Journal of Educational Sciences
JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: Education Technology Mathematic and Natural Sciences Education Social and Humaniora Sciences Education Early Childhood Education Physical Health and Sport Education All the related educational research
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Implementation of Project Based Learning Student Worksheets to Improve Students' Science Process Skills on Environmental Pollution in High Schools
Setiawan, R. Razak;
Suwondo, Suwondo;
Syafii, Wan
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol 5. No. 1. January 2021
Publisher : FKIP-Universitas Riau
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DOI: 10.31258/jes.5.1.p.130-140
This study aims to determine the improvement of students' science process skills through the application of Project Based Learning based LKPD on environmental pollution material for Class X Senior High School. This research was conducted at MAN 1 Kuantan Singingi. The method used in research is development research (Research and Development). Sources of research data came from 25 students of class X IPA 3. Research design using one group pretest posttest only. Data collection obtained from the preetest and posttest results of the student's Science Process Skills instrument. The results showed that the students' science process skills experienced an increase in the posttest results, from 63.5 to 83.5 with a medium increase (N-Gain 0.54). From the research results, it can be concluded that LKPD based on project based learning can be used as a medium for learning biology in high school.
Development of Mathematic Learning Devices Based on Discovery Learning Model To Facilitate Students’ Mathematic Communication Ability
Khasanah, Uswatun;
Hutapea, Nahor Murani;
Zulkarnain, Zulkarnain
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol 5. No. 1. January 2021
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DOI: 10.31258/jes.5.1.p.141-155
The condition of the learning equipment used by the teacher is not in accordance with the demands of the 2013 curriculum. Learning activities and Student Worksheets (LKPD) used in the learning process have not been able to facilitate the improvement of students' Mathematical Communication Ability (KKM). Teachers have not designed learning tools that can encourage student activities to facilitate the improvement of KKM. This study aims to produce learning tools based on the Discovery Learning model to facilitate the improvement of the KKM of students that are valid and practical. This development research uses the ADDIE development model with the stages of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The products produced from this research on the development of learning tools are syllabus, lesson plans, LKPD and KKM questions. The results of the validation test for the syllabus, RPP, LKPD and KKM questions obtained consecutively a percentage of 92.19%, 93.37%, 93.14% and 94.64% with very valid categories. The practicality test results got a percentage of 84.52% for small group trials and 94.00% for teacher responses in the very practical category. The results of the validation and practicality test state that mathematics learning tools based on the Discovery Learning model can facilitate students' Mathematical Communication Ability.
Development of Mathematics Learning Tools with Problem Based Learning Model on Matrix Material to Facilitate Students' Critical Thinking Ability
Pertiwi, Wiyana;
Roza, Yenita;
Yuanita, Putri
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol 5. No. 1. January 2021
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DOI: 10.31258/jes.5.1.p.156-165
The ability of students to think critically in mathematics is is still low. The lack of learning tools that are considered to facilitate students' mathematical critical thinking skills is one of the cause it. The purpose of this study was to develop a mathematics learning tool with a quality problem-based learning (PBM) model to facilitate students' mathematical critical thinking skills. The learning tools developed consisted of a syllabus, lesson plans (RPP) and student worksheets (LKPD) on the matrix material for class X SMK. This research was a development research using the Borg and Gall model. The development consists of six stages, namely: 1) research and data collection; 2) planning; 3) development of the initial product draft; 4) initial field trials; 5) revised trial results; and 6) dissemination and implementation. The subject of this research trial was the students of SMK Nurul Falah Pekanbaru. The instrument used was validation instrument for the syllabus, lesson plans, and student worksheet. Based on the results of the validation data analysis, it shows that the learning tools developed were very valid. The results of the validation of the syllabus were 85.11; the average RPP score was 86.02; and the average LKPD score was 86.40. The average student response questionnaire to the initial field trial was 85.93 with the very practical category. The learning device developed was valid and practical for use by class X SMK students.
