Journal of Childhood Education (JCE)
Vol 8 No 2 (2024): JCE (Journal of Childhood Education)

Enhancing Children's Science Literacy Through the Use of Problem Based Learning Model

Lina Eka Retnaningsih (STAIN Sultan Abdurrahman Kepri)
Adisti Yuliastrin (Universitas Terbuka)
Dwi Lyna Sari (Universitas Bengkulu)
Ferri Yonantha (STAIN Sultan Abdurrahman Kepri)



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Publish Date
02 Sep 2024

Abstract

This study is prompted by the low PISA scores in reading, math and science literacy. Science literacy is crucial to develop early when children are still in the foundation phase. The current Merdeka curriculum supports the development of science literacy. KB Tunas Harapan 1 Tunggunjagir rarely develops children's science literacy so that the phenomenon of low children's scientific literacy is found. The purpose of this study was to describe the process and results of applying the problem-based learning model to enhance children's science literacy skills at KB Tunas Harapan. This study is a classroom action research referring to the Kemmis and Mc Taggart model which consists of the stages of planning, action, observation and reflection. This research was conducted in 2 cycles where each cycle consisted of 6 meetings. The data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The results showed an increase in children's science literacy skills through the implementation of the problem-based learning model can be evidenced in the average pre-intervention score of 17.38 then increased in cycle I to 33.63 And in cycle 2 the average increase into 46.03 from the maximum score of 56.

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The Journal of Childhood Education (JCE) is an accredited scholarly journal managed under the Early Childhood Islamic Education Study Program, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Lamongan. Published biannually (March and September), the journal serves as a platform for researchers in the ...