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Assimilation: Indonesian Journal of Biology Education
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Core Subject : Education,
AIJBE published a scientific paper on the results of the study/research and review of the literature in the sphere of biology education includes: learning strategy, learning media, assessment, teaching materials, curriculum, and teacher professional development. AIJBE covers many research in all level of education (primary, secondary, and higher education). The publication frequency is twice a year in March and September.
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High school students’ cognitive load on biology learning: A case study Sunandar, Aris; Karwatisari, Rina; Rahmat, Adi; Winarno, Nanang; Hamdiyati, Yanti
Assimilation: Indonesian Journal of Biology Education Vol 7, No 2 (2024): July 2024
Publisher : Department of Biology Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/aijbe.v7i2.67266

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This study aimed to analyze the cognitive load of high school students on biology learning. The method was used in this research is the survey method. The subjects of the study consisted of 179 students in grade X students consisting of 56 male students and 123 female students, 130 students in grade XI consisting of 37 male students and 93 female students, and 90 students in grade XII students consisting of 30 male students and 60 female students. The instrument in this study used a questionnaire cognitive load theory proposed by Meissner and Bogner about good learning design with a Likert scale. The results of research on high school students' cognitive load in biology revealed a medium average of 2.93, with GCL (3.29) ranking highest, followed by ICL (2.85) and ECL (2.66). The data processing results with the Kruskal Wallis test was showed that each factor has differences between ICL, ECL, and GCL. Thus, high school students still have a cognitive load when studying in class. The data processing results with the Mann U Whitney test to analyze the difference in cognitive load between male and female students was showed no significant difference between male and female students in cognitive load on biology learning.
Analysis and reconstruction of student worksheets based on vee diagrams of biotechnology concept Tamba, Rhodentia Sri Hastuti; Supriatno, Bambang
Assimilation: Indonesian Journal of Biology Education Vol 7, No 2 (2024): July 2024
Publisher : Department of Biology Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/aijbe.v7i2.69559

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Planning is needed in practicum to connect students' conceptual and procedural knowledge through well-structured of student worksheets (SW). This can be achieved by using the Vee diagram. Vee diagram is a model that describes the relationship between conceptual and procedural understanding in building scientific knowledge. Through Vee diagrams, students can learn that knowledge comes from events/problem objects. This study aims to analyze and reconstruction student worksheets on Biotechnology concepts focused on making yogurt in several High School Biology textbooks. Method of this study is a descriptive-qualitative method through the stages of ANCOR (Analysis, Trial and Reconstruction). Samples were taken using a purposive method. Research shows that based on results of analysis of 6 student worksheets from various publishers referring to aspects of relevance to the curriculum, structural, practical, and knowledge construction aspects of Vee diagrams, respectively, 71%, 68%, 79% (good category) and 50% (fairly good category). Thus, it can be concluded that in general, the student worksheets are not sufficiently capable of meeting the demands of the curriculum and assisting students in constructing knowledge. Therefore, it is necessary to reconstruct and develop student worksheets that have been analyzed and tested to produce better student worksheet that fulfill every aspect specified above.
Revolutionizing learning: Enhancing student worksheets on plant tissue structure through vee diagrams in alignment with the merdeka curriculum Saputra, Angga Dwi; Supriatno, Bambang
Assimilation: Indonesian Journal of Biology Education Vol 7, No 1 (2024): March 2024
Publisher : Department of Biology Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/aijbe.v7i1.66426

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Practicum is an important component in biology learning and it helps students to gain hands-on experience. Practicum activities can be provided with the help of student worksheets. Based on observations, the student worksheets used have inadequate quality. This study aims to analyze and reconstruct the student worksheets. The research method applied in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. With the following flow: Analysis, Try, and Reconstruction. The results of the analysis using the Laboratory Activity Analysis Form show that there are problems in the student worksheets Plant Tissue Structure from a structural aspect. Problems were also found in conceptual, practical specifications and knowledge construction specs through vee diagram analysis. Therefore, reconstruction was carried out on the student worksheets Structure and Function of Plant Tissues. The reconstructed worksheets were developed according to the demands of an independent curriculum that emphasizes students' literacy and numerical reasoning skills. The practical aspect of the worksheets aimed to guide students in discovering factual objects and phenomena through hands-on activities, thereby facilitating the construction of knowledge.
The effect of PjBL, PBL, and STEM learning methods on student learning outcomes on photosynthesis material Silaban, Oky Rizkiana; Surakusumah, Wahyu; Sanjaya, Yayan
Assimilation: Indonesian Journal of Biology Education Vol 7, No 2 (2024): July 2024
Publisher : Department of Biology Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/aijbe.v7i2.66493