Analysis of Learning Motivation in Improving Student's Cognitive Ability with Family Socio-Economic Conditions as Moderation Variables in Public High Schools, East Kampar Sub-district
Mulia, Ahmad Reski;
Kartikowati, Rr. Sri;
Makhdalena, Makhdalena
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol 5. No. 1. January 2021
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DOI: 10.31258/jes.5.1.p.166-177
Learning achievement is not influenced by socioeconomic level and environmental adaptability without being mediated by other factors. One of them is learning motivation. Considering that learning motivation can strengthen or weaken the influence of various factors that affect the learning process, this study aims to analyze the effect of learning motivation in improving students' cognitive abilities with the socio-economic conditions of the family as a moderating variable in SMA Negeri in East Kampar District. The data used consists of primary data and secondary data. The data were collected using questionnaires and documents. The study population was 567 students of SMA Negeri in East Kampar District with a sample of 235 students taken by proportional random sampling. The analytical method used moderated regression analysis. The results of the study found that the learning motivation variable had a significant effect on the cognitive abilities of SMA Negeri students in East Kampar District and the socio-economic conditions of the family had a significant effect on the cognitive abilities. The socio-economic conditions of the family can strengthen the influence of student learning motivation on the cognitive abilities.
Practicum Design for Making Edible Film from Starch Based on STEM to Improve Student Creativity in Learning Polymer Topics
Jupita, Tri Suharti;
Arifin, Mulyati;
Solihin, Hayat
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol 5. No. 1. January 2021
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DOI: 10.31258/jes.5.1.p.178-187
One of the 21st century skills that students need is creativity. Creativity in Indonesia is still lacking based on several previous studies. Therefore, learning innovations are needed that can increase student creativity, namely through STEM-based practicum learning. This STEM-based practicum learning integrates aspects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in practicum learning. This research aims to produce a STEM-based practicum design for making edible films from starch poured in worksheets. The research method used the DBR (Design Based Research) method. The steps of this research are: 1) Design of practicum design, 2) Optimization results of practicum design for making edible film from starch, 3) Analysis of the relationship between the curriculum on the topic of polymer with STEM and creativity aspects, 4) Analysis of the existence of practicum procedures for making edible films in high school chemistry books class XII, 5) Expert validation. The data collection technique is done by studying the literature, optimizing the experimental results of the practicum design and the results of validation. Data analysis was performed by calculating the percentage of each aspect and interpreting it in the validation criteria table and the result was 91% with very valid categories.
Pedagogic and Professional Competencies of Social Science Subject Teachers in Relation to Motivation and Learning Achievement
Desmita, Yulia;
Suarman, Suarman;
Gimin, Gimin
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol 5. No. 1. January 2021
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DOI: 10.31258/jes.5.1.p.188-197
The quality of education is very dependent on teachers who play a role and are the biggest contributors in the world of education. Several competencies that must be possessed by teachers are increasing motivation and learning achievement of students, including pedagogical competence and professional competence. This study aims to identify and analyze the direct and indirect relationship between pedagogic and professional competence of social studies subject teachers in relation to the motivation and learning achievement of students. The total population in this study were 107 teachers of social studies subjects. The sampling technique used Isaac Michael's table with an error rate of 5%, the number of samples in this study were 80 social studies subject teachers. The process of sampling data used random sampling techniques with questionnaires and documentation. The collected data were then analyzed using descriptive analysis and path analysis. The findings in this study are that there is a positive direct and indirect relationship to the pedagogical and professional competence of social studies subject teachers in relation to the motivation and learning achievement of students. The level of motivation and learning achievement of students is related to pedagogical competence and professional competence. So that it is hoped that the teacher will improve on their pedagogic and professional competence and finally they can increase the motivation and learning achievement of students.
