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The Use of VLab Plantae to Promote Junior High School Science Students’ Conceptual Understandings of Plant Growth and Development Rahma, Syaffa Diah Aulia; Yusmar, Firdha; Bachtiar, Rayendra Wahyu
Jurnal Inovasi dan Teknologi Pendidikan Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Inovasi dan Teknologi Pendidikan
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Bina Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46306/jurinotep.v4i1.113

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We used a qualitative approach with an explanatory case study method to examine students' conceptual understandings of plant growth and development before and after using the VLab Plantae application. Task-based interviews were applied to 12 ninth-grade students from class IX. Before and After interview, their conceptual understandings of four domains were examined, i.e., imbibition, germination, growth factors, and the growth process. The students were tasked to work with VLab Plantae based on interview protocols. The findings show that VLab Plantae improves students’ conceptual understandings, with the most significant gains in imbibition. Students grasped germination and growth processes through visual experiments with red beans and corn seeds. While all concepts in the four domain were identified during the use of VLab Plantae, our study suggests that teachers remain crucial in guiding students to use the VLab Plantae to comprehend the related concepts.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ COLLABORATION SKILLS THROUGH THE TEAMS GAMES TOURNAMENT MODEL ON THE TOPIC OF EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM Muliana, Siti; Rahma, Syaffa Diah Aulia; Putra, Pramudya Dwi Aristya
Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Citra Bakti Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Citra Bakti
Publisher : STKIP Citra Bakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38048/jipcb.v13i2.6927

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The low level of students’ collaboration skills in science learning remains a common issue in schools, particularly during group discussions that do not actively engage all students. This condition highlights the need for a learning model capable of creating an active, interactive, and collaborative learning environment in line with the demands of 21st-century  skills. This study aimed to improve students’ collaboration skills through the implementation of the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) learning model in the topic of Earth and the Solar System. The study employed a Classroom Action Research method based on the Kemmis and McTaggart model, conducted in two cycles consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The research subjects were 32 students of class VII C at SMP Negeri 11 Jember. Data were collected through observation, peer assessment, and field notes. The data were analyzed using descriptive comparative analysis by comparing the results of each cycle. The findings showed that the implementation of the TGT model improved students’ collaboration skills across all indicators, namely active participation, responsibility, flexibility and compromise, and mutual respect among group members. The average percentage of collaboration skills increased from 66.7% in Cycle I to 87.7% in Cycle II. Learning activities involving group discussions, academic games, and tournaments encouraged students to interact more actively, collaborate effectively, and contribute within their groups. Therefore, the TGT learning model is effective in improving students’ collaboration skills in science learning and supports the development of 21st-century competencies.