aromaticum (L.), red ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe.), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum J. Presl.), kara benguk (Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.), nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.), and pandan (Pandanus amaryllifoliusRoxb.). Stages in the making of spiced coffee with the 5M method include: 1) determine the composition of spiced coffee, 2) grind spiced coffee beans into powder, 3) prepare water, 4) stir the spiced coffee and 5) enjoy the spiced coffee

Scientific writing skills activity: A strategy for empowering botanical literacy

Murni Sapta Sari, Ahmad Kamal Sudrajat, Zainudin bin Hassan — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Botanical literacy makes students more familiar with the potential of botany in their area, especially plants that are beneficial to their lives. Science Writing Task has been proven to be able to increase students' scientific literacy. However, there has been no study discussing the effect of Science Writing Skills on botanical literacy. This study aimed to determine the effect of the Science Writing Task in improving students' botanical literacy. This research uses a mix-methods design strategy with an embedded model. The research using a cluster random sampling technique. The research subjects were 84 students of the Department of Biology in the 2018/2019 academic year. The research conducted at the Plant Structure and Development course. Quantitative data analysis used the ANCOVA test. Qualitative data analysis used data reduction. The results showed differences in the botanical literacy scores of students who were taught learning without the Science Writing Task and learning with the Science Writing Task, where learning with the Science Writing Task had higher botanical literacy. Based on qualitative data, students' understanding of botanical literacy is getting better, this can be seen from students' answers during learning. This study concludes that the Science Writing Task affects improving student botanical literacy.

The development of rubi web (rumah biologi web) in biodiversity concept

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to develop a web-based learning media, namely RUBI WEB (Rumah Biologi Web) in the concept of biodiversity. The research method used in this research is a modified development research method from Borg & Gall (2003) whose stages consist of information gathering, planning, product development, and initial field trials. Aspects of the assessment of the material assessed include aspects of material and aspects of language, then aspects of media assessment that are assessed include aspects of software engineering, aspects of instructional design, and aspects of visual communication. The results of the material feasibility test by material experts obtained a percentage value of 80% and media feasibility tests by media experts obtained a percentage value of 83.4%. The results of the user response test by students obtained a percentage value of 86. Therefore, it can be interpreted that the RUBI WEB website learning media in the concept of biodiversity is included in the grade A+ category with a range of percentile ratings between 96-100%, best imaginable adjectives category, acceptable level of acceptance, and NPS (Net Promotore Score) in class promoter, i.e. users are satisfied and loyal to RUBI WEB media, so that they can make users want to recommend this media to others

The influence of knowledge about environmental change, information reception, and naturalistic intelligence on environmental care

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This study is an ex post facto research that aims to discover the influence of knowledge on environmental changes, receiving information, on environmental awareness and the influence of environmental changes, receiving information on environmental awareness by involving naturalistic intelligence. The study population was all students of grade XI at SMAN in East Banggae subdistrict in Majene district, namely SMAN 1 Majene, SMAN 2 Majene, and SMAN 3 Majene. The research instrument employed a test of environmental change knowledge, a questionnaire for information reception, naturalistic intelligence and environmental awareness. The results showed that, 1) environmental changes are in the very low category, information reception is in the medium category, naturalistic intelligence is in the high category.

Analysis of e-learning readiness level implementation in islamic senior high school south jakarta, indonesia: Review in biological learning

Muhammad Hisan Alfani Muslim, Zulfiani Zulfiani — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The utilization of E-Learning as one of the innovations in learning provides a richer and more flexible digital learning experience, where learning can be done anytime and anywhere without being limited by space or time. Its use requires good physical and mental readiness so that e-learning can run optimally. This study aims to determine the level of readiness for the implementation of e-learning in Islamic Senior High School South Jakarta, Indonesia. A survey method was used in this study, survey data were collected through a questionnaire adapted from the Aydin & Tasci ELR model which uses four factors of readiness namely human, self-development, technology, and innovation. The four factors are constructed from resources, skills, and attitudes. The sample in this research is Islamic Senior High School in South Jakarta, Indonesia. The results showed that Islamic Senior High School in South Jakarta was categorized as ready and could be continued in implementing e-learning (M_total=4.24 > 4.21). There are two factors that are categorized as ready and can be continued, namely technology and innovation factors, the other two factors, namely human beings and self-development are categorized as ready but need a little improvement. The resource aspect is the main focus in human factors, self-development, and innovation that requires a little improvement. These factors can be the focus of attention. They can be used as a reference for Islamic Senior High School A in South Jakarta in making improvements and improvements in the implementation and utilization of e-learning.

