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Journal : ScienceEdu : Jurnal Pendidikan IPA

THE IMPACT OF WCR CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS ON COGNITIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Maubuthy, Markus Simeon K.; Sukarjita, I Wayan; Jewaru, Aurelia Astria L.; Tefa, Maria
ScienceEdu Vol 7 No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan IPA FKIP Universitas Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/se.v7i02.53487

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This study investigates the impact of creative thinking skills, specifically through the Widening, Connecting, and Reorganizing (WCR) model, on the cognitive learning outcomes of junior high school students at SMPK Sint Vianney Soe. Creative thinking is recognized as a pivotal 21st-century competency that not only empowers students to devise innovative solutions but also influences their learning achievements. However, the relationship between creative thinking skills, particularly the WCR model, and cognitive learning outcomes has not been thoroughly explored. This research addresses this gap using a descriptive-correlational design, collecting data from 55 students through validated instruments. The findings revealed a significant relationship between creative thinking skills and cognitive learning outcomes, represented by the regression equation Y=26.354+0.691X. The analysis showed that 69.7% of the cognitive learning outcomes are influenced by creative thinking skills. Among the WCR dimensions, the widening aspect demonstrated the strongest correlation with cognitive outcomes, followed by the connecting aspect, while the reorganizing aspect was not significantly related to cognitive learning outcomes.
Students’ Problem‑Solving Skills and Gender‑Based Comparison in Thermodynamics through the STEM Approach Jewaru, Aurelia Astria L.; Hasanah, Syifa’ul; Parno; Tefa, Maria; Maubuthy, Markus Simeon K.
ScienceEdu Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan IPA FKIP Universitas Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/se.v8i1.53723

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Problem-solving skills through the STEM approach are currently also being examined in relation to gender differences. This study aims to describe students’ problem-solving skills and compare them based on gender in the topic of thermodynamics using the STEM approach. The research employed a descriptive quantitative method involving 86 grade 11 science students, consisting of 51 female and 35 male students. The problem-solving indicators used include Useful Description, Physics Approach, Specific Application of Physics, Mathematical Procedure, and Logical Progression. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and comparative tests. The results showed that, in general, students’ problem-solving abilities were in the “good” category. The comparative analysis revealed that female students outperformed male students in the Useful Description and Logical Progression indicators, while male students showed higher performance in Specific Application of Physics and Mathematical Procedure. No significant difference was found between the two groups in the Physics Approach indicator. Overall, the total score of students’ problem-solving skills indicated no significant difference between female and male students. These findings suggest that the STEM approach fosters equitable opportunities for both genders to develop physics problem-solving skills, despite differences in specific indicator strengths. Therefore, STEM-based learning should be designed contextually and inclusively to accommodate students’ diverse potentials and cognitive styles in a balanced manner.