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Exploring Science Teacher Prospective Misconception in Hydrocarbon: a Diagnostic Three Tiers Test Hayati, Muriani Nur; Riyanta, Aldi Budi
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i2.22026

Chemistry learning is considered a difficult and complex subject for some students and prospective science teachers. For this reason, it is necessary to know the understanding related to chemistry learning, especially on hydrocarbon materials so as not to cause misconceptions. The aim of this research is to identify organic chemistry misconceptions among prospective science teacher students regarding hydrocarbon material, namely the characteristics of hydrocarbons and isomers of chemical compounds. This research approach was qualitative using descriptive analyze combined with systematic literarature review and bibliometric. Determining misconceptions using a modified three tiers diagnostic test. The research subjects were 12 students and the questions tested were 10 essay questions. The results of the research showed that high misconceptions (81.2%) regarding naming, chemical reactions, isomers, and chirality, highlighting the prevalence of misconceptions in basic concepts. This research emphasizes the importance of good concept understanding to prevent misconceptions among prospective science teachers.

Development and Validation of a Research Skills Instrument for Students in the Context of Environmental Change to Support the Clean Water and Sanitation Goal Bariroh, Ghurrotul; Sriyati, Siti; Solihat, Rini
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i2.22730

Research skills are an essential competencies in biology education, particularly in understanding environmental changes topic. One crucial aspect of this topic is the effort to maintain the quality of natural resources, including clean water, which aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. However, there is currently no specific instrument designed to assess students’ research skills, especially in the context of environmental change related to clean water and sanitation. Therefore, this study aims to develop a multiple-choice research skills assessment instrument. The development process followed the 4D model, which includes the stages of Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to evaluate the validity, reliability, and feasibility of the instrument, and the results were interpreted to determine the instrument’s effectiveness in assessing students’ research skills. Expert validation results indicate that the instrument has a feasibility score of 82.55%. A field trial involving 63 students revealed that out of 26 test items, 13 were accepted, 5 required revision and 8 were rejected based on validity, reliability, difficulty level, and discrimination index analyses. Overall, the instrument is valid, reliable, and effective in measuring students’ research skills. Future research is recommended to develop more contextually relevant instruments that better reflect students’ research skills in addressing real-world challenges. Additionally, further validation in broader educational settings is necessary to ensure the instrument’s effectiveness across various instructional methods.

Development of Ethnoscience E-Module Integrating Sedekah Laut to Enhance Biodiversity Learning Luthfiyah, Firya; Haryani, Sri; Susilaningsih, Endang; Umam, Qo’idul; Jonathan, Adrovvy
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i2.23692

This research aims to determine the characteristics of Google Sites learning media integrated with Islamic values on Static Electricity material and its impact on the improvement of religious characters and critical thinking skills. The research method used is R&D with the ADDIE type. The research results show that the Google Sites learning media integrated with Islamic values on Static Electricity material is very valid for use. The validation scores from media and material experts were 4.38 and 4.42, respectively, with very valid criteria. The results of the data analysis show the N-Gain test results for 1 religious characters indicator with a high criterion and 7 religious character indicators with a medium criterion. The results of the N-Gain test for critical thinking skills showed 3 indicators with high criteria and 2 indicators with medium criteria. The results of the t-test for religious characters and critical thinking skills show a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores. Based on the research results, the Google Sites learning media integrated with Islamic values on Static Electricity material is valid, usable, and can enhance the religious characters and critical thinking skills of the students.