The phenomenon of bat populations as a characteristic of watansoppeng city as a biology learning resource for students on ecosystem materials

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research is a case study research using qualitative descriptive research methods. The purpose of this study is to describe the phenomenon of the Bat population in Watansoppeng City and describe the benefits of research results from the Bat population phenomenon in Watansoppeng City to be used as a source for learning Ecosystem Biology. This research was conducted at the Environmental Service of Soppeng Regency and in Botto Village, Lalabata District, Soppeng Regency. The informants of this research were 7 people, namely the Head of the Soppeng Regency Environmental Service, the Secretary of the Soppeng Regency Environmental Service and 5 people from the community. Determination of informants in this study using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation by using two types of data, namely primary data and secondary data. Primary data comes from interviews and direct observations at the research site, while secondary data comes from literature review. The data analysis used is data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing/verification. Test the validity of the data used is triangulation. The results obtained are the phenomenon of the Bat population in Soppeng Regency which has existed for a long time due to several factors such as habitat suitability, adequate food sources, protected and preserved so that bats can live and be well preserved. Thus, the phenomenon of the Bat population as a characteristic of the city of Watansoppeng can be used as a source of learning ecosystem material biology.

The effect of android-based augmented reality lab coats on students with different academic abilities on understanding of skeletal system

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The understanding of students' concepts of SMP Negeri 1 Kandangan on the material of the skeletal system is still low. This study aims to determine the effect of applying Android-based Augmented Reality laboratory coats to students with different academic abilities on understanding the concept of skeletal system material for students of SMP Negeri 1 Kandangan. This research is a quasi-experiment or quasi-experiment with a pretest-posttest control group design. The population used in this study were all seventh-grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Kandangan. In contrast, the samples in this study were class VII A as the control class and class VII B as the experimental class, which would be treated as applying an Augmented Reality Android-based. The sample was determined using a purposive side technique. The ANCOVA test results show a significant difference in student's conceptual understanding of the skeletal system material between the control and the experimental, with a significance value or p of 0.006, which is <0.05. Meanwhile, the follow-up test results showed that the use of android-based Augmented Reality Laboratory Coat learning media significantly differed in understanding the concepts of seventh-grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Kandangan. So it can be concluded that the android-based Augmented Reality Laboratory Coat affects increasing the understanding of the concepts of students with different academic abilities at SMP Negeri 1 Kandangan as a learning medium on skeletal system material to provide a better visualization effect in observing bony structures in the passive motion system (bones).

Analysis science process skills of grade viii students on digestive system material

Tuti Lestari, Velia Oktaviani — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Science process skills are the ability to solve problems through scientific research. Science process skills serve as a foundation for other cognitive skills such as logical thinking skills, reasoning and problem solving, making students grow into individuals who are able to access information and understand information, so that students are able to apply the knowledge they acquire in real terms. -world context. For this reason, science process skills are important to be trained in the learning process. The purpose of this study was to analyze the mastery of science process skills for Grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 15 Padang on the digestive system material. This research is a descriptive research with a quantitative approach. The population of this study were all students of class VIII, the sampling technique was carried out by random sampling technique, the number of students who were sampled was 60 students. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation, documentation and written tests. The results showed that the average value of each indicator was divided into three categories, namely high, medium and low. From the results of the study it can be seen that: (1) students get the low category on the indicators of asking questions and formulating hypotheses with a value of 40 and 38.5, (2) students get the medium category on the indicators of investigative skills, classification, interpretation, communication, application. concept, conclude, and predict with a value of 61.2; 69; 52; 52; 60.7; 58.5; and 61.9, (3) students are classified as high on the observation skills indicator with a value of 90 and the average value of mastery of science process skills by students based on the ten indicators used is 58.38, so it can be concluded that mastery of students' science process skills is in medium category.

Digital flipbook module in circulatory system to facilitate student different intelligent and learning style

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Students acquire and improve various intellectual abilities through learning process facilitated by learning methods. The study provides information on the development process of digital flipbook modules to facilitate student intelligence and learning style for the circulatory system, determine its feasibility, and students’ responses. The method used was an R&D with 4D development models. It consisted of four stages: define, design, develop, and disseminate. However, this research was limited to the development stage. Development of digital flipbook modules based on nine types of intelligence: linguistic, mathematical logic, kinesthetic, visual-spatial, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist, and existential. The instruments used expert feasibility questionnaires (materials and media) and student response questionnaires. The result of the assessment test of experts in the material aspect was 96.4% in the very eligible category, and the media aspect was 92.8% in the very suitable category. The score of students’ responses was 90,14%, in the very eligible category. Based on the analysis results, the digital flipbook module was suitable biology teaching material for the circulatory system

Ethnoscience Ethnoscience study to convert kerinci community knowledge in the processing of kawa drinks

