Sendy Putra Pradana
Pattimura University, Indonesia

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EXPLORING FUTURE BIOLOGY TEACHERS’ LITERACY: A PATHWAY TO CONTEXTUAL CURRICULUM INNOVATION IN ARCHIPELAGIC EDUCATION Sendy Putra Pradana; Advend Sri Rizki Sianturi; Muhammad Khoirul Antony; Ahmad Naharuddin Ramadhan
Al-Irsyad: Journal of Education Science Vol 5 No 1 (2026): Januari 2026
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Darud Da'wah Wal Irsyad Pinrang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58917/aijes.v5i1.613

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The development of students’ scientific competence is closely tied to the literacy skills of those who teach them. Consequently, pre-service teachers’ mastery of biotechnology concepts becomes a key foundation for nurturing scientific literacy in future classrooms. This study aims to describe the biotechnology literacy profile of pre-service biology teachers regarding both conventional and modern biotechnology within the context of the Maluku Archipelago. Employing a quantitative descriptive approach, the research involved 20 students enrolled in the Biology Education Program at Pattimura University. The instrument, in the form of open-ended tests, was developed based on three dimensions of biotechnology literacy (conceptual, procedural, and socio-scientific) adapted to the local insular context. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to classify levels of competence. The findings revealed that the overall level of biotechnology literacy among participants was categorized as good (mean score = 72.88), with the highest achievement in conceptual literacy (86.25%), followed by procedural (70.31%) and socio-scientific literacy (68.75%). These results indicate that while the understanding of fundamental biotechnological concepts is relatively strong, the application and reflective competencies related to social, ethical, and environmental issues require further reinforcement. The study recommends the integration of coastal local contexts, authentic project-based practices, and socio-scientific issue training to enhance the biotechnology literacy of pre-service teachers in island regions.
DEVELOPMENT OF FLIPBOOK-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS INTEGRATED WITH VIRTUAL REALITY FOR LOWER PLANT BOTANY LEARNING Advend Sri Rizki Sianturi; Sendy Putra Pradana
Al-Irsyad: Journal of Education Science Vol 5 No 1 (2026): Januari 2026
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Darud Da'wah Wal Irsyad Pinrang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58917/aijes.v5i1.644

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This study aimed to develop flipbook-based instructional materials assisted by Virtual Reality (VR) for the Lower Plant Botany. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the 4D model, consisting of define, design, develop, and disseminate stages. At the define stage, a preliminary field exploration and  identify lower plant species as learning content. Data were obtained through direct observation and morphological identification of lower plant. The design stage involved developing instructional materials using flipbook and Virtual Reality media based on field data. The development stage included expert validation, product revision, and limited trials with Biology Education students to evaluate feasibility and practicality. The disseminate stage was carried out through limited implementation in lectures and distribution of the developed materials. The results indicated that the developed instructional materials were feasible based on expert validation. Expert validation indicated that the instructional materials were feasible across content, presentation, language, and scientific aspects (75–88.3%), while media validation demonstrated a very high feasibility level (99.07%). These findings indicate that flipbook-based instructional materials integrated with Virtual Reality offer an engaging and immersive learning solution that enhances students’ understanding of abstract and microscopic concepts in Lower Plant Botany while supporting scientific and digital literacy.