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Photosynthesis is a vital process in the biological world which is the basis for the survival of plants. It is important to ensure that the learning methods used are able to provide students with a deep understanding and encourage the development of critical and creative thinking skills in accordance with the demands of the independent curriculum. Several methods offer learning approaches that focus on applying theoretical concepts in practical contexts, such as PJBL, PBL, STEM and Conventional methods. It is hoped that this research can contribute to improving the quality of high school biology learning by providing insight into the effectiveness of different learning methods. The research method used is a Quasi Experimental method with a Posttest Only Design type. The research sample was four high school XII science (IPA) classes using purposive sampling. The results of the hypothesis test show that the Sig. less than 0.05, so it rejects Ho and accepts H1, that there are differences in learning outcomes using PJBL, PBL, STEM and conventional methods. Based on the mean rank, it was found that the STEM method was better than the PJBL, PBL and conventional methods.
Environmental literacy research trends in education: A systematic literature review Rofiqi, Ainur
Assimilation: Indonesian Journal of Biology Education Vol 7, No 2 (2024): July 2024
Publisher : Department of Biology Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/aijbe.v7i2.69055

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Environmental literacy is a key concept in promoting individual attitudes towards conscious lifestyle changes towards environmental challenges in a sustainable manner. This research is a systematic literature review by analyzing articles from 2018-April 2023 with environmental literacy in education as the main focus. This study aims to collect information related to various studies on environmental literacy in education in Indonesia. The results showed an increase in publication trends, the dominant research was quantitative research, besides that grade 7 and 10 students became the most subjects. Tests and percentage analysis are instruments and methods of data analysis used successively, and the most treatment is in the form of environmental literacy tests. The recommendations proposed for the next research are increasing the diversity of research types, research subjects, as well as the selection of appropriate instruments and data analysis.
Perceived difficulty levels of basic concepts in biology by teachers in senior schools in Ogbomosho, Nigeria Alawonde, Oluseye Adegboye; Luwoye, Akindeyi; Ahmed, Abiola Tawa; Ahmed, Mulkah Adebisi; Abimbola, Ahmatullahi Folakemi
Assimilation: Indonesian Journal of Biology Education Vol 7, No 1 (2024): March 2024
Publisher : Department of Biology Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/aijbe.v7i1.66464

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Over the years, many factors have been visible that lead to unimpressive performance in biology. One of the factors includes ineffectiveness and inefficiency of biology teachers which results from the difficulties faced with some biology concepts. The study investigated perceived difficulty levels of basic concepts in biology by teachers in senior schools in Ogbomosho, Oyo State. The study adopted a descriptive research of the survey type. The population for this study comprised all biology teachers in Ogbomosho. A simple random sampling technique was employed to select 262 respondents. The research instrument for this study was the Biology Teachers’ Perceptions Questionnaire on Difficult Concepts (BTPQDC). Three research questions were raised in the study. The research questions were analyzed using frequency count, percentage and cross-tabulation. The results showed that biology teachers perceived the majority of the basic concepts as not difficult. The concepts include the conservation of energy topics such as laws of thermodynamics, food chain, water cycle, micro and macro elements and holozoic nutrition Also, biology teachers perceived some reasons as the cause of difficulty in the basic concepts of biology. They include misconception of the concepts, insufficient subject-matter knowledge of the concepts, abstractness of the concepts, and complexity of the topic. 
Influence of social media applications on pre-service biology teachers’ learning outcomes in Kwara State college of education, Oro, Nigeria Adeoye, Gabriel Ademakinwa; Adewumi, Gabriel Segun
Assimilation: Indonesian Journal of Biology Education Vol 7, No 2 (2024): July 2024
Publisher : Department of Biology Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/aijbe.v7i2.69220

