cover
Contact Name
-
Contact Email
jbe@mail.unnes.ac.id
Phone
-
Journal Mail Official
jbe@mail.unnes.ac.id
Editorial Address
Sekaran, Gunungpati Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia 50229
Location
Kota semarang,
Jawa tengah
INDONESIA
Journal of Biology Education
ISSN : 22526579     EISSN : 2540833X     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
Publishes research articles and conceptual analysis of philosophy, education theory, biology education research, instrument of biology learning tools, biology of learning media, biological experiments developing, and evaluation of biology learning.
Articles 65 Documents
The Development of Inquiry Based Integrated Science Modules on The Structure and Function of Plant Tissues Integrated with Religious Values For Class VIII Secondary School Kholis, Noor; Rohmadi, Mukhlis; Septiana, Nurul
Journal of Biology Education Vol. 13 No. 3 (2024): November 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to create an Inquiry-based integrated science module that focuses on the structure and function of plant tissues while incorporating religious values to help students learn in grade VIII SMP/MTs. This module is designed to improve students' understanding of science concepts and religious values in the context of Islamic education. This study was conducted at MTs Islamiyah, Palangka Raya City, from 30 April - 30 June academic year 2023-2024. R&D (Research and Development) was used, which is a 4-D development model consisting of Definition, Design, Development, and Distribution. The results of the study showed that the developed module can be used The validation results of the material experts obtained an average of 3.78, which is very valid, the design experts obtained 3.71, and the religious value experts obtained 3.45, which is very valid, and the students' responses to the module obtained an average of 3.76, which is very valid, and the teacher's response was 3.62. The module test results were 3.49 for individual test, 3.59 for small group test, and 3.67 for field test, respectively.
Development of E-Supplement Teaching Materials Based on Socio-Scientific Issues on Environmental Change Material to Improve Process Skills and Science Literacy of High School Students Lestari, Suci; Saptono, Sigit
Journal of Biology Education Vol. 13 No. 3 (2024): November 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The results of PISA in 2018 indicate that students' scientific literacy in Indonesia needs to be improved. Current teaching materials focus more on the content of the material and have not been linked to real-life contexts. To support the improvement of scientific literacy, teaching materials related to social issues are developed that can train students in improving science process skills and science literacy. The purpose of this study is to develop e-supplement teaching materials based on Socio-Scientific Issues to improve science process skills and students' science literacy. This study is a Research and Development (R&D) study referring to the steps including (1) potential and problems (2) data collection (3) product design (4) design feasibility assessment (5) design revision (6) product trial (7) product revision (8) usage trial. The results of the study indicate that the e-supplement teaching materials used in learning are in the criteria for being suitable for use, with material validity of 85%, media validity of 100%, teacher responses of 85%, and student responses of 88%. The use of e-supplement teaching materials effectively improves students' science process skills and science literacy, with the results of N-gain Science Process Skills in both classes of 0.67, and the results of N-gain science literacy in the two classes of 0.59 and 0.49. From the results of the study, e-supplement teaching materials based on Socio-Scientific Issue are valid as teaching materials in learning Environmental Change material. E-supplement teaching materials based on Socio-Scientific Issue are effective in improving students' science process skills and science literacy in Environmental Change material.
Efforts to Improve High School Students' Activities and Learning Outcomes on the Human Reproductive System Material with the Implementation of Problem Based Learning Assisted by "GenzB" Aulia, Nadia; Christijanti , Wulan
Journal of Biology Education Vol. 13 No. 3 (2024): November 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to improve student activity and learning outcomes, to determine the implementation of learning and the relationship between activity and learning outcomes in the human reproductive system material using the “GenzB” assisted PBL model. This study used an experimental method with a One Group Pre-Post Design. The sample of this study was class XI 1 and XI 2 at SMA Negeri 1 Cikarang Timur. Data collection techniques were by using test techniques including giving pretest posttest questions, and non-test techniques including student activity observation sheets, learning implementation observation sheets and student response questionnaires. The results showed an increase in student activity in each meeting in both experimental classes, namely 66%, 70%, 73% for the average experimental class 1, then 61%, 66%, 71% for experimental class 2, student learning outcomes with N-Gain for both classes were 0,62 (moderate) and 0,60 (moderate), person correlation value of 0,406 with a fairly strong interpretation, learning implementation that obtained a very good category and positive student responses to learning. Based on the research data, it can be concluded that the use of the “GenzB “ assisted PBL model is able to increase student activity and learning outcomes, achieve good implementation and there is a relationship between student activity and learning outcomes in the human reproductive system material. 
