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Unnes Science Education Journal
ISSN : 22526617     EISSN : 25026232     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15294/usej
Core Subject : Education,
This journal publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring internationally in science curriculum, instruction, learning, policy, and preparation of science teachers with the aim to advance our knowledge of science education theory and practice
Articles 609 Documents
Cooperative Learning Model of Group Investigation Type on Students' Critical Thinking Skill and Scientific Communication Skills Rosiani, Ema; Parmin, Parmin; Taufiq, Muhamad
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 9 No 1 (2020): February 2020
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v9i1.36880

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This research aims to find out the influence of the application of the group investigation cooperative learning model on critical thinking skills and the scientific communication skills of students. True Experimental Design in the form of Posttest-Only Control Design is a research design applied to this research. Analysis of the data obtained showed that the correlation coefficient value of the critical thinking skills test data was r = 0.672. The results of the t-test analysis showed that t-count = 5.671 and t-table = 2.042, which means that there is an influence on the application of the cooperative learning type group investigation model in the experimental class as seen from the coefficient of determination (KD) of 33%. The value of the correlation coefficient in the analysis of students' scientific communication skills data is r = 0.9. The value obtained from the calculation of the t-test is t = 3,576 and t table = 3,182 which means that there is an influence on students' scientific communication skills after the implementation of the cooperative learning model group investigation type. The coefficient of determination of students' scientific communication skills is 81%. The conclusion that can be drawn from the research that has been carried out is that there is an influence on the ability to think critically and the scientific communication skills of students after the implementation of the cooperative learning model group investigation type in the learning process.
IMPLEMENTATION OF GUIDED INQUIRY LEARNING MODEL ON THE TOPIC OF INVERTEBRATE TO ENHANCE STUDENT CURIOSITY AT GRADE X MIA Ertando, Alfi; Prayitno, Baskoro Adi; Harlita, Harlita
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 8 No 2 (2019): July 2019
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v8i2.37270

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The research aimed to enhance student’s curiosity at grade X MIA by implementation of guided inquiry learning model on the topic of invertebrate. Research method was a Classroom Action Research based on the model developed by Lewin (1992). This research was performed within 3 cycles with implementation of guided inquiry learning model based on Kuhlthau (2010). The subject is grade X MIA consist of 17 men students and 22 women students. Data were obtained by questionnaire, interviews, documentation, and observation sheets of four aspects of curiosity developed by Daniel Berlyne (1960) consisted of epistemic curiosity, perceptual curiosity, specific curiosity, diversive curiosity. The result showed that the student’s curiosity in precycle: epistemic curiosity at 21% with very low category, perceptual curiosity at 8% with very low category, specific curiosity at 12% with very low category, diversive curiosity at 23% with very low category. The student’s curiosity in cycle I: epistemic curiosity at 22% with very low category, perceptual curiosity at 21% with very low category, specific curiosity at 28% with very low category, diversive curiosity at 28% with very low category. The student’s curiosity in cycle II: epistemic curiosity at 32% with low category, perceptual curiosity at 24% with very low category, specific curiosity at 35% with low category, diversive curiosity at 39% with low category. The student’s curiosity in cycle III: epistemic curiosity at 46% with medium category, perceptual curiosity at 42% with low category, specific curiosity at 42% with low category, diversive curiosity at 44% with medium category. The student’s curiosity increased from very low category (16%) in precycle becomes low category (43,5%) in cycle III and meet the target research. Based on the results of research can be concluded that guided inquiry learning model can improve students' curiosity.
The Development of Diagnostic Test with Testlet Model to Detect Difficult Learning Students in Temperature and Its Changes Materials Safitri, Rizqi Kurni; Dewi, Novi Ratna
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2020): July 2020
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v9i2.37720

