Yayuk Mulyati
Department of Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

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Fostering plant awareness through lesson study: Participatory action research with science teachers Indra Fardhani; Yayuk Mulyati; Dian Nugraheni; S. Sugiyanto; Rini Anggi Arista; Eka Nurul Qomaliyah; Imam Syamsuddi; Ikrar Riyas Mutawaqil Yasin; Umi Fitriyati; Khalifatulloh Fiel’ardh
Research and Development in Education (RaDEn) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): July
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/raden.v6i1.42626

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Background-Empirical studies that integrate plant awareness into non-botany science topics through lesson study are still limited, particularly in the Indonesian educational context. Objective-This study investigates junior high school science teachers' plant awareness and explores the integration of plant-related content through lesson study to address plant awareness disparity. Method-Conducted with 23 science teachers from the Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran IPA in East Java, Indonesia, the research employed a participatory action research framework. Data were collected via questionnaires, focus group discussions, and observations of lesson study cycles. Results-Findings revealed a disparity in teachers' plant awareness: while they exhibited positive interest and attitudes towards plants, their visual perception often relegated plants to a background role. Furthermore, a significant portion (39.1%) lacked a clear understanding of plant awareness. Through collaborative lesson study, teachers developed and implemented two innovative lesson plans: integrating medicinal plants (jamu making) into the human digestive system topic and using plants as objects for length measurement in physics. Conclusion-The study concludes that while teacher awareness and curriculum representation of plants need improvement, lesson study provides an effective collaborative model for developing engaging, integrative lessons that can help combat plant awareness disparity among students.
Enhancing problem-solving and collaboration skills through role-playing in problem-based learning Fatma Aisyah Ayu; Yayuk Mulyati; Sri Wulan Romdaniyah; Indra Fardhani; Rini Anggi Arista; Mochammad Hannats Hanafi Ichsan
Research and Development in Education (RaDEn) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/raden.v6i1.42789

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: Background-Low levels of problem-solving and collaboration skills among junior high school students remain a significant challenge in science learning, particularly due to limited interactive and contextual learning approaches. Objective-This study aims to analyze the potential of integrating role playing into problem-based learning (PBL-RP) to improve junior high school students' problem-solving skills (PSS) and collaboration skills (CS). Method-The research method used was a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group, involving two classes: an experimental class using the PBL-RP model and a control class using the PBL model. Results-The results showed that the application of PBL-RP was effective in improving students' PSS with a moderate N-gain score, while the PBL class only achieved a low score. The highest indicator of improvement was in the aspect of understanding problems. In addition, student CS in the experimental class increased significantly based on the results of teacher observations, but the increase was not seen in peer assessments due to differences in perception and depth of observation. Conclusion-Overall, the results of the study confirm that PBL-RP has the potential to simultaneously strengthen students' higher-order thinking and collaborative skills and is relevant to 21st-century learning to foster contextual, reflective, and student-centered learning processes.