The Implementation of Local Wisdom-Based Teaching Material to Increase Students’ Literacy and Numeracy Hasna Kurnia Putri; Ani Rusilowati; Supriyadi, Supriyadi; Widiyatmoko, Arif; Negoro, Ridho Adi; Teasy, Yoan
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i2.24474

This study aims to analyze of the availability of local wisdom-based teaching materials today, the characteristics, validity, readability, effectiveness, and practicality of local wisdom-based teaching materials on the topic of Sound Waves to increasing literacy and numeracy students’. The research design used was called research and development (R&D) with a product trial design using a quasi-experimental design. The research was conducted on students of 11th grade at High School at Bandar Lampung. Data analysis techniques using descriptive, percentages, normalized gains <g>, and t-test. Based on research data analysis, it was found that the results of the literature review using VOSviewer reflect that local wisdom-based education is not only seen as a cultural approach, but has also moved towards integration with 21st century basic competencies. Temporal visualization also shows a shift from a conceptual approach to the development of more applicable learning tools and learning strategies. This condition underlies the development of local wisdom-based teaching materials. The materials significantly improved students’ literacy and numeracy, with the experimental group achieving a high effectiveness category, <g>=0.70, compared to the control group’s low effectiveness, <g>=0.17. Statistical analysis confirmed the significance of the improvement, with the t calculation of 9,41. Practicality tests indicated a very practical rating from teachers (93.5%) and a practical rating from students (84%). The study’s findings indicate that the implementation of local wisdom into teaching materials represents a promising strategy for enhancing student learning outcomes and aligning instructional practices with cultural and educational goals.

Development of Biotechnology E-Module Loaded with Ethnoscience to Equip Students with Science Process Skills & Science Literacy Rahmalia, Ulfa Cinta; Sudarmin, Sudarmin; Ellianawati, Ellianawati
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i2.25221

Science learning in Curriculum 2013 emphasises the integration of attitudes, knowledge and skills, especially science process skills which include observation, hypothesis formulation, experimental design, data analysis and communication of results. However, students’ science process skills in some parts of Indonesia are still low due to conventional learning methods and lack of local context. This research aims to develop ethnoscience-based biotechnology learning e-modules that integrate local wisdom to improve students’ science process skills and science literacy. The research method used Research and Development (R&D) with the 4D model (define, design, develop, disseminate). The e-module was developed using Canva and Heyzine applications with contextualised practicum and ethnovlog content. Expert validation was conducted to ensure the feasibility of materials and media, as well as instrument reliability and question differentiation tests. The results showed that this e-module is feasible to use, practical, effective, and can improve students’ science process skills and science literacy. The use of ethnoscience-based digital media provides a more meaningful and contextualised learning experience, supporting increased motivation and learning outcomes.

The Development of Google Sites Learning Media Integrated with Islamic Values to Improve Religious Characters and Critical Thinking Skills Wahyuni, Desiy Ema Dwi; Ellianawati, Ellianawati; Saptono, Sigit
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i2.25488

This research aims to determine the characteristics of Google Sites learning media integrated with Islamic values on Static Electricity material and its impact on the improvement of religious characters and critical thinking skills. The research method used is R&D with the ADDIE type. The research results show that the Google Sites learning media integrated with Islamic values on Static Electricity material is very valid for use. The validation scores from media and material experts were 4.38 and 4.42, respectively, with very valid criteria. The results of the data analysis show the N-Gain test results for 1 religious characters indicator with a high criterion and 7 religious character indicators with a medium criterion. The results of the N-Gain test for critical thinking skills showed 3 indicators with high criteria and 2 indicators with medium criteria. The results of the t-test for religious characters and critical thinking skills show a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores. Based on the research results, the Google Sites learning media integrated with Islamic values on Static Electricity material is valid, usable, and can enhance the religious characters and critical thinking skills of the students.

Feasibility Analysis of Scientific Reasoning Skills Instruments for Prospective Science Teachers Using The Rasch Model Arfiani, Yuni; Yulianti, Dwi; Masturi, Masturi; Nugroho, Sunyoto Eko
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i2.25493