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The science learning process in junior high school is expected to lead to the achievement of learning objectives. Learners can experience difficulties in the learning process that must be detected to maximize learning outcomes. This Research & Development study aims to determine the characteristics of the testlet diagnostic model and the profile of students' learning difficulties on the material temperature and its changes. The research design using the 4D model reduced to 3D includes: define, design, and develop. The study was conducted at SMPN 1 Semarang with a total of 39 students. Data collection techniques through test techniques, questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques using descriptive-quantitative methods through the test of characteristics (validity, reliability, level of difficulty, distinguishing power), questionnaire analysis of teacher and student responses, and analysis of learning difficulties profiles. The results showed that the diagnostic test of the testlet model can be used to detect learners’ learning difficulties in the temperature and its changes material. The developed testlet test model has valid, reliable, relevant, representative, practical, discriminative, specific, and proportional characteristics. Profile of learning difficulties in the material temperature and its changes, namely, verbal ability, the highest and lowest of 64% and 31% in Competency Achievement Indicators 6 and 3; mastery of concepts, the highest and lowest of 68% and 31% in Competency Achievement Indicators 8 and 5; and the ability to count, the highest and lowest of 75% and 9% in Competency Achievement Indicators 5 and 1.
The Effectiveness of Project-based Multi-representation Discourse on Junior High School Students’ Science Process Skills Safitri, Mutiara; Susongko, Purwo; Hayati, Muriani Nur
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2020): July 2020
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v9i2.38578

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The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of Project-based Multi-Representation Discourse model in improving students’ science process skills. The method used was the quasi-experiment with pretest-posttest control group research design. The population in this study was VII graders of SMP N 17 Tegal. The sample was selected using the cluster random sampling techniques. The data were taken through tests, questionnaires, and documentation. The results showed that the students learning using the Project-based Multi-Representation Discourselearning model had an average N-gain percentage of 72.27%. The percentage score was higher than the students studying using the Multi-Representation Discourse (MRD) learning model which had an average N-gain percentage of 42.50%. The results of the data analysis showed that the Project-based Multi-Representation Discourselearning model is effective enough to be applied and has an effect on improving science process skills.
Lecturers Awareness and Integration of Learning Space Technology for Instructions in Nigeria Odewumi, Michael Olubunmil
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 9 No 3 (2020): December 2020
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v9i3.39023

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Learning Space is imperative in content delivery in institutions of higher learning. However, despite its value and worth to instructional delivery, the awareness and integration to instruction in Nigeria University by the lecturers have not been significantly established. Therefore the objectives of this study were to examine the lecturers’ awareness of learning space and investigate the lecturers’ integration of learning space for instruction at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The study was of a descriptive nature and cross-sectional survey. 120 lecturers was sampled in the faculty of education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Stratified sampling procedure, was used to grouped lecturers along gender. The self designed questionnaire was administered to 120 lecturers of 60 males and 60 females. Mean scores was utilised to answer research questions. Research hypotheses were tested with t-test statistical analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study were that lecturers had positive awareness and integration of learning space technology for instructions delivery at University of Ilorin Nigeria. The study further recommended that lecturers should be encouraged to have more knowledge of learning space for teaching and learning and they should be educated on how to use learning space for their various instructions.
Implementation of Saintific Approach Based on STEM Education to Increase Scientific Literacy Wijayanti, Arfilia; Fajriyah, Khusnul; Priyanto, Wawan
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2020): July 2020
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v9i2.39285

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This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the saintific approach based on STEM education to improve scientific literacy. This research was conducted with an experimental method in which the sample consisted of one experimental class that received a treatment, namely given learning with a scientific approach based on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and one control class given learning with a scientific approach, then in the end of learning is analyzed its effectiveness by calculating the magnitude of the increase (N-Gain) of scientific literacy, as well as the responses of prospective teacher students at Universitas PGRI Semarang to the learning process that has been carried out. It was concluded that the saintific approach based on STEM education was effective in increasing the scientific literacy of elementary school teacher candidates. The average value of N-gain for the the experimental class was obtained 0.61 in the high category and the control class was 0.34 in the medium category. The learning processes applied saintific approach based on STEM education get very good response, especially in an effort to improve scientific literacy of elementary school teacher candidates.
Primary School Teacher’s Understanding and Selfefficacy Towards Implementation of Inquiry-based Instruction in Primary Science Curriculum: Case of Kigali City Rwanda Niyitegeka, Drocelle
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2020): July 2020
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v9i2.39511

