Chimica Didactica Acta : Journal of Chemistry and Chemistry Education
Vol 11, No 1: June 2023

THE EFFECT OF USING PhET SIMULATION VIRTUAL LAB ON THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE ACID-BASE CONCEPT (A Case Study at Chemistry Education Department, Syiah Kuala University)

Dhea Ulhaq (Unknown)
Latifah Hanum (Unknown)
Habibati Habibati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jun 2023

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has introduced numerous limitations to face-to-face learning, prompting a transition to online platforms. Consequently, this study aims to investigate the impact of using the PhET virtual lab on chemistry education students' understanding of the acid-base concept. Employing a quasi-experimental approach with a one-shot case study design, the research selected two classes (an experimental class and a control class) from the 2021 chemistry education cohort using purposive sampling. Data collection involved the use of tests, as multiple-choice questions, and non-test instruments, including questionnaires. The results of the study indicate that the calculated t-value t count of 14.905 surpassed the critical t-value ttable of 2.262 at a significance level of 5 percent (0.05), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis (Ho) and the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (Ha). This finding signifies a significant effect of utilizing the PhET virtual lab on chemistry education students' understanding of the acid-base concept. Moreover, students responded positively to the use of the PhET virtual lab, with 41 percent rating it as good and 40 percent rating it as very good.Keywords: PhET Simulation; Virtual Lab; Distance Learning; e-learning; Acid and Base

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCD

Publisher

Subject

Chemistry Education

Description

Chimica Didactica Acta is a peer reviewed journal publishing research articles that address the topics of chemistry and chemistry education and practices. We focus on the topics but not limited to organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry and ...