This study aims to analyze the feasibility of a scientific reasoning ability test instrument for prospective science teachers using the Rasch model. The instrument developed refers to Lawson's Classroom Test of Scientific Reasoning (LCTSR) indicators, focusing on scientific reasoning abilities, including variable control, combinatorial, probability, relational, and proportional thinking. The analysis was carried out using the Rasch Model with the WINSTEPS Version 5.7.3.0 application to test the validity, reliability, and characteristics of the test items. The feasibility test was carried out on 40 multiple-choice questions, tested on 110 test samples. The analysis results showed that 25 of the 40 questions were valid and covered all indicators of problem-solving skills. The test instrument also has a high level of internal consistency with a person reliability value of 0.84 and an item reliability of 0.95. Analysis of the level of difficulty of the test items showed a balanced distribution between very difficult, difficult, moderate, and easy questions. No items were detected as biased, indicating that this instrument is fair and can be used without favoring one group of individuals. Overall, the developed problem-solving skills test instrument is valid and reliable for use on prospective science teachers, assisting educators in evaluating students' problem-solving skills, providing constructive feedback, and improving the quality of learning in science.

Identification of Sustainable Environmental Literacy Needs as A Basis for Developing SDGs-Based Instruments Savitri, Erna Noor; Sudarmin, Sudarmin; Nuswowati, Murbangun; Saptono, Sigit
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i2.25567

Sustainable environmental literacy is an important competency in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially for prospective science teacher students. This study aims to identify the need for sustainable environmental literacy as a basis for developing measurement instruments that are relevant to the context of education and global environmental challenges. This study uses a descriptive approach by compiling indicators based on cognitive, affective, and psychomotor dimensions, and considering aspects of social awareness and real action. The results of the analysis show a gap between students' pro-environmental knowledge and attitudes and their actual behavior in everyday life. This finding emphasizes the importance of instruments that are able to describe environmental literacy conditions holistically to support transformative education and form agents of change who care about environmental sustainability.

Design and Validation of Doodly-Based Physics Teaching Materials to Enhance Teachers’ Digital Competencies Nurazmi, Nurazmi; Riskawati, Riskawati; Yusal, Yulianti
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i2.26416

In the rapidly advancing digital era, the integration of technology in education has become essential for enhancing the learning experience. One promising tool in this regard is animation software like Doodly, which can significantly elevate the quality of physics teaching. This research seeks to develop teaching materials for physics that leverage Doodly’s animation capabilities, aiming not only to bolster teachers’ digital skills but also to increase student engagement in the learning process. The methodology employed in this study involves a descriptive approach, with design validation conducted by experts in physics, multimedia learning, and educational technology. Expert validation sheets and revision guides were used as instruments, and the data were analyzed using Aiken’s V formula to assess the validity of the materials developed. The findings suggest that the Doodly-based physics teaching materials are of excellent quality, demonstrating high validity scores in terms of presentation feasibility (0.89), content feasibility (0.86), and language use (0.89). The animation-based approach in these materials has proven effective in improving students’ comprehension of challenging concepts while enriching their learning experience. However, the research also points out that certain aspects, such as visual design and video duration, could still benefit from further refinement. Ultimately, the study confirms that Doodly-based teaching resources are highly effective in enhancing both teachers’ digital competencies and student engagement, contributing significantly to the development of more dynamic, technology-driven physics education.

Enhancing Student Sustainability Awareness in Science Education: A Systematic Literature Review M. Andriansyah; Yani, Indri; Budiana, Sandi; Ardianto, Didit; Pursitasari, Indarini Dwi
Unnes Science Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/usej.v14i2.26543

Sustainability awareness in secondary school students is an important element in modern education that aims to address global challenges such as climate change and environmental degradation. This study used a systematic literature review (SLR) approach to evaluate the level of sustainability awareness, the effectiveness of learning media, and the challenges of implementing sustainability-based learning. The analysis was conducted on 10 articles selected based on strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, using the PRISMA method and NVivo software. Results show that students' emotional awareness is at the highest level, followed by sustainability knowledge, while behavioral awareness is still low. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)-based learning media proved most effective, followed by web-based applications and learning modules. Key challenges include teacher readiness, time constraints, and learning resources. The study concludes that there is a need for the integration of sustainability values in the curriculum, intensive training for teachers, and the use of innovative learning media to improve the success of sustainability education.

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