Development of Interactive E-Modules for Differentiated Learning to Improve Critical Thinking Skills and Student Learning Outcomes on Body Defense System Materials Zahra, Khustiana; Purwantoyo, Eling
Journal of Biology Education Vol. 13 No. 3 (2024): November 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The results of the PISA study in 2015 show that the critical thinking ability of the majority of students in Indonesia is still low. The low critical thinking ability of students is an indicator that determines the quality of student learning outcomes. One of the reasons is that there are not many learning media that are able to facilitate the diversity of student learning that can be accessed by mobile. E-Modules that are made specifically for differentiated learning are media developed to answer these problems. The purpose of this study is to determine the characteristics, feasibility, and effectiveness of interactive e-modules in differentiated learning to improve students' critical thinking skills and learning outcomes. This study refers to the development research design of Borg and Gall which consists of 10 steps, but the researcher only conducts research up to the eighth step, namely Operational Field Testing. Data collection was carried out by interview, questionnaire and test methods (pretest and posttest). The data analysis techniques in this study are descriptive analysis, feasibility percentage analysis and N-Gain test. The e-module developed has a special characteristic, namely the existence of features that support differentiating content, processes and products based on visual and auditory learning styles. The results of the e-module feasibility test by validators of media experts and material experts, both received very feasible criteria with percentages of 99.3% and 93.4%. In the feasibility test by users, very feasible criteria were also obtained, both in the teacher's response and the student's response, with a percentage of 96% and 83.25%, respectively. In the N-Gain test, the results of the e-module were also found to be effective in improving students' critical thinking skills and learning outcomes, with an average class N-Gain score of 0.85. So the conclusion is that the interactive e-module on differentiated learning has proven to be feasible and effective in improving students' critical thinking skills and learning outcomes on the Body Defense System material.
Development of a PBL-Based Mushroom Material E-Module for Biology Learning Class X SMA Siti Zumrotul Muafiah; Irsadi, Andin
Journal of Biology Education Vol. 13 No. 3 (2024): November 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The learning process in the classroom is centered on the teacher and uses the lecture method, causing students to be less interested in following the learning process, and making students less active during learning. And students have difficulty understanding the material on the human reproductive system. This study aims to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of e-modules based on problem-based learning on mushroom material to improve the learning outcomes of high school students. This study uses a Research and Development (RnD) approach that has been modified into 8 steps of development and research consisting of, namely potential and problems, data collection, product design, design validation, design revision, product trials, product revisions, final products. The subjects of this study were students of X7 MA Riyadlotut Thalabah. The results of the validation of the Material Expert on the product were 81.71% (very feasible), and 95% (very feasible) from the Media Expert. The teacher's assessment obtained a percentage of 95.04% (very feasible). The results of the responses from 35 students of class X7 MA Riyadlotut Thalabah obtained an average of 93.68% (very feasible). The percentage of classical completion of MA Riyadlotut Thalabah students from the pretest was 25.71% and the posttest was 85.71%. And 71.42% of students got a range of medium to high N-gain values. Based on the research data, it can be concluded that the PBL-based mushroom E-module is feasible and effective in improving the learning outcomes of high school students.
Development of Plant Bioplastic Learning Media Equipped with QR Codes to Improve Students' Understanding of Biodiversity Material Rahmadani, Riska Arifa; Rudyatmi, Ely
Journal of Biology Education Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

In the Merdeka Curriculum, students are required to explore knowledge and skills from their own experiences. So far, teachers have been using picture, video, and PowerPoint media. Students' understanding of biodiversity is lacking because they do not have direct experience in classifying plants. Therefore, it is necessary to develop plant bioplastic media equipped with QR codes as an effort to improve students' understanding. The purpose of this research is to analyze the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of plant bioplastic learning media equipped with QR codes. This research uses the Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The research was conducted at SMA N 1 Bawang in the Academic Year 2023/2024. The research design used during the implementation phase was the Non-Equivalent Pretest Posttest Control Group Design. The validity of the media and materials was determined using validation questionnaires. The practicality of the media was determined based on teacher and student response questionnaires. The effectiveness of the media was determined based on student test results and student worksheets. Validity and practicality were analyzed descriptively, while effectiveness was analyzed quantitatively. The results of the validator assessment stated that the plant bioplastic media was highly valid. Teachers found the media to be very practical, and all students rated the media as practical or very practical. The Mann-Whitney test revealed that the learning outcomes of the experimental class were significantly higher than those of the control class. The number of students with medium and high N-gain in the experimental class was greater than that in the control class, namely 59% > 39%. Plant bioplastic media equipped with QR codes is valid, practical, and effective in improving students' understanding of biodiversity.