Toni Haryanto, Indah Kencanawati — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The district's traditional drink, kawa drink, made from dried coffee leaves, is used by the Kerinci people. The primary purpose of this investigation is to use ethnoscientific research to turn common knowledge about the techniques used in processing kawa drinks into scientific knowledge. This study employs a qualitative, ethnoscientific phenomenological methodology that includes observation, which involves learning where to gather the coffee leaves that will be used to make kawa drinks in the step one. The finding out how to turn coffee leaves into kawa drinks was the second step of the interview. The third step involves documenting several steps in the processing of coffee leaves into kawa drinks and the data must then be subjected to a descriptive qualitative analysis as the final step. The Miles-Huberman approach for data analysis includes data reduction, data presentation, conclusion-drawing, and verification. The study's results show that while the process of transforming kawa drinks into traditional drinks is a local tradition that has developed over the years, the tradition of drinking kawa has not changed since the transformation of local knowledge. The six steps make up the process of converting coffee leaves into kawa drinks: leaves collection, drying, smoke of kawa leaves, packaging, dissolving, and serving drinks. The tradition of making and consuming kawa drinks in Ujung Pasir Kerinci Village has the potential to serve as a source of community knowledge to convert of tradition into scientific science.

Unraveling the connection: Digital competence and steam readiness in biology pre-service teachers

Aidil Adhani — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Digital competence is one of the things that pre-service teachers need to have in order to survive in global competition. The goal of this reasearch is to know the correlation between digital competence of biology pre-service teachers and their readiness to apply STEAM-oriented learning. This research is a bivariate correlational quantitative research. The sampling technique used in this study is the quota sampling technique with number of sample are 90 students. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire to measure students' digital competency skills and their readiness for STEAM. The data analysis technique in this study is inferential statistical analysis in the form of a bivariate correlation test (Spearman Rank correlation). The Correlation Coefficient value shows a coefficient of 0.622, meaning there is a strong relationship between digital competence and readiness for STEAM. The digital competence of pre-service teachers is considered necessary in STEAM-oriented learning because technology and digital tools play an essential role in improving the quality of learning and enabling more interactive, innovative, and fun learning experiences.

The contribution of cognitive ability and critical thinking skills on the problem solving skills of biology education profession students using case method learning

Bea Hana Siswati, Suratno Suratno — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Problem-solving skills have many benefits, especially for lifelong learning. Learners are equipped with these abilities to be able to survive in life and in their profession. Problem-solving skill is closely related to cognitive ability and critical thinking skill. This research aims at determining the contribution of students’ cognitive ability and critical thinking skill on their problem-solving skill. This correlational research included 127 students taking education profession courses. The collected data were analyzed using correlation regression SPSS Version 23 software. The results of the data analysis showed that students’ cognitive abilitys and critical thinking skills had a significant correlation with their problem-solving skills. The relative contribution of the cognitive ability and the critical thinking skill was 94.8%. While the effective contribution of cognitive ability and critical thinking skills toward the students’ problem-solving skills was 68.4% and 26.4% respectively. The positive correlation among these variables can be used as a basis for implementing the case method in classroom learning activities in that the implementation of the case method has positive effects on the student’s cognitive abilitys, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills in Biology Education students.

The The effect of indonesian local culture integrated students' environmental awareness on sdgs: pls-sem approach

Berti Yolida, Risma M. Sinaga, Dina Maulina, Supriyadi Supriyadi — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Various ways have been carried out in the world of education to raise environmental awareness for students, but the efforts so far have not had a significant impact on sustainable development. Students have not fully demonstrated awareness of the environment. Therefore, this research was conducted with the aim of measuring student environmental awareness (EA) which integrates Indonesian local culture towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This research design uses survey research. The method used in this study is a quantitative method with purposive sampling technique with a sample of 362 Biology Education students spread throughout Indonesia. This research questionnaire uses a Likert scale of 1-5. Data collection used a questionnaire containing statements totaling 17 items. All indicators as exogenous variables except SDGs as endogenous variables. This study used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis through the SmartPLS application. The research results show that there is an influence between culturally integrated environmental awareness, awareness of responsibility, and finding solutions to environmental problems against the SDGs. However, the indicator of realizing its role in the environment has no effect on the SDGs, even though the simultaneous influence of all exogenous variables is in the moderate category on the SDGs. The conclusion from this study is that there is a positive influence between culturally integrated environmental awareness, student awareness of responsibility for the environment, and awareness in finding solutions to environmental problems towards the SDGs, but still needs to be improved. Strengthening Indonesian local culture rooted in local wisdom in growing environmental awareness is urgently needed to achieve sustainable development goals. The recommendation in this study is that the use of an active learning approach, for example STEAM, which can stimulate creative problem-solving skills for environmental problems, can be a solution in developing students' environmental awareness.

