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Journal : Journal of Education Technology

PhET Simulation on Critical Thinking Skills of Preservice Elementary Teachers (PETs) in Science Learning Nafisa Salsabila; Wuri Wuryandani; Bambang Saptono; Woro Sri Hastuti; Ahmad Syawaludin
Journal of Education Technology Vol. 8 No. 4 (2024): November
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23887/jet.v8i4.86727

Abstract

Current science learning still has limitations in discussion, information evaluation, and opportunities for in-depth practice, thus inhibiting the development of students' critical thinking skills. This study aims to explore the effect of PhET Simulation on the critical thinking skills of elementary school teacher candidates in science learning. PhET Simulation is an interactive media to support in-depth understanding and critical analysis of basic scientific concepts. This type of research is a quantitative Pre-Experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest Design approach, involving 43 elementary school teacher candidates. Data collection was carried out through a critical thinking skills test, including indicators of interpretation, analysis, evaluation, explanation, and self-regulation, which were applied before and after treatment. The statistical analysis results show a significant increase in students' critical thinking skills scores after using PhET Simulation. The paired T-Test test showed a significant difference, and the N-Gain test obtained a score of 0.3765, categorizing the increase to a moderate level, indicating that this simulation is quite effective in improving critical thinking skills. The increase in critical thinking skill scores can also be seen in the average pretest score, which is 74.09, increasing to 83.51 in the posttest score. This finding confirms that PhET Simulation can be used effectively in science learning and supports the development of students' analytical skills. Thus, it can be concluded that PhET Simulation has a positive impact on science learning and has the potential to be an important learning medium in building students' critical thinking skills.
Co-Authors Ady Ferdian Noor Ahmad Syawaludin Ali Mustadi Amir Syamsudin Andania, Ruqoyyah Amilia Aniela Calista Deadema Anwar Senen Armadyaningtyas Artobatama, Irman Awaliyah, Nur Putri Bambang Saptono Banu Setyo Adi Celine Widyaningrum Kusumawardani Celine Widyaningrum Kusumawardani Damayanti*, Ika Dewi, Intan Purnama Dholina Inang Pambudi Edyyanto, Rohmat Elindasari, Dhevi Ayu Eni Kusrini Enny Zubaidah Erawati, Silvia Etik Setyaningsih Etik Setyaningsih Fauziah, Muhardila Febrina Siska Widyaningtyas Fery Muhammad Firdaus Firmansyah Firmansyah Gantheng Listyoadi Haqi, Salisa Arina Herwin Hestiningtyas, Ririn IKA DAMAYANTI Ikhlasul Ardi Nugroho Ikhlasul Ardi Nugroho Kusumah, Sandy Abdi Kuswidyanarko, Arief Luhanarky, Ayu Mandalika, Wayan Pudma Febby Marwan Marwan Mirza, Attar Nazaruddin Muhammad Nur Wangid Nafisa Salsabila Nendi Niati Ningrum Perwitasari Ningsih, Ade Gusti Nurul, Syifa Panji Hidayat Pratiwi Pujiastuti Purwanti, Siwi Rahayu Condro Murti Rashika Ardafa Sahila Ririn Hestiningtyas Riski Sumaryanto Rizki, Iqbal Ainur Rohmat Edyyanto Sandy Abdi Kusumah Saputra, Adik Rian Sekar Purbarini Kawuryan Setiawan Edi Wibowo Sigit Prasetyo Sigit Prasetyo Supartinah Supartinah - Supartinah Supartinah Supriyanti, Eka Suyitno Syahrizal, Irvan Ulya Wati Unik Ambarwati Vinalia Gusti Shelawati Vindy, Nimas Vinta Angela Tiarani Widyaningtyas, Febrina Siska Widyasari, Dexani Widyatami Prayitno Wulandari, Rena Dwi Wuri Wuryandani Wuriyandani, Wuri Yogi Prihandoko Yulinda Dwi Saputri* Zahra, Mar’atu