Socio Scientific Issue Integrated STEM-PjBL in Teachers' Perspective: Can Its Implementation in Learning Programs Improve Students' Creative Thinking Skills on the Topic of Renewable Energy?

Tasyani, Anis
Herlina, Kartini
Ertikanto, Chandra
Abdurrahman

Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA (JPPIPA)
Vol 11 No 1 (2025): January

This study aims to describe teachers' perceptions of the Socio Scientific Issue (SSI) approach integrated with the STEM-PjBL learning program in improving students' creative thinking skills on the topic of renewable energy. This research was conducted involving 27 Physics teachers in Lampung province. The method used in this research is mixed method with Sequential Explanatory Design. Data were collected using a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results of the needs analysis show that 82% of teachers have not used the STEM-PjBL learning model and 93% of teachers have never used the Socio Scientific Issue (SSI) approach in learning renewable energy. Approximately 70% of teachers have not used STEM-PjBL integrated LKPD, and 63% of teachers still use printed books as learning resources. The teaching materials used have not been able to improve creative thinking skills, where 52% of teachers have not used LKPDs that can improve these skills. Based on the results of the needs analysis that has been carried out, most teachers show a positive perception of the development of learning programs based on the Socio Scientific Issue (SSI) approach integrated with STEM-PjBL. in improving students' creative thinking skills on the topic of renewable energy.