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This study explored public primary school teachers’ understanding of inquiry based instruction, teachers’ self-efficacy for inquiry based instruction and its actual implementation in upper primary science classroom. Data included servey instrument using everyday teaching sennarios to measure teachers’understanding, self-report servey instrument to measure teachers’ self-efficacy for inquiry based instruction, individuals’ interviews and classroom observation through Electronic Quality of Inquiry Protocol(EQUIP) designed to measure the quality and quantity of inquiry being implemented in science classroom. The results of this study revealed that teachers’ undesrtanding has limited description of the components of inquiry based instruction to only posing and answering the questions in science classroom. They failed to decribe all components of inquiry based instruction as listed in competence based curriculum as the vehicle of the entire learning and teaching process which lead to insufficient understanding of inquiry based instruction. Their self-efficacy for inquiry based instruction is high and their actual implementation is at lowest level, none of the components of inquiry science classroom has implemented by participating teachers. No factors predicting implementation found among teachers ‘understanding of IBI, teachers’ self-efficacy for IBI and their demographic information. Implications for teacher-education and research about self-efficacy and teachers’ understanding are discussed.
Improving The Understanding of Science Concept Through Guided Discovery Learning Model in Azzahra Preschool Kindergarten Sit, Masganti; Lestari, Putri; Budianti, Yusnaili
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 9 No 3 (2020): December 2020
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v9i3.39590

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Understanding simple concepts (scientific concepts) was one of important understanding in aspects of cognitive development for early childhood. Children were trained to think actively and critically in order to understand they activities, namely by applying a constructivist approach or guided discovey learning. However in Azzahra Preschool Kindergarten has not applied a guided discovey learning. It considered to be a factor in children’s low understanding of science concepts. Therefore, this research aimed to improve the children's understanding of science concepts by applying guided discovery learning. This research used a classroom action research with two cycles. Subject of this research is all of children group B in Azzahra Preschool Kindergarten. And the results show that the guided discovery learning can improved children’s understanding of science concept. This is based on percentage score of children’s understanding of science concept which is increasing in each cycle. Other findings of this research showed that children were eager to learn, curiosity was increasing, and active to conduct experiments to discover various simple concepts. So, this research was recommended that apply the guided discovery learning model to develop various aspects of the child.
Student Response in Receiving Distance Learning: Case Study at SMAN 1 Baureno Kusumaningrum, Novia Widianti; Purnomo, Tarzan
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 9 No 3 (2020): December 2020
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v9i3.39610

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This study aims to determine the responses of students in receiving distance learning. This type of research is quantitative descriptive. This trial phase of research was conducted at Baureno 1 High School, tested to class X MIA 1, MIA 5, IPS 3 and IPS 4. The type of data obtained is interview and questionnaire data. Interviews were conducted with teachers of Physics, Language, and Sports and questionnaires were given to students. Based result on the analysis and discussion that has been done shows that 76.8% students of MIPA dan 73.6% students of IPS have a positive response to distance learning, but students do not agree on some other situations such as direct contact with the teacher is needed in learning. Supported in the questionnaire statement number 8 which only got a score of 75 for MIPA and 57 for IPS. This value indicates the smallest score compared to the values ​​of other statements. Therefore, it can be concluded that to support distance learning more effectively requires the ability of teachers to use ICT so that innovative and interactive learning can be created, and this can be proven by the results of interviews. In addition, learning methods and teacher skills are needed to increase students' understanding of the material being studied.
Diversities of Students’ Learning Style in Discovery Learning Method and Their Ability in Physics Problem Solving Musyarrof, Ahmad Fatih; Nugroho, Sunyoto Eko; Hartono, Hartono; Masturi, Masturi
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 9 No 2 (2020): July 2020
Publisher : Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v9i2.40861

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The concept of physics can be understood through learning activities. Everyone has their own learning styles. For students, teaching and learning activities in the classroom physics with certain learning methods will slightly affect their learning styles. This article is intended to describe how students' learning styles in physics teaching and learning activities that required by certain learning methods. The subjects used were 66 students of Temanggung senior high school at grade 11 who were taught with the Discovery-Learning teaching method. Learning styles that used to classify are Honey-Mumford learning styles. The learning style is divided into 4 groups: Activists, Reflectors, Theorists, and Pragmatists. As the result, most students belong to the reflector learning styles.