Studies in Learning and Teaching
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2021): December

The Effectiveness of Science E-Magazine of Socioscientific Issues-Based Inquiry Model to Improve Critical Thinking Skill of Junior High School Students

Rika Dyanita Sari (Science Education Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia)
Rudiana Agustini (Science Education Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia)
Wahono Widodo (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2021

Abstract

This study aimed to improve the students’ critical thinking ability through learning activities using a science e-magazine of socioscientific issues-based inquiry model on additive and addictive material. This study used a one-group pretest-posttest design. This study also investigated the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of the science e-magazine of socioscientific issues-based inquiry model on the students’ critical thinking abilities. Data collection techniques used validation, observation, and test. The average students’ critical thinking ability was seen from the overall n-gain score of 0.34 in moderate criteria. The data analysis technique was intended to find out the improvement of critical thinking using paired sample t-test with sig result that was 0.000, so that if H0 is rejected, it means there was an increase in the ability of critical thinking students on VIII A class at Junior High School 1 Pamekasan after the learning activities. Students’ responses and implementation were analyzed using descriptive analysis. E-magazine development was accompanied by the compiling of other learning tools such as syllabus, lesson plan, student worksheet, and critical thinking tests. E-magazine was saved in pdf format, making it easier for students to read them on smartphones or laptops. The average response of students to the learning activities was 80% and to the e-magazine was 80%.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SiLeT

Publisher

Subject

Education Other

Description

SiLeT: Studies in Learning and Teaching is an internationally recognized journal in the field of education (Learning and Teaching) and is published three times a year (in April, August, and December). The aim of this journal is to publish high-quality studies in the areas of learning, teaching, ...