scholarly journals Development of Physics Edutainment Website to Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Skills During the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-22
Author(s):  
Sania Salsabila ◽  
Abd. Kholiq

During the Covid-19 pandemic that swept the world including Indonesia, and to improve students' critical thinking skills, it is necessary to have supporting media in the learning process as an edutainment website. This study intends to determine the validity of the edutainment website developed in physics lessons to improve student's critical thinking skills. The research method used is development research with the DDD-E model. This research was only limited to media development, and no practicality and effectiveness tests were carried out. In this study, the validity data were obtained from the results of validation by expert and were analyzed by descriptive quantitative using the category of Likert scale percentage. If the percentage of each aspect is ≥ 61%, then the edutainment website developed can be declared valid. The results of this study are the percentage of validity in the learning aspect of 90.30%, the material aspect of 90.56%, the media aspect of 88.65%, and the critical thinking aspect of 84.70%. Based on this, it can be concluded that the edutainment website is very valid so that it can be used as a physics learning media to improve students' critical thinking skills. The edutainment website can be an alternative learning media by utilizing information technology and hopefully in further research, it can apply edutainment website and perform practicality and effectiveness tests for learning both in class and distance learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Baiq Uswatul Khasanah ◽  
Aris Doyan ◽  
Gunawan Gunawan ◽  
Susilawati Susilawati ◽  
Kartini Kartini ◽  
...  

Abstract: This study aims to produce learning media in high school grade XII science quantum phenomenon material. This research is development research that uses the research and development model of Borg and Gall with ten stages, but in this study only followed until the fifth step. Data from development research results in the form of a percentage of the validity of learning media from the validation sheet in the form of responses and suggestions obtained from the test results by material experts and media experts. This learning media is supported by a syllabus, learning implementation plans, and student worksheets as well as instruments for understanding students' concepts and critical thinking skills. The focus of this research is the validity test by material experts, media experts on the media developed. The results of the learning media validation from the test subjects were declared appropriate for use. Keywords: Learning Media; Quantum Phenomenon; Validation


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-49
Author(s):  
Riki Putra Purnama ◽  
Rena Agustina Denya ◽  
Pina Pitriana ◽  
Shidiq Andhika ◽  
Moh Diki Dermawan Setia ◽  
...  

Practicum activity is a scientific process to find out a phenomenon or validate a concept. HOT-LAB in laboratory activities is useful in improving 4C skills, including Critical Thinking Skills. The number of Modules or E-Modules that use a cookbook of guided laboratory inquiries was less to increase the 4C Skills in supporting the 21st Century skills. This study aimed to design, create and find out the effect of using HOT-LAB-based E-Modules to improve the students’ Critical Thinking Skills. The research method was the ADDIE RnD. Invalidation stage, E-Module that was validated by material and media validators, stated effective, so it was feasible to continue to data collection of students. Data of Critical Thinking Skills used 30 students as subjects whose raw data was analyzed using statistical tests. E-Module obtained a validity score of 83.33% on the material validation and 84.6% on the media validation. Moreover, the statistical test showed that there is a significant change in implementing E-Module, which means that the HOT-LAB-based E-Module improved the students' Critical Thinking Skills.


Author(s):  
Erma Erma ◽  
Henny Dewi Koeswanti ◽  
Sri Giarti

The purpose of this study is to improve students' critical thinking skills using the Problem Based Learning model aided by flash card media. The research method used is a class action research method. The subjects of the study were the 5th grade students of SD St. Theresia Massudirini 77 with 40 students. The