The Improving evidence-based argumentation on socioscientific issues through problem-based learning in science students

Luthfiana Nurtamara, Dewi Amelia Widyastuti — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

In the scientific education, improving the argumentation skills in socioscientific issues was very important to educate young people as an active society. The aim of this research was to evaluate the implementation impact of problem based learning to the students skils of evidence based argumentation of socioscientific issues.Total of 21 students of Grade XII MIPA of senior high school at surakarta city were used as the sample in the learning process with biotechnology topic. The times taken for the learning activity were 4 week with 4 times of class meeting every week. Pre-test and post-test were applied to 21 students in order to measure of students skills in constructing the argument of socioscientific issues. . The differences between pre-test and post-test scores for each aspects of evidence-based argument, in sequence, are as follows: 61,11 and 92,06 for claims; 30,16 and 84,13 for evidence; and 28,97 and 78,17 for connection claim to evidence. Statistically test for Wilcoxon rank test score for evidence based argument resulted p-value (0,00) which was < 0,05. This means that score of evidence based argument was improved significantly. In the case of qualitative data used, observation during learning process, learning transcipt, result of students works within learning activity as well as interview activity showed that PBL learning had improved the skill of evidence-based argument of science students.

Information literacy profile of biology education students in different batch

Dian Tauhidah, Erna Wijayanti — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Information literacy is one of the basic skills that students must have in today's digital era. This research was conducted to analyze the information literacy profile of students in different batch years. This quantitative study compared three groups of data based on the student year. The research population was all biology education students at UIN Walisongo Semarang. The research sample was determined using a stratified random sampling technique to obtain 94 students divided into three grades. The data were obtained using the information literacy test instrument and analyzed using the ANOVA test. Information literacy indicators consist of identifying information, accessing information, evaluating information, using information effectively, and understanding the ethics of using information. The study results show that students in all classes have information literacy skills in the sufficient category, but significant differences exist between batch years. The lowest information literacy ability was in first-year students, followed by second-year students, and the highest in third-year students. The study results indicate the need to increase students’ information literacy.

Motion graphics learning media: Development using adobe after effects for 10th grade animal kingdom material

Ervan Johan Wicaksana, Binanggra Alpa Pebriand, Bambang Hariyadi — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Animal kingdom is one of the most complex materials in biology learning. Therefore, learning media is needed to support the learning process of teachers and students on animal kingdom material. This study aims to develop motion graphics learning media for 10^th grade animal kingdom material. This research is a type of research and development (R&D). The development in this research refers to the 4D (four-D) model by S. Thiagarajan, Dorothy S. Semmel, and Melvyn I. Semmel. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Kota Jambi. The subjects of this study were 27 students and biology teachers in class XI MIPA 1 and XI MIPA 2. The research data was obtained by distributing questionnaires to the teacher and students. After the data was obtained, the data were analyzed quantitatively with the percentage formula. The results showed that the motion graphics learning media for 10^thgrade animal kingdom material was feasible to use. Based on the results of material validation, media validation, teachers' response, small group test and field test, the percentage of media eligibility was 88%, 87.6%, 94.7%, 94.4% and 93.3% with very good category. Based on the data obtained, it can be concluded that the motion graphics learning media for 10^thgrade animal kingdom material is feasible to be used as a supporting media in learning. Furthermore, the dissemination process is carried out by distributing product link to the teacher and students

Contribution of metacognition awareness to critical thinking skills with pbl model and hpc strategy: A food digestion system study

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:40:40 +0700

Students are agents of future leaders who need to be prepared from now on to think at a high level. Through PBL models with HPC strategies, elementary science learning can potentially train high-level thinking, including metacognitive awareness and critical thinking skills. This study aims to reveal the contribution of metacognitive awareness to critical thinking skills with PBL models and HPC strategies. Various studies report that PBL has shortcomings in fostering metacognition and critical thinking. Therefore, PBL needs to be implemented with the homogeneity psycho cognition (HPC) strategy so that students can rise in organizing metacognitive awareness and critical thinking. This correlational study examined the relationship between metacognitive awareness and students' critical thinking skills. The predictor and criterion variables in the study were metacognitive awareness and critical thinking skills, respectively. Data analysis was conducted with linear regression. The results showed a correlation between metacognitive awareness and critical thinking skills in learning with PBL. There is a moderate relationship between the two variables. The predictor variables contributed 28.4% to the criterion variable. This study recommends that PBL with HPC is very important to be familiarized with learning in elementary schools to encourage students' metacognition and critical thinking skills.