The Effectiveness of Collaborative Learning Throughtechniques on Group Investigation and Think Pair Share Students' Critical Thinking Ability on Chemical Equilibrium Material
Fauzi, Fajrina;
Erna, Maria;
Linda, Roza
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol 5. No. 1. January 2021
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DOI: 10.31258/jes.5.1.p.198-208
The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in the improvement of students' thinking skills using collaborative learning techniques Think-Pair-Share and Group Investigation. The research used was a quasi-experimental research design with non equivalent control posttest design. The data collection technique used critical thinking skills questions consisting of 5 essay test questions. Based on the research results of hypothesis testing using paired simple t-test , the results obtained were sig (2-tailed) <0.05, which means that collaborative learning of GI and TPS techniques is effective on critical thinking skills than the control class. Hypothesis testing is to see significant differences between collaborative learning. TPS and GI techniques used independent sample t-test and the results obtained were sig (2-tailed) <0.05, which means that there is a significant difference between collaborative learning of GI and TPS techniques on critical thinking skills. For the average percentage of critical thinking skills in the collaborative learning class, the Think-Pair-Share technique is 80.57% and Group Investigation is 76.73%, and in the control class it is 68.45%, which means the application of collaborative learning techniques Think-Pair- Share is more effectively used in improving students' critical thinking skills on chemical equilibrium material.
Teaching Structure with Molecular Visualization Tools. A Crash Course from Small Molecules to the HIV-1 Protease for Undergraduate Students
Mpeza, Paraskevi E.
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol 5. No. 2. April 2021
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DOI: 10.31258/jes.5.2.p.209-223
One of the challenges in the teaching of chemistry to students in higher education is their introduction to the visualization and molecular depiction software, deepening thus their understanding and creating new conceptions in the physical and biological sciences. This paper describes the implementation of a learning unit for 1st and 2nd semester undergraduate students (that were not previously exposed to molecular visualizations) in agricultural technology for chemistry and biochemistry courses respectively. A series of educational activities are presented beginning with the use of simple molecular models as plastic and wooden balls for atoms and sticks for bonds, to enhance the previous knowledge of the 2-D structural conformations. The students are introduced in depth to the theory of chemical bonding, molecular shapes, and polarity. This represents a continuum of increased complexity in inquiry-based learning, starting from simple molecules and ending with the exploration of the shape and function of a protein molecule, such as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 protease; Thus easily leads to the study of the interactions between this protease and inhibitory drugs, via freely-available software tools. The gains in the students’ understanding and help for future courses and their career are analyzed.
Development of Knowledge Test Instruments of Prospective Bachelor of Biological Education Based on TPACK and KKNI Framework
Arnan, Rabia Hidayanti;
Suryawati, Evi;
Mahadi, Imam
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol 5. No. 2. April 2021
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DOI: 10.31258/jes.5.2.p.224-234
This research is a descriptive study that aims to produce a test instrument for the knowledge of candidates for Biology Education undergraduate candidates for the Technologhy Pedagogy and Content Knowledge (TPACK) and Indonesian National Qualifications Framework. The study was a development with plomp models conducted at the stage of development. Data collection was done by validation and testing. Validation aims to look at the alignment of experts' opinions, while testing serves to see the handling of the problem by analyzing the test results. Data obtained from test results analysis using rasch modelling with the help of the winstep software. The results of the analysis are in the form of the value of reliability, unidimensionality, level of difficulty, distinguishing power, distractor and person - item map. The results showed that the number of valid questions was 63 items, the number of questions that were invalid or not accepted was 17 items. Invalid questions must be followed up in order to produce a good knowledge test instrument so that it can be used in measuring the mastery of TPACK for prospective teachers and biology teachers.
Students Creative Thinking Skills in the Context of Handling Fish Bone Waste with Problem-Based Learning Model
Mufida, Irmitha;
Rosbiono, Momo;
Sopandi, Wahyu
Journal of Educational Sciences Vol 5. No. 2. April 2021
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DOI: 10.31258/jes.5.2.p.244-256
This study aims to build students' creative thinking skills in the context of handling fish bone waste by using a Problem-Based Learning model. The research method applied was Developmental Research with pre-experimental research design one group pretest-posttest. This research was conducted at one of the MANs located in Medan City. The sample in this study were 32 students of class XI IPA in the even semester of the 2019/2020 school year. Research activities were carried out online with the help of the WhatsApp application and zoom. The research instrument used the form of 12 essay items on the validated student worksheets (LKS) and suitable for measuring students' creative thinking skills. The data obtained from this study were analyzed quantitatively using Microsoft Excel and SPSS software. The results showed that students' creative thinking skills in the context of handling fish bone waste by using a problem-based learning model were included in the "Good" category with an average overall percentage of 63%.