scholarly journals Improving Undergraduate Science Education Students’ Argumentation Skills through Debates on Socioscientific Issues

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 428-438
Author(s):  
M. Martini ◽  
W. Widodo ◽  
A. Qosyim ◽  
M. A. Mahdiannur ◽  
B. Jatmiko
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Socioscientific Issues ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
T Test ◽  
Classroom Setting ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Undergraduate Science ◽  
Normalized Gain

This research aims to examine undergraduate students’ argumentation skills during and after the learning process in the classroom setting and their responses toward the implementation of socioscientific issues (SSI) through debate in the learning process. This research involved 32 undergraduate students and implemented design-based research with pretest and posttest in a natural classroom setting using three topics of SSI debate that widely discussed in Indonesia: Nuclear Powerplant (Topic 1), Food Preservation (Topic 2), and Genetically Modified Organism (Topic 3). Data was collected using observation sheets, tests, and questionnaires. Observation is to measure argumentation ability when applying the debate method in class settings, the test measures the improvement of argumentation skills, and questionnaires measure students’ responses to the application of the debate method. In this study, argumentation scores were obtained from six indicators and divided by a maximum score of 24 times 100. Normalized gain (N-gain) was calculated to determine the effectiveness of the intervention in the classroom. T-test was also conducted to test the significance of the differences in the pretest and posttest results on argumentation skills.  The results obtained in this study are: the argumentation skills score during the learning process for six groups were 95, 80.6, 90.3, 95, 83.3, and 77.5; the mean score of pretest and posttest were 52.22 ± 6.62 and 85.78 ± 4.72. The consistency of opinions shows the change from “agree” to “disagree” for Topics 1 and 3. The undergraduate students agree and consistently agree toward Topic 2. The paired t-test result also shows that the intervention statistically has a significant difference between the two means, indicating that the undergraduate students’ argumentation skills are better than before the intervention. Otherwise, most of the undergraduate students respond positively toward the implementation of the debate related to SSI. Despite some limitations, the debate on SSI can improve argumentation skills in classroom settings, especially in science education majors.

scholarly journals The Application of Cultural Model for Literacy through Legends to Enhance Speaking Ability of Second Semester English Students of Sriwijaya University

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 710-716
Author(s):  
Fitri Suci Puspita Sari Sari ◽  
Rita Inderawati ◽  
Zuraida Blani
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cultural Model ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
English Students

This study aimed to find out whether or not there was any significant difference in speaking ability of the students who were taught by implementing CML (Cultural Model for Literacy) through legends and those who were not. The sample was 41 undergraduate students enrolled in English course at FKIP of Sriwijaya University which were taken by purposive sampling method from 85 total of population. This study used one of the quasi-experimental designs that were pretest posttest non equivalent control group or comparison group design. The students were divided into two groups the experimental and control groups. The experimental group was required to do some phases in treatment of 16 meetings including pre-test and posttest in accordance with introducing new model of teaching speaking that was CML through legends. The data were obtained through speaking test by measuring their oral interpretations to know the students speaking ability. The test was administered twice as pre-test and post-test in both groups. The results indicated that there were any significant differences at level 0.05 level found in the data which were analyzed by using paired sample t-test (t=12.156>t-table=2.080) and independent sample t-test (t=3.252, p<0.05). The results also showed that CML through legends could enhance students speaking ability of the second semester English students of Sriwijaya University.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Using Kahoot in Basic Graphic Design Subject to Students’ Attention Levels and Learning Achievement

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yope Bintang Anugerah ◽  
Agus Efendi ◽  
Dwi Maryono
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Graphic Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Data ◽  
T Test ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Normalized Gain ◽  
Improve Student Learning

