Readiness for implementing deep learning in biology learning based on students' information processing abilities and habits of mind

Muhammad Syaipul Hayat (Master's Program in Science Education, Postgraduate Program, Universitas PGRI Semarang, Semarang City, Central Java)
Endah Rita Sulistya Dewi (Master's Program in Science Education, Postgraduate Program, Universitas PGRI Semarang, Semarang City, Central Java)
Siti Patonah (Master's Program in Science Education, Postgraduate Program, Universitas PGRI Semarang, Semarang City, Central Java)
Fibria Kaswinarni (Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics, Science and Information Technology Education, Universitas PGRI Semarang, Semarang City, Central Java)
Waewdao Dathong (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Science and Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima)
Azizul Ghofar Candra Wicaksono (Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics, Science and Information Technology Education, Universitas PGRI Semarang, Semarang City, Central Java)
Dina Alfiyana (Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics, Science and Information Technology Education, Universitas PGRI Semarang, Semarang City, Central Java)
Mellisa Putri Adeliana (Department of Elementary School Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, Universitas PGRI Semarang, Semarang City, Central Java)

Bio-Inoved : Jurnal Biologi-Inovasi Pendidikan
Vol 8, No 2 (2026): June 2026

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education plans to implement a deep learning approach into the curriculum. One prerequisite for its success is student readiness supported by habits of mind and effective information processing. However, studies on deep learning readiness from the perspective of these two aspects are still limited, especially in high school biology learning. This study aims to determine the condition of students' habits of mind and information processing as supporting aspects of deep learning. The study used a descriptive quantitative-qualitative method on 134 grade X students of SMA N 1 Semarang and SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang on environmental change material. Data were collected through questionnaires and observations, then analyzed using descriptive statistics (average, percentage, and achievement categories) and independent sample t-test. The results showed that the ability of habits of mind scored 81 (very good) in SMA N 1 Semarang and a score of 76 (good) in SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang. Meanwhile, the results of student information processing obtained a score of 83 (very good) in SMA N 1 Semarang and a score of 81 (very good) in SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang. Therefore, the research results indicate that students are well-prepared to support the implementation of deep learning, although critical thinking, creative thinking, and information synthesis skills still need to be strengthened. This study provides initial empirical evidence regarding students' cognitive readiness for the implementation of deep learning in biology.Abstrak. Kementerian Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah berencana mengimplementasikan pendekatan deep learning ke dalam kurikulum. Salah satu prasyarat keberhasilannya adalah kesiapan siswa yang ditunjang oleh habits of mind dan pemrosesan informasi yang efektif. Namun, kajian mengenai kesiapan deep learning dari perspektif kedua aspek tersebut masih terbatas, khususnya dalam pembelajaran biologi SMA. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui kondisi habits of mind dan pemrosesan informasi siswa sebagai aspek pendukung deep learning. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif-kualitatif terhadap 134 siswa kelas X SMA N 1 Semarang dan SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang pada materi perubahan lingkungan. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner dan observasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif (rata-rata, persentase, dan kategori capaian) serta independent sample t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kemampuan habits of mind skor 81 (sangat baik) di SMA N 1 Semarang dan skor 76 (baik) di SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang. Sementara pada hasil pemrosesan informasi siswa diperoleh skor 83 (sangat baik) di SMA N 1 Semarang dan skor 81 (sangat baik) di SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang. Oleh karena itu, hasil penelitian mengindikasikan bahwa siswa memiliki kesiapan yang baik untuk mendukung implementasi deep learning, meskipun kemampuan berpikir kritis, berpikir kreatif, dan sintesis informasi masih perlu diperkuat. Penelitian ini memberikan bukti empiris awal mengenai kesiapan kognitif siswa dalam menghadapi implementasi deep learning pada pembelajaran biologi.