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Safitri, Tiffany
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Enhancing Food Biotechnology Literacy through Informal Science Learning of Mozzarella Cheese-Making Workshop: A Case Study Safitri, Tiffany; Rachman, Indriyani; Kurniasih, Surti
Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Vol 4, No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Keluarga Guru Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jpm.v4i3.485

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Biotechnology-based food processing holds strong potential to empower rural and peri-urban communities by enhancing local knowledge and skills. However, limited public understanding of its principles remains a significant challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a community empowerment program focused on homemade cheese-making using biotechnology concepts. The activity was conducted through a hands-on workshop involving 20 participants aged 11–50 years, incorporating pretests and posttests to assess knowledge improvement, observation sheets to monitor engagement, and participant questionnaires. The results showed a high level of effectiveness, with an average normalized gain score of 0.78, indicating substantial improvement in understanding basic biotechnology. Feedback indicated that participants enjoyed the activity, gained confidence in applying the methods at home, and expressed interest in further food science workshops. The empowerment program facilitated not only science literacy but also community innovation, as seen in the use of household materials and local ingredients such as milk from nearby dairy farms. This study demonstrates that informal, context-based science education can successfully bridge knowledge gaps while fostering active participation. It suggests that similar initiatives focused on fermentation-based products may serve as a sustainable approach to community-based science learning and rural development.
An Examination of Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in the Context of the Digestive System Safitri, Tiffany; Kurniasih, Surti; Rachman, Indriyani; Yayoi, Kodama
Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA Vol. 11 No. 2: October 2025
Publisher : Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/jipi.v11i2.82696

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Critical thinking is vital in education, helping students analyze and evaluate information for better decision-making. However, research on fostering critical thinking in science education remains limited, particularly in topics like the digestive system. The digestive system topic is conceptually rich and closely related to students' daily lives, making it a suitable context to assess critical thinking. This study aims to reveal the essential thinking profiles of junior high school students in Bogor City on the topic of the digestive system, focusing on Ennis’s indicators. A quantitative method was employed, involving 108 students who completed an essay test with five open-ended questions assessing critical thinking across five indicators: providing simple explanations, building basic support, making inferences, offering further explanations, and setting strategies. Participants were selected using purposive sampling, targeting students who had completed the digestive system topic. Semi-structured interviews with three science teachers supplemented the findings. The findings indicated that students demonstrated very low critical thinking abilities, with the lowest scores in providing further explanations (22.83%) and the highest in setting strategies (43.58%) among 108 junior high school students in Bogor. Based on teacher interviews, the current instructional approach predominantly employs lecture-based and textbook-oriented methods, which emphasize factual recall over critical analysis. This traditional approach significantly contributes to students' low performance in essential indicators of thinking. The study offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities for fostering critical thinking in science education, highlighting the importance of targeted interventions to address specific deficiencies
Co-Authors Indriyani Rachman Kurniasih, Surti Yayoi, Kodama