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Virtual Laboratory Science to Improve Students' Science Literacy Ability Dina Rahmi Darman; Imaningtyas Imaningtyas; Nina Nurhasanah; Linda Zakiah; Nursifa Fauziah; Dewi Rahayu Ningsih; Firmanul Catur Wibowo; Andi Suhandi; Ida Kaniawati; Achmad Samsudin; Beken Arymbekov
Journal of Natural Science and Integration Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Natural Science and Integration
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/jnsi.v9i1.37902

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Technological developments in education demand innovation in learning media to overcome the limitations of laboratory facilities and conventional methods, especially in elementary science education. Prospective elementary school teachers need to have strong scientific literacy to support meaningful learning. This study aims to develop a Virtual Science Laboratory (VSL) as a flexible, interactive, technology-based medium to improve students' Scientific Literacy Skills (SLA). The approach used is Research and Development (R&D) with the model Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation (ADDIE). Data were collected from 120 prospective elementary school teachers in Jakarta, Indonesia, aged 21–23 years. SSC was measured through a science literacy test (pretest-posttest) and analyzed with Normalized gain (N-Gain). The results showed that VSL significantly improved scientific literacy, with an average increase of 59.4% (moderate effect size). Each aspect of SLA increased: Explanation of Scientific Phenomena (61%), Interpretation of Data & Evidence (77%), Evaluation & Experimental Design (42%), Use of Scientific Evidence (58%), and Awareness of Scientific Applications (59%). These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of VSL as an innovative solution for technology-based science learning, particularly in contexts with limited physical lab space. VSL is recommended for integration into science education curricula as a 21st-century learning approach to support the professional competency of prospective teachers. Keywords: virtual laboratory, science education, science literacy, student ability, learning innovation.
Need Analysis of Story Book based on Ecopedagogy in Supporting Environmental Literacy in Elementary School Uswatun Hasanah; Edwita Edwita; Evita Adnan; Imaningtyas Imaningtyas; Ahmad Januar
Literasi: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Vol. 16 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Alma Ata

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21927/literasi.2025.16(3).342-353

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Environmental literacy needs to be developed from an early age because early it can foster awareness and responsible behavior towards nature. Based on observation, public concern for the environment is currently a concern for many parties. This is evidenced by the large amount of garbage scattered in the surrounding environment, one of which is in the school environment. This causes learning to become uncomfortable because of polluted air and dirty environmental conditions. This study aims to analyze students' needs for the development of ecopedagogy-based storybook media. The study used a survey with a phenomenological approach to find out the reality in the field related to the condition of the elementary school environment. The respondents of this study were 20 elementary school teachers from three different schools in Setiabudi District, South Jakarta to provide information about the potential for student environmental literacy issues and the use and acceptance of current media in supporting students' environmental concerns. In addition, 100 students were also involved to measure their environmental literacy. Each school has different characteristics according to the facilities and conditions of the school. The findings show that environmental literacy possessed by students tends to be only cognitive in nature where the knowledge score is 75.5, the cognitive skills score is 63.78, the attitude score towards the environment is 60.08, while the behavior score towards the environment is only 54.76. The results prove that the students' knowledge score is higher than the students' attitudes and behavior towards the environment. On the other hand, based on observations and interviews, 80% of students and teachers strongly agree with the development of ecopedagogy-based story books. This media is a solution to stimulate students' environmental literacy. Therefore, ecopedagogy-based story book products need to be developed to improve students' environmental literacy.Keywords: environmental literacy; story books; ecopedagogy; elementary school