<p>The research aims to (1) find out the differences on attention levels of students between using Kahoot and without using learning media in Basic Graphic Design subjects, (2) knowing the effectiveness of using Kahoot in Basic Graphic Design subjects compared to without using learning media in terms of student learning achievement, (3) knowing the level of students’ attention between using the Kahoot compared to without using learning media in Basic Graphic Design subjects. The population of this research were students of Multimedia class in SMK Negeri 3 Surakarta. The sample were from X MM 1, X MM 2, and XI MM 1. This type of research is quantitative research. This research uses the quasi-experimental design method, with pretest-posttest control design experiment. The sampling technique uses simple random sampling. Research data collection techniques use tests to determine student learning achievements before and after being given treatment, and questionnaires to determine the level of attention of students before and after being given treatment, other than that carried out observations and interviews as supporting data. The research data use test and questionnaires which were distributed to the experimental class and the control class consisted of 36 students for each class. Hypothesis testing uses an independent t-test to see the differences of attention levels between students who follow the learning process by using Kahoot and those who follow the learning process without using learning media. Then a normalized gain test was carried out to see the effectiveness of using Kahoot to improve student learning achievement. The result showed that: 1) there were differences in the attention levels between the experimental class and the control class as evidenced by the results of the t-test &gt;Ttable 6.699 &gt; 2.6479(70). 2) using Kahoot is effective to improve student learning achievement as evidenced by the results of the normalized gain test in experimental class which has a medium criterion of 0.60 compared to the control class which has a low criterion of 0.03.</p>

scholarly journals Attitudes Towards Blended Learning : A Study of Leadership Training Education (Diklat PIM) IV Year 2018 Training Participants

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Nadya Megawati Rachman ◽  
Caterin Magdalena Simamora ◽  
Ratnaningsih Hidayati
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Capacity Development ◽  
T Test ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
One Way Anova

The advancement of information technology is one of the driving factors for implementing e-Government. Nevertheless, the learning process in government official capacity development is now conceivably conducted online. This research aims to discover government officials' attitudes towards blended learning in a population of 40 respondents of Leadership Training Education or   Diklat PIM IV in 2018. This research is conducted with a quantitative methodology approach. The T-test used to test the first research hypotheses. A one-way ANOVA was performed for examining the second and third hypotheses. The result shows there is a favorable attitude towards blended learning among the Diklat PIM IV 2018 training participants. There are significant differences in attitudes toward blended learning based on gender but there is no significant difference in attitudes towards blended learning based on age classification.

scholarly journals Comparison of Creativity and Self-Esteem in Students with Employed and Household Mothers

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Maryam Safara ◽  
Zeinab Blori Alkaran ◽  
Mojtaba Salmabadi ◽  
Najmieh Rostami
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
T Test ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The University

Objective: The present study was carried out to compare creativity and self-esteem in the university students with employed and household mothers in academic years 2014-2015. Method: This research is a descriptive one which is of comparative-casual type. The statistical population includes all undergraduate students of Azad universities of Roudhen, Shahr-e Ray Central Tehran and national universities of Al-Zahra, Shahid Beheshti and Vali-e Asr that among them 240 students (120 males and 120 females) were selected by random and available sampling method. To collect the data, Arjmand’s (2003) questionnaire of creativity and Copper-Smith’s (1967) self-esteem questionnaire were used. To test the hypotheses, independent t-test was used. Findings: The results showed that there is a significant difference between self-esteem in students with employed and household mothers. Also, a significant difference was not observed between the rate of creativity in students with employed and household mothers. Conclusion: The results of the present research can be used to provide proper strategies for mothers, instructors, and those who are relevant with educational affairs to enhance the quality of education, to nurture and flourish creativity and self-esteem in individuals.

scholarly journals MODEL QUANTUM WRITING BERBASIS KECERDASAN INTERPERSONAL DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MENULIS ARTIKEL (EKSPERIMEN KUASI PADA SISWA SMA TALENTA BANDUNG)

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (01) ◽  
pp. 49-58
Author(s):  
Rendy Triandy ◽  
Aries Setia Nugraha ◽  
Adi Rustandi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Significant Difference

