Lensa: Jurnal Kependidikan Fisika
Vol. 12 No. 2: December 2024

Impact of Blended Learning on Students' Creative Thinking Skills in Wave and Optics Course

Nisrina, Nina (Unknown)
Verawati, Ni Nyoman Sri Putu (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Dec 2024

Abstract

Creative thinking skills are essential competencies that students must develop, particularly in physics education, which involves problem-solving and the application of complex concepts. One effective method for enhancing these skills is blended learning, which combines both face-to-face and online learning. This study aims to examine the impact of blended learning on the creative thinking skills of students in the Basic Physics course, specifically in the topics of Waves and Optics. The research used a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test approach, involving 20 first-semester students selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using the N-gain formula by Hake to measure improvements in students' creative thinking skills, which included indicators of fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration, and sensitivity to problems. The results showed a significant improvement in students' creative thinking skills, with an average pre-test score of 44.65 and a post-test score of 84.25, yielding an N-gain of 70.56%, which falls into the high category. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that blended learning is effective in enhancing students' creative thinking skills, particularly in the context of basic physics education. The implementation of blended learning positively contributes to the development of students' creativity through a combination of face-to-face and online learning.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Lensa

Publisher

Subject

Astronomy Chemistry Earth & Planetary Sciences Education Electrical & Electronics Engineering Energy Engineering Environmental Science Physics

Description

Lensa: Jurnal Kependidikan Fisika (J-LKF) published by the Physics Education Study Program UNDIKMA. J-LKF publishes every 6 months including the study of science and education in the field of physics specifically and natural and applied sciences in ...