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Contextualization of Photosynthesis Learning Based on Visual Thinking in Elementary Schools: Kontekstualisasi Pembelajaran Fotosintesis berbasis Pemikiran Visual di Sekolah Dasar Gumilar, Gumgum; Harsono, Harsono; Wulandari, Murfiah Dewi; Markhamah, Markhamah; Rahmawati, Laili Etika
SEJ (Science Education Journal) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): November
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/sej.v8i2.1659

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Technology has become an integral part of everyday life, including in education. This study aims to analyze the integration of visual thinking-based contextualization approach in learning photosynthesis material in grade 4 elementary school. Visual thinking helps students understand concepts visually, while the contextualization approach connects academic material with real situations relevant to students. This study used qualitative method with purposive sampling technique. Data was collected through analyzing user responses in the comments column to the types of photosynthesis learning videos found on the YouTube platform such as animated videos, experiments, and scientific presentations. The results of this study show that the variety of video types supports students' learning preferences. Animations facilitate visualization, experiments offer hands-on experience, and scientific presentations deepen concepts. The integration of visual thinking and contextualization creates a positive and interactive learning experience for students.
Effectiveness of Digital Media-Based Contextual Learning on Critical and Creative Thinking Skills in Photosynthesis for Elementary Students Gumilar, Gumgum; Harsono, Harsono; Wulandari, Murfiah Dewi; Widyasari, Choiriyah
SEJ (Science Education Journal) Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): November
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/sej.v9i2.1713

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This study aims to examine the effectiveness of contextual strategies based on digital media in improving critical and creative thinking skills on photosynthesis material in elementary schools. This study was conducted at SDN Sukasenang, Singaparna, Tasikmalaya, West Java. The population and sample of this study were fourth-grade students, with a total of 116 students. The sampling technique used was availability sampling or area sampling using a quantitative experimental control group pretest-posttest research method. Data were collected through pretest and posttest tests, and analyzed using the t statistical test and one way ANOVA. The results showed that contextual learning strategies based on digital media were effective in improving students' critical and creative thinking skills, with a significant increase in posttest scores compared to pretests. The average contextual score on critical thinking skills increased from 80.93 on the pretest to 87.52 on the posttest, and the average contextual score on creative thinking skills increased from 74.86 on the pretest to 81.40 on the posttest. This study confirms that digital media-based contextual strategies have a positive impact on the development of critical and creative thinking skills of grade 4 students of Sukasenang Tasikmalaya public elementary school, with digital media-based contextual strategies on critical thinking skills showing superior results. Based on these findings, researchers hope to make a meaningful contribution to the development of the world of education.