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Journal : Research in Physics Education

The role of PHET-based virtual laboratories on primary student motivation and conceptual understanding in the Energy Transformation concepts Sopari; Kurnia Jayadinata, Asep; Ismail, Ali
Research in Physics Education Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Insitut Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31980/ripe.v3i1.38

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This research was conducted based on the importance of motivation and understanding of concepts at the elementary school level. Learning with a PhET-based virtual laboratory is an innovative approach in science education that can help visualize abstract concepts. A quantitative descriptive method was chosen for this study, with a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of fourth-grade students from public primary schools in Indonesia. The instruments used in this study were observation guidelines, questionnaires, and test questions. The results showed that the implementation of PhET-based virtual laboratory learning received an average score of 97.77%, which is considered very good. Motivation after learning with the PhET-based virtual laboratory had an average score of 71%, indicating a good level. Students' conceptual understanding increased after the implementation of PhET-based virtual laboratory learning, with the average pretest score rising from 55.8% to a posttest score of 77.2%.
The role of culture-based learning on primary school students’ interest and understanding of Material Form concepts Ali Topan, Rexsa; Kurnia Jayadinata, Asep; Ismail, Ali
Research in Physics Education Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Insitut Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31980/ripe.v3i1.71

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This research was conducted to emphasize the significance of positive learning interest and deep understanding of concepts among students. Culture-based learning serves as an alternative pedagogical approach aimed at enhancing students’ interest and comprehension of concepts. Quantitative descriptive methodology was employed, utilizing a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The research sample comprised fifth-grade students from a public elementary school in Indonesia. The research instruments included observation guidelines, questionnaires, and test questions. The findings revealed that the implementation of culture-based learning yielded an average score of 94%, indicating a very good outcome. Students’ interest in learning significantly improved following culture-based instruction, with an average score of 85.92%. Moreover, students’ understanding of concepts showed notable enhancement post-treatment, with average scores rising from 59% in the pretest to 81% in the posttest.