The Effect of Digital Snakes and Ladders of Human Excretion on The Motivation and Analytical Skills of High School Students Zaqiyaturrohmaniah, Alfi; Alimah, Siti
Journal of Biology Education Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The excretory system material is a material that has complex concepts and problems. This complexity requires interesting learning media facilities such as digital snakes and ladders game media. The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of digital snakes and ladders in human excretory system material on motivation and to analyze the influence of digital snakes and ladders in human excretory system material on students' analytical abilities. This research is a quantitative research with a one group pretest-posttest pre-experimental design. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. The population of this study were all class XI students of SMA N 1 Mlonggo. The sample used was 90 students. The instruments used are self-reflection sheets and tests. In this research, student learning motivation was analyzed descriptively quantitatively. Students' analytical abilities were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The research results can be concluded that the average learning motivation after using digital snakes and ladders media is in the high category with a percentage of 79%. The result of students' analytical skills is that Ho is rejected where the probability or significance level is 0.000 (p value ≤ 0.05). This shows that the average pretest and posttest scores are significantly different. Based on these results, it shows that digital snakes and ladders in the human excretory system material have an effect on increasing students' motivation and analytical skills.
Development of Android- Based Biodiversity Learning Media on Application of A Project-Based Learning Model to Increase Student Motivation and Learning Outcomes Muhammad Yusuf I'thisom; Saiful Ridlo
Journal of Biology Education Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The problem of low learning motivation affects student learning outcomes. This is still found in biology learning about biodiversity material in various schools, including SMA N 12 Semarang. These problems can be anticipated by implementing appropriate learning models and applying science and technology to learning. The development of Android-based learning media in project-based learning (PjBL) was chosen as an alternative problem solving. This research aims to produce Android-based learning media for biodiversity material in the application of a project-based learning model to increase student motivation and learning outcomes which is declared effective and valid for increasing student motivation and learning outcomes, as well as knowing student responses to this media. This type of research is Research and Development (R&D) with reference to the ADDIE model. Sampling in this study used a purposive random sampling technique using 2 classes as the experimental and control classes. Data collection was carried out through interviews, questionnaires, test and non-test instruments. Data were analyzed descriptively quantitatively and independently sample t-test or Mann Whitney, and N-Gain. The research results showed that the Android-based learning media developed was declared very valid and suitable for use based on the assessment of expert lecturers and teachers. Learning media was stated to be effective in increasing students' motivation and knowledge learning outcomes with moderate N-Gain, and improving students' skills, but was not effective in increasing attitude scores. The results of students' responses to the practicality of the media include quite practical criteria.
The Effectiveness of the Example Non Example Learning Model assisted by Nearpod Media to Improve the Analysis and Communication Skills of Reproductive System Material Anisatul Latifah; Eling Purwantoyo
Journal of Biology Education Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to analyze the effectiveness of the Example Non Example learning model assisted by Nearpod media to improve students' analysis and communication skills on Reproductive System material. This type of research is a quasi experiment with a non-equivalent control group design with pretest and posttest. The research sample consisted of students of XI MIPA 6 class as the experimental class and XI MIPA 7 as the control class. Data were collected through tests, observations, and questionnaires. The data were analyzed statistically quantitative and test (N-gain). The results showed: 1) the example non example learning model assisted by nearpod media can improve students' analytical skills, this is evidenced by the increase from the pretest to the posttest results of the experimental class higher than the control class, namely in the experimental class getting 65% results while in the control class getting 50% results; 2) the example non example learning model assisted by nearpod media can improve students' communication skills, this is evidenced by the increase in communication observation results of the experimental class at the initial meeting 49% increased at the final meeting to 89%
Development Of LKPD Using Scientific Approach To Improve High School Student’s Understanding Of Concepts And Scientific Thinking Abilities On Excretion System Setyaningsih, Tri; Saptono, Sigit
Journal of Biology Education Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze validity, readability, and effectiveness of the student worksheet using scientific approach to improve understanding concepts and scientific thinking on excretory system material. The research was conducted at SMA N 2 Kebumen with a sample of 70 students of class XI-A and XI-B. The type of this study is Research & Development.  This development was limited to the large scale test. The data collection technique used in this study is the questionnaire method and the pretest and posttest test methods. The result showed that the validity by matrial expert obtained high validity criteria with an average score of 92,5% and an average score by material expert of 88,75% obtained a high valid criterion. The readability test of student’s worksheet was tested on limited students with 9 students of class XI-C Senior High School 2 Kebumen and 1 biology teacher. The result of the response of student obtained 87,03% with very good criteria. The result of teacher response obtained 97,72% with very good criteria. Then the results of the N-Gain data pretest and posttest are included in the high category. Classical completion is 90%. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the student worksheet using scientific approach on excretory system materials is very valid and readability very well and effective in improving understanding concepts and scientific thinking.