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Journal : JPS Unimus

The Effectiveness of the Discovery Learning Model Assisted by Javalab and Hands-on Activities to Improve Students' Conceptual Understanding Rochim, Achmad Nur; A Lende, Retno Sari Dewi; Nurohman, Sabar; Natadiwijaya, Ismail Fikri
Jurnal Pendidikan Sains Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang Vol 14, No 1 (2026): JURNAL PENDIDIKAN SAINS UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH SEMARANG
Publisher : Pendidikan Kimia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26714/jps.14.1.2026.67-76

Abstract

Conceptual understanding is essential to science learning, yet Indonesian students still struggle, as evidenced by their low PISA 2022 science literacy score (383). Conventional teacher-centred instruction and limited laboratory facilities further limit opportunities to meaningfully explore and construct scientific concepts. This study aims to analyse the effectiveness of a discovery learning model integrated with JavaLab and hands-on activities in improving students’ conceptual understanding of work and energy. This Research used a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest involving 23 eighth-grade students at SMP Muhammadiyah 3 in Depok. Data were collected using a validated concept understanding test to assess reliability and analysed using descriptive statistics, normality tests, paired-samples t-tests, N-gain, and effect sizes. The findings showed that the mean score increased from 52.2 to 85.6, indicating a significant difference (Sig. = 0.000), with an N-gain of 0.69 (moderate). These results suggest that integrating virtual laboratories and hands-on activities within discovery learning can facilitate students’ conceptual understanding through exploration, verification, and concept generalisation. These findings suggest that teachers can adopt this approach to teach abstract concepts in schools with limited laboratory facilities. Future Research should use a quasi-experimental design with a control group and explore its application across broader topics and populations.
Co-Authors A Lende, Retno Sari Dewi Abdillah, Luqmanul H.A Aditya Yoga Purnama Adumiranti, Yuninda Adytianto, Eka Afkarina, Naffa Agusta, Fauji Al Jalali Muhammad Alfiah, Wahyu Ningsih Ana Rato, Antonius Umbu Anam, M. Khairul Ariadhy, Shulby Yozar Asri Widowati Ayu, Sri Bona Borhan, Mohamad Termizi Buhera*, Rusdiman Buhera, Rusdiman Dadan Rosana Damayanti, Herlina Darojati, Firda Putri Darol Arkum Dwi Astuti, Sri Rejeki Eka Rachmawati Erfan Priyambodo Fahlevi*, Aditya Fandi, Real fatimah Fatimah Febrian, Andika Ferdiana Ferdiana Gracia, Elsiaulavita Hamidi, Azrul Hayati, Dwi Siti Nur Herdiawan, Akmal Arif Herlina Herlina Heru Kuswanto Hidayatussaadah, Rulis husna, nadiatul Ilafi, Mela Mahardika Insih Wilujeng Jumadi Jumadi Khazanah, Rizki Sukintasari Kumala, Risda Ermeida Kustanti, Fera Laely, Aisyatun Nur Lafifa, Fitria Laifa Rahmawati, Laifa Luqmanul H. A. Abdillah Maulana, Achmad Fauzan Meidiana Armiyanti, Wahyu Mouromadhoni, Kasyfi Rifqi Muhammad Ikhsan Muhammad Rasyid, Muhammad Musdalifah Musdalifah Nafisah, Hikmatun Nasrul Nasrul Natadiwijaya, Ismail Fikri Nugroho, Agung Nur Nugroho, Ichwan Restu Paidi Paidi Pamungkas, Oky Prasetyo, Rindy Pratama, Danang Habib Purwanti Widhy Hastuti Putri Anjarsari Putri, Anggraita Febriana Putri, Pretty Oktianti Menur Kusuma Rahayu, Duwi Katon Rahman, Rini Yunita Rahmania, Ulya Ghifrani Rahmawati, Annisa Zahra Ria Rochmi Safitri Rina Purwendri Rochim, Achmad Nur Rohmah*, Seffy Mufidatur Rosdianawati, Vera Rosyid, Syarifudin Salehudin, Achmad Saputra, Ahmad Saputri, Ragil setianingsih, wita Setiawan, Annisa Siswanto, Predy Sitorus, Patar Ariyanto SRI ATUN Sri Bona Ayu Sri Rejeki Sri Rejeki Dwi Astuti Sri Wahyuni Sudomo, Joko Sumarhadi, Anas Sumarlina, Yenni Suryanti Susilowati Susilowati Suyanta Suyanta Titisari, Galuh Trihartini, Trihartini Unayah, Habibatul Utami, Retno Yekti Wibowo, Widodo Setiyo Widya Handini Winarto Winarto Winedar, Ihza Rizky Yani, Andan Yekti Utami, Retno Yuliati - Yusman Wiyatmo Zuhdan Kun Prasetyo Zuniari, Nurul Iqdami