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Identifying Analytical Thinking Skills in Forestry Students: Understanding Climate Change Awareness in the 21st Century Context Muhali, Muhali; Hulyadi, Hulyadi; Khaeruman, Khaeruman; Gargazi, Gargazi; Azmi, Irham
Prisma Sains : Jurnal Pengkajian Ilmu dan Pembelajaran Matematika dan IPA IKIP Mataram Vol 13, No 2: April 2025
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/j-ps.v13i2.13644

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Climate change is a critical global issue with complex and far-reaching impacts that extend beyond the environment to include social, economic, and health dimensions. Addressing these challenges requires future professionals, such as forestry students, to develop strong analytical thinking skills, particularly in identifying and formulating environmental problems. Despite the growing recognition of climate change, limited research exists on forestry students’ understanding and analytical response to this issue, especially within specific regional contexts such as West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Indonesia—a region particularly vulnerable to climate-related effects. This study aims to examine the level of awareness among forestry students regarding climate change issues in NTB and to evaluate their problem-identification and problem-formulation skills based on the phenomenon of global warming in the area. The novelty of this research lies in its regional focus, as NTB is seldom featured in climate literacy studies despite its unique climatic challenges. Using a descriptive quantitative method, data were collected from 26 forestry students enrolled in a Basic Chemistry course through an essay-based test administered in October. The variables observed were environmental awareness, problem-formulating ability, and problem-identifying ability. Data analysis was conducted descriptively and presented in tables and graphs. Results showed low student performance across all variables, with mean scores of 44.6 (awareness), 50.96 (problem formulation), and 40.76 (problem identification). These findings underscore the urgent need for strategic, problem-based educational approaches to improve students’ climate awareness and analytical competencies, ultimately preparing them to effectively contribute to sustainable environmental solutions in their future professional roles.
Claim-Evidence-Reasoning-Based Interactive Modules to Improve Students’ Argumentation Skills on Salt Hydrolysis Dewi, Citra Ayu; Muhali, Muhali; Joselevich, María
Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif Vol 15, No 3 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif
Publisher : FKIP Universitas Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jpp.v15i3.pp1864-1882

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Claim–Evidence–Reasoning-Based Interactive Modules to Improve Students’ Argumentation Skills on Salt Hydrolysis. Scientific argumentation is a crucial element in chemistry education, enabling students to construct evidence-based explanations and engage in higher-order thinking. Nevertheless, students often struggle with abstract concepts such as salt hydrolysis, a topic that has received limited attention in the context of multimedia-based argumentation research. Objective:  This study aims to develop and validate an interactive multimedia module designed to enhance students’ scientific argumentation skills and conceptual understanding of the salt hydrolysis topic. Methods: A research and development (R&D) approach was employed, following a modified educational development model consisting of seven stages: needs analysis, design, development, expert validation, revision, limited field testing, and final evaluation. The interactive module integrated visual simulations, narrative explanations, and interactive prompts based on the Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER) framework. Validation was conducted by three categories of experts, consisting of media experts, subject matter experts, and chemistry teachers, to evaluate the module's pedagogical feasibility, content accuracy, and technical feasibility. Findings: Expert validation indicated high feasibility, with average scores of 92.3% from media experts, 90.6% from subject matter experts, and 88.7% from practitioner teachers. In a pilot study involving 32 students, the average argumentation score increased from 56.8 (pre-test) to 78.2 (post-test), reflecting a gain score of 21.4. Classroom observations noted the increase in student engagement and participation. In addition, student feedback emphasized that the multimedia was user-friendly, visually appealing, and effective in assisting them in understanding complex topics, such as salt hydrolysis. Conclusion: Interactive multimedia modules, when designed using structured reasoning models such as the CER framework, can effectively foster the development of scientific argumentation skills and conceptual understanding. This study contributes to the field of technology-enhanced learning by providing a validated approach for integrating CER into digital science instruction. Future research should investigate the scalability and effectiveness of this approach across different scientific disciplines and educational levels. Keywords: interactive multimedia, salt hydrolysis, argumentation skills, chemistry education, claim–evidence–reasoning.
Co-Authors - Khaeruman Abdul Rais Nur Abdul Sakban Agus Muliadi AHMADI Ahmadi Ahmadi Ali, Nur Aini Abdurrahman Aminullah Aminullah Andriani, Mery Andriani, Reni Anita Fibonacci Aprilian, Malisa Asy’ari, Muhammad Azmi, Irham Baiq Mirawati Bayani, Faizul Bilad, Muhammad Roil Binar Kurnia Prahani Citra Ayu Dewi Dedi Sumarsono Delila Idsa Amara Raymanda Devi Yuliana, Devi Diah Lukitasari Duwi Purwati Febriani, Nadia Firdaus, Laras Fitriani, Herdiyana Gargazi Gargazi Gollu, Angelia Apliana Hambarwati, Sri Handayani, Anak Agung Ayu Trisna Helmi Rahmawati Hendrawani Hendrawani Herdina Fitriani Heswandi Heswandi Heswandi, Heswandi Hulyadi, Hulyadi Hunaepi, Hunaepi Husni Mubarok Husni Mubarok I Wayan Karmana Irma Utu Nganji Ismuliani, Ismuliani Istin Fitriana Aziza Iwan Doddy Dharmawibawa Joselevich, María Kerihi, Eka Citra Gayatri KETUT SUKARMA . Khaeruman Kurnia, Nova Laras Firdaus Laras Firdaus Laras Firdaus Laras Firdaus Linda Rahmawulan Malisa Aprilian Masiah Masiah Mery Andriani Mirawati, Baiq Muhamad Ikhsan Muhammad Asy'ari Muhammad Fuaddunazmi Muhammad Roil Bilad Muhammad Roil Bilad Muhammad Sabri Musahidin, Musahidin Ni Nyoman Sri Putu Verawati Nova Kurnia Nur, Abdul Rais Pahriah, Pahriah Prayogi, Saiful Raehanah Raehanah Raehanah Raehanah Rahma, Arinda Yusfika Rahmawulan, Linda Ratna Azizah Mashami Raymanda, Delila Idsa Amara Reni Andriani Rensani Taloin Retnasari, Baiq Ayu Rizal, Saipul Roniati Sukaisih Roniati Sukaisih Roniati Sukaisih Samsun Hidayat Samsun Hidayat Samsun Hidayat Sri Yuliani Astuti Sukaisih, Roniati Sukaisih, Roniati Sumarlin, Muhamad Suryati Suryati Suryati Suryati Taufik Samsuri Ulfanita, Mila Yeti Kurniasih Yuliana, Depi Yusran Khery Yusran Khery, Yusran Yusril Anwar