International Conference on Education and Language (ICEL)
Vol 1 (2014): 2nd ICEL 2014

The Effect of Active Learning Methods Terjun-Tulis-Saji to the Improvement of Scientific Literacy and Mastery of Biology Competencies of Senior High School Students

Wirastini Komang Ayu (State University of Malang (UM))
Herawati Susilo (State University of Malang (UM))
Hadi Suwono (State University of Malang (UM))



Article Info

Publish Date
22 May 2014

Abstract

The Science Curriculum 2013 is designed to develop students’ scientific literacy. Scientific literacy involves mastery of science concept, process skill, attitude, as well as writing skill. This study investigated the attainment of scientific literacy and biology competencies of 10th grade science students at SMAK Kolese Santo Yusup, Malang, Indonesia. The method of this study was quasi experiment by using nonequivalent pretest posttest control group design. Based on existing theoretical framework, assessment were developed to know the concept mastery, ability to apply biology concept to solve authentic problem, and publish the findings through on line social media. To improve student’s scientific literacy, the active learning model called Terjun Tulis Saji (TTS) was applied. The TTS method guided the students to collect data and information based on their question or problem, analyze of the data and information to construct new understanding and thinking, represent and communicate the findings. The result of the study showed significant differences of scientific literacy and biology competencies between control and experiment group. The effect of TTS on scientific literacy and biology competencies of students in biology lesson were discussed. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

icel

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Subject

Education

Description

This Proceedings contains papers submitted and presented at the International Conference on Education and Language in 2013 and 2014. 2nd International Conference on Language Education hosted by the University of Bandar Lampung on 20-22 May 2014, at the graduate campus, the University of Bandar ...