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Improving Mental Models and Mental Modelling Ability in Electrical Circuit Context: A Problem-Solving Approach with House Installation Model Kade, Amiruddin; Supriyatman; Pasaribu, Marungkil; Untara, Ketut Alit adi; Supriyadi
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 9 No 12 (2023): December
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v9i12.5225

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The purpose of this study was to improve students' Mental Models and Mental Modelling Ability in the context of electrical circuits by using the House Installation Model as a laboratory learning instrument. The problem-solving-based laboratory learning model was applied in this research. The research method utilized a descriptive qualitative research design with a pretest-posttest design. The research results showed that 75% of students experienced Mental Models improvement in the context of electrical circuits, with 15% reaching level 2 and 60% reaching level 3. The improvement in Mental Modelling Ability was also significant, with 80% of students experiencing improvement, 21.7% reaching a moderate level, and 58.7% reaching a high level of Mental Modelling Ability. These results suggest that problem-solving-based practice learning models can effectively improve students'  Mental Models and Mental Modelling Ability in the context of electrical circuits.
Competence of Junior high Schools' Science Teachers in Implementing Laboratory Teaching: A Case Study on Palu, Centre Celebes Supriyatman, Supriyatman; Kade, Amiruddin; Darmadi, I Wayan; Miftah, Miftah; Supriyadi, Supriyadi; Ismail, Ismail
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 10 No 6 (2024): June
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v10i6.7510

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This research investigates the competence of junior high school science teachers in Palu City, Indonesia, regarding laboratory teaching. The study aims to assess teachers' abilities in planning, implementing, and evaluating laboratory-based learning. Data were collected through observations, document reviews, and interviews with science teachers across six public junior high schools. The findings reveal that all schools engage in laboratory learning to some extent, with varying degrees of success. Teachers often create their own worksheets or use existing guides from science kits. Challenges identified include insufficient laboratory space, incomplete equipment, and a lack of dedicated laboratory assistants. Despite these obstacles, science teachers collaborate to ensure effective laboratory learning, highlighting the need for improved resources and support to enhance the overall quality of science education. The study concludes that while teachers demonstrate competency in laboratory teaching, further development is needed in creating practicum guides, conducting experiments, and assessing student skills. Future research should explore the impact of teacher competence on student learning outcomes in laboratory settings.
Co-Authors , Darsikin , Darsikin Abd. Syukur, Muh. Syarif S. Abdul Kamaruddin Achmad Ramadhan Afriani, Rifka Ainun Sampede Alamsyah - Albar Rabak Pabianan Amalia, Maryam Amiruddin Hatibe Amran Rede Anugrah, Sri Ayu Asep Mahpudz Az’zahra, N. F. Bahri, Syamsul Cecep Kusmana Darsikin Darsikin Farmawati Farmawati Fatmawati Fatmawati Fihrin Fihrin H. Fihrin, H. Haeruddin Haeruddin Haeruddin, Haeruddin Harudin Haerudin Hayun Ahmadong Hendrik Arung Lamba Husain, Sadang Husni, Hiqmatiar I Komang Werdhiana I Wayan Darmadi Imam Muslim, Imam Indrawati Sambow Ismail Ismail Jamaluddin Jamaluddin Jusman Mansyur Kadir, Mutmainah Kaipal, Kaipal Kamaluddin Kamaluddin Kamaluddin Kamaluddin karmila karmila Ketut Alit Adi Untara Khaerul Hidayat Khair, Fathul Khuzaimah, Andi Ulfah Ladupi, Titin Sumarlin Lestari Taruk Datu Lismawati Nangga Maliada, Nurfitra Marungkil Pasaribu Miftah Miftah Miftah Miftah, Miftah Mohammad Jamhari Mubarik Mubarik Mubin, Moh. Fathan Muchlis Djirimu MUHAMMAD ALI Muhammad Jarnawi Muhammad Rivai Muhammad Zaky Munir, Moch. MUSLIMIN Muslimin Muslimin Muslimin Muslimin Mutmainah Kadir N. Laratu, Wahyuni N. Novia, N. Natalia, Vica Nur Cahyani Nur Fadhilatu Rahmah, Nur Fadhilatu Nurfitra Maliada NURHASNAWATI NURHASNAWATI Nurjannah Nurjannah Nurjannah Nurjannah Nurjannah, Nurjannah Nurliza Nurliza Nurmalasari, Resky Nurrahmah Nurrahmah Nurrahmah Nurrahmah, Nurrahmah Olis Sumalong Paramitha, Ielda Purnama Ningsih Putrianti, Putrianti Rahma, Nur Riski Amelia, Riski Rizka Mentari. Lapangandong, Rizka Mentari. Rudi Santoso, Rudi Rustin R. Saomi S. Supriyadi, S. Said Maula Sani, Nurul Kami Saomi, Rustin R. Saputra, Herdiansyah Setiani, Iin Sri Fatimah Sri Mulyani Sabang Sukarman, Afadil Sulviana Supriyadi Supriyadi Supriyadi Supriyadi, Supriyadi Supriyatman, Supriyatman Sutrisno, Muh. Syamsu Syamsu Syamsu Syamsu Syamsuriwal, Syamsuriwal Tunde, Grace Anasstasia Unggul Wahyono Warindo, Sri Suryany Wherdhiana, I Komang Yusuf Kendek