The aim of this research was to determine the profile of learning, the learning process and the effectiveness of the application of quantum writing model based of interpersonal intelligence in teaching high school students write articles on subjects Talenta Bandung High School. The reseach design used is Nonequivalen (pretest-posttest) Control Group Design, which is a quasi-experimental research using all subjects in the study group (intac group) for treatment, instead of using subjects drawn randomly. Data collection instruments used were a matter of a test to measure the ability to write articles and guides observation and interviews. Analysis data technique used was Statistic Descrivtif, t test (paired-sample t-test) and independent sample t-test using SPSS version 22. The results showed that the learning profile is still using the curriculum KTSP, while directing students to the learning process easier to develop ideas into writing through the application of quantum writing model based of interpersonal intelligence. Hypothesis test results mean gain score on the test t-table  is 0, 001 is smaller than the real level of testing (α) of 0.05, which means that Ho refused and Ha is received, there is a significant difference between the results of the experimental class learning with learning outcomes in control class. This shows that the quantum writing model of based interpersonal intelligence can improve students' ability to write articles in Indonesian subjects in Talenta Bandung high school.

scholarly journals The Proficiency of Undergraduates in Utilizing Social Media for Learning in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Amos Ochayi Onojah ◽  
Omotayo Olabo Obielodan ◽  
Adenike Aderogba Onojah ◽  
Akinkunmi Solomon Ajala ◽  
Roseline Enuwa Sotuminu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
T Test ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Students use social media for social activities more than learning but studies on the proficiency for learning has been less researched. This study therefore assessed the undergraduate students’ proficiency’ level of utilizing social media for learning in Nigeria. The study employed the quantitative research method. Four hundred and fifty (450) respondents were randomly sampled across universities in Nigeria on which a structured questionnaire was administered on the students. The research questions were answered using mean, while t-test statistic was used to test the two hypotheses. Results of the research revealed that the proficiency level of undergraduates on the utilization of social media for learning was high and there was no significant difference between male and female undergraduates' utilization and undergraduates' proficiency towards the utilization of social media for learning. The study concluded that undergraduate students have good proficiency level on the utilization of social media for learning. Abstrak Siswa-siswa sekarang banyak menggunakan media sosial sekadar untuk aktivitas sosial ketimbang belajar, hanya saja kajian untuk hal ini relatif minim. Penelitian ini mengkaji tingkat kemahiran mahasiswa S1 dalam penggunaan media sosial untuk pembelajaran di Nigeria. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan melibatkan 450 responden yang dipilih secara acak dari seluruh universitas di Nigeria menggunakan kuesioner terstruktur untuk para siswa. Pertanyaan penelitian ini dijawab menggunakan rata-rata dan analisis statistik t-test digunakan untuk menguji hipotesisnya. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa level kemahiran/penguasaan mahasiswa dalam menggunakan media sosial untuk pembelajaran tinggi dan tidak ada perbedaan antara mahasiswa laki-laki dan perempuan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa mahasiswa S1 memiliki tingkat kemahiran yang bagus dalam menggunakan media sosial untuk pembelajaran.

scholarly journals Undergraduate information literacy self-efficacy: a cross-sectional study of Cambodian provincial universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheyvuth Seng ◽  
May Kristine Jonson Carlon ◽  
Jeffrey Cross ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
T Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Information And Communication

Introduction. This paper examines the information literacy self-efficacy of undergraduate students at provincial universities in Cambodia, and to determine whether there are significant differences in information literacy self-efficacy in terms of sex, academic year, faculty and university. Method. We adapted the information literacy self-efficacy skills survey by Kurbanoglu and administered to 1,009 undergraduate students at three public provincial universities to measure their confidence on information literacy. Analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistics using independent sample t-test (t-test) and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to analyse the responses. Results. The results indicated that the information literacy self-efficacy of provincial universities in Cambodia was low as the mean scores were lower than the midpoint value of the original scale. Significant differences were also observed across the faculties and universities. This study revealed no significant difference of information literacy self-efficacy between male and female students. However, significant difference was observed between universities due to the performance of infrastructures and supporting funds. Conclusions. The findings indicated that undergraduate students at the provincial universities in Cambodia exhibited low confidence in information literacy. Policy making on information and communication technologies should be well implemented to provide practical skills to students from first to fourth year.

