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Building Science Teachers' Conceptual Understanding with PhET Simulation Tuhurima, David; Batlolona, John Rafafy
Unram Journal of Community Service Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): September
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/ujcs.v6i3.1214

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This community service activity aims to improve the knowledge and skills of science teachers in creating practical simulation media using the PhET application. Involving 12 teachers, this training focused on creating practical simulation media that can be implemented in the learning process. The main results of this activity showed a significant increase in teachers' understanding and skills in managing learning media, as reflected in the positive response of participants to the use of PhET Simulation. In addition, teachers succeeded in producing simulation media that were relevant to the teaching material, increasing students' creativity and interest in science lessons. The main conclusion of this activity is that the integration of PhET Simulation in learning can deepen students' conceptual understanding and improve the quality of education at SMP Kristen 1 Dobo as a whole. This program also opens opportunities for further development in the use of educational technology in remote areas such as the Aru Islands.
Strengthening Teachers’ Competence in Developing Diagnostics Tests for Learning Eveline, Erlin; Wattimena, Herman S.; Sapulate, Heppy; Batlolona, John Rafafy; Rachman, Gazali; Tuhurima, David; Kereh, Cicylia Triratna; Suryan, Marasi Bless; Limba, Anastasija; Nirahua, Juliana
Unram Journal of Community Service Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): December
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/ujcs.v6i4.1222

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The purpose of this community service is to strengthening teachers’ competence about diagnostics test for deep learning approach. The community service is conducted to address the challenges of Indonesia’s new curriculum policy about deep learning based on meaningful learning. The implementation methods include opening, materials explanation, discussion, assessment, and closing. Assessment was conducted by questionnaire and test. The result of the assessment from the questionnaire shows positive responses from teachers.  The average scores each statement ranges from 82% to 97%. It indicates a high level of participant satisfaction with the community service. The teachers gained strengthened knowledge about deep learning and the development of diagnostic instruments. The results indicate that the teachers found this community service beneficial, relevant to classroom needs, and applicable in teaching. In addition, most teachers were aware of diagnostic instruments (61,1%), but only a few teachers had ever developed them (5.6%) or conducted them in their classroom (11.1%). It shows that the implementation of the diagnostics test is still limited before conducting the training.  The result of the assessment from the test shows the mean score obtained by the teachers was 86,67. A total of 16 out of 18 teachers (88,9%) scored  80, which is categorized as good, while 2 teachers scored below 80. Thus, the percentage of teachers exceeded the predetermined achievement indicator of 70%. It is hope that this activity can help teachers in supporting deep learning approach at classroom.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Peserta Didik Kelas VIII pada Materi Getaran melalui Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif di SMP Negeri 17 Ambon Aponno, Anggie; Tuhurima, David
Physikos: Journal of Physics and Physics Education Vol 4 No 2 (2025): Physikos: Journal of Physics and Physics Education
Publisher : Pattimura University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/physikos.4.2.24028

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This study aims to improve the creative thinking skills of eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 17 Ambon in the subject of vibrations by using a cooperative learning model. This is a quantitative descriptive study with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population used in this study consisted of all VIII students at SMP Negeri 17, comprising three classes with a total of 97 students. Meanwhile, the research sample consisted of the students in VIII3 class, totaling 27 students. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Data in this study were obtained through test instruments, namely a pretest and a posttest, and non-test instruments, namely student worksheets (LKPD). The results of this study indicate that on the pre-test, 3 (20%) students were classified as less creative, and 24 (80%) students were classified as non-creative, with an average achievement score of 12.81 in the non-creative category. The results of student performance during the learning process showed that the average achievement score was 77.92 in the “creative” category. The results of the final ability test showed that the average achievement score of students on the final test after the learning process was 79.18 in the “creative” category. The results of the N-Gain test showed that students achieved an average score of 0.76, which is classified as high. Thus, it can be concluded that the application of the cooperative learning model to the topic of Vibrations can enhance the creative thinking skills of eighth-grade students at SMPN 17 Ambon.