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Equalizing Scientific Literacy of Prospective Elementary Teacher through Science Process Skill (SPS)-based Science Matriculation Hikmatunisa, Nenden Permas; Mulyani, Hanifah; Zulkarnaen, Rizki Hadiwijaya
International Conference on Elementary Education Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Proceedings The 8th International Conference on Elementary Education
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The role of elementary teachers in science education is crucial in developing students’scientific literacy. Teachers are also expected to be scientifically literate. However, existing studies indicates the scientific literacy of prospective elementary teachers is still classified moderate as a gapfound among them. This research was aimed to obtain a comprehensive overview of Science Process Skill (SPS)-based science matriculation implemented to equalize scientific literacy of prospective elementary teachers. The method used was a mix method with a convergent parallel design where both quantitative and qualitative data are collected simultaneously, analyzed separately, and interpreted as integrated results. The research subjects were 24 first semester students of PGSD study program taken through purposive sampling. The Wilcoxon test showed a Z-value of 269.0 with an Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) < 0.001, indicating a significant difference between pretest and post-test scores. The average post-test score increased by 16.9 points after completing the matriculation. Further analysis of N-gain score was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of matriculation. The results of the t-test showed a significant difference with a comparison value of 0.70 (t(23) = -10.3, p < 0.001), indicating that the effectiveness ofscience matriculation can be still improved to meet the better result.
SmartEdu-Based Science Learning to Foster Collaboration and Problem-Solving Zulkarnaen, Rizki Hadiwijaya; Mulyani, Hanifah; Ayuni, Resti; Nurdin, Taufik Ali
International Conference on Elementary Education Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Proceedings The 8th International Conference on Elementary Education
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This study explores the implementation of the SmartEdu application as aninnovative digital platform to enhance collaboration and problem-solving skills among pre service elementary teachers in science learning. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were gathered through observation, interviews, and document analysis to investigate how SmartEdu supports interactive and reflective learning experiences. The results reveal that theintegration of SmartEdu facilitates active engagement, teamwork, and analytical reasoning, enabling students to construct knowledge through meaningful interaction and contextual exploration. Furthermore, the digital environment encourages independent inquiry and critical reflection, which strengthen students’ ability to connect scientific concepts with real-life contexts. These findings indicate that SmartEdu-based science learning not only improves students’ collaborative and problem-solving abilities but also nurtures deeper understanding and higher-order thinking, which are essential competencies for future educators in the 21st century.