scholarly journals Perception of Ecotourism among Undergraduate Students of Agricultural Science in Tai Solarin University of Education and Olabisi Onabanjo University

1970 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-170
Author(s):  
I O Ewebiyi ◽  
A A Akinsulu ◽  
A Aderinto
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Agricultural Science ◽  
T Test ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study investigated the perception of ecotourism among undergraduate students of Agricultural Science of Tai Solarin University of Education and Olabisi Onabanjo University. The study followed a survey design. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire from a sample of 132 respondents. It was analysed using descriptive statistics and a t-test. Participation in ecotourism was found to be high (55.3%). Visitation, sightseeing and trekking were the modal ecotourism activities. Insecurity, low interest, high costs and lack of time were the main hindrances to participation in ecotourism. It was concluded that most (75%) of the respondents had a favourable disposition towards ecotourism in the study area. Significant difference (t= -4.162, p=0.000) existed in perception of ecotourism in the two universities. Intensification of ecotourism awareness, funding of ecotourism, inclusion of ecotourism in higher education curricula, ecotourism advocacy and programmes that will encourage students’ participation in ecotourism activities are recommended.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE DIGITAL MODULE BASED ON SCIENTIFIC LITERACY

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Retna Kusuma Astuti ◽  
Muriani Nur Hayati
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Reading Level ◽  
T Test ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Integrated Science ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Digital Module

<span lang="EN-US"><em>Student quality of Science education program<span>  </span>in the University of Pancasakti Tegal which is prepared to be science teacher candidates in junior high school in the future needs to be enhanced, because they must improve student scientific literacy ability.<span>  </span>Students were expected to have scientific literacy competence and advanced in internet technology. Thus, research objectives were determining validity, reading level, and module effectiveness. It was development research. Subject of this reasearch is Students of Science Education study program in University of Pancasakti Tegal, semester IV, 2017/2018 academic year. The first step was fulfilling validity criteria, reading level and then trying out to determine learning effectiveness. Data analyze used judgment expert method, t-test and gain test. It concluded that the Integrated Science digital module based on scientific literacy was valid for learning with a score of 26 (high), easy understanding in reading level , it was useful to enhance cognitive learning outcome students that<span>  </span>could be seen from classical learning outcome total of experiment class of 82.35% and control class of 52.94%. Gain result and t-test showed that there was a significant difference between experiment class and control class, it was 4.057, gain test for experiment class was g = 0.31and control class of g = 0.24.</em></span>

scholarly journals Correlation between Beliefs on Translation and the Use of It as an English Learning Strategy

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
pp. 196-209
Author(s):  
Mega Fariziah Nur Humairoh ◽  
Febrina Rizky Agustina
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
T Test ◽  
Correlational Study ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Efl Students

This current study focuses its investigation on the correlation between students’ beliefs about the use of translation as an English learning strategy and the strategic use of translation in learning English by EFL students in Indonesia. This current study is aimed 1) to investigate the correlation between students’ beliefs and the use of translation as a learning strategy 2) to examine the developmental of the use of translation as a learning strategy across different year of study. One hundred seventeen undergraduate students, consisting 67 freshmen and 50 sophomores participated in this correlational study. The data were collected by frequency of an Indonesian Version of the Inventory for Beliefs about Translation for beliefs measurement and the Inventory for Translation as a Learning Strategy. Correlation and t-test were employed in the study.  Correlation analysis reveals that a strong positive correlation between students’ beliefs about translation and their use of translation as learning strategy. T-test finds the significant difference in the use of translation as learning strategy between freshman and sophomore learner.

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