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This study examined the influence of social media applications on pre-service Biology teachers’ learning outcomes in Kwara State College of Education, Oro, Nigeria. The sample comprised sixty pre-service teachers who were drawn using purposive sampling technique from NCE 3 of the 2021/2022 set. Questionnaire was used for data collection while the data gathered were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test statistical tool at a mean benchmark of 2.50. Findings from the study revealed that WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube are the commonly used social media applications by pre-service Biology teachers which are usually accessed through mobile phones and tablets. Further finding indicates that pre-service Biology teachers use social media applications daily but more during the night hours. There was also a significant difference between social media application usage and pre-service Biology teachers study habits in Kwara State College of Education, Oro, Nigeria t(118) = 2.39, p = .02. The study concluded that pre-service Biology teachers use social media and it is affecting their study habits, and in turn their learning outcomes. It is therefore, recommended that the college should provide adequate training to equip pre-service teachers with necessary skills to maximize the utilization of social media applications to boost their learning outcomes.
Improvement of student’s argumentation skill through problem-based learning in the concept of nerveous and endocrine system disorders Lutfiani, Resti; Hamdiyati, Yanti; Suhaeni, Lilis
Assimilation: Indonesian Journal of Biology Education Vol 7, No 1 (2024): March 2024
Publisher : Department of Biology Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/aijbe.v7i1.58589

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21st-century education directs learners to develop the skills of argumentation. Argumentation skills are the intellectual abilities involved in solving problems, making judgments and decisions, and formulating ideas and beliefs. The purpose of this research was to improve students' argumentation skills through the implementation of the Problem-based learning model in the concept of nervous and endocrine system disorders. This study was Collaborative Classroom Action Research with two learning cycles in the concept of Nervous and Endocrine System disorders. This study reveals students' argumentation skills adapted from Dawson Venville (2009). The results of this research revealed that the level of students' argumentation skills in cycle I was only up to levels 1 and 2. As much as 59% of students were at level 2 argumentation skills and 41% of students were at level 1 argumentation skills. In cycle II, there are students with level 3 argumentation skills. The rest scattered on levels 1 (3% of students) and 2 (35% of students) argumentation skills. Through this research, we found that students' argumentation skills increased from cycle I to cycle II.
Educational transformation through ethno-STEM: Exploring its potential, challenges, and impact on 21st century skills Agustinus, Subagja; Permana, Irvan; Ardianto, Didit; Permanasari, Anna; Nuraeni, Eni
Assimilation: Indonesian Journal of Biology Education Vol 8, No 1 (2025): March 2025
Publisher : Department of Biology Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/aijbe.v8i1.80144

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This study aims to analyze Ethno-STEM-based learning, focusing on the implementation, challenges, and its impact on students' critical and creative thinking skills. The study employs a qualitative analysis method using an open coding approach on nine relevant articles published between 2020 and 2024. The analysis results indicate that integrating Ethno-STEM with a Project-Based Learning (PjBL) approach is effective in enhancing students' critical and creative thinking skills, with most research findings showing significant improvements in both skills. The main challenges identified include educators' limited understanding of Ethno-STEM, technological constraints, and difficulties in integrating local culture into the STEM curriculum. Several studies also highlight the need for teacher training and infrastructure development to support the sustainable implementation of Ethno-STEM. Overall, Ethno-STEM-based learning significantly contributes to the development of 21st-century skills, particularly in enhancing students' creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. These findings recommend further development of Ethno-STEM-based learning resources, such as e-modules and learning syntax, to support educational practices oriented toward local cultural sustainability. This study provides a critical foundation for more inclusive and value-based curriculum innovations in the future.
Enhancing students' creative thinking skills through creative problem solving in green schools: A sustainable approach to learning Pratama, Anisa O. S.; Handoko, Akbar; Kuswanto, Eko; Asnawi, Daffa Rahmanda
Assimilation: Indonesian Journal of Biology Education Vol 8, No 1 (2025): March 2025
Publisher : Department of Biology Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/aijbe.v8i1.73057

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This research aims to analyze the influence of the Creative Problem Solving model on the creative thinking skills of class XII high school students. This research uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design, specifically the matched-only pretest-posttest control group design. The population in this study consisted of 167 students. The research sample was obtained using the cluster random sampling technique, resulting in an experimental class of 34 students and a control class of 34 students. The instruments used were tests, questionnaires, observation sheets, and documentation. The collected data was analyzed using the MANOVA test. The results show that the N-Gain value for creative thinking skills in the experimental class is higher than in the control class, specifically 0.58 0.36. Therefore, it can be concluded that using the Creative Problem Solving learning model significantly influences the creative thinking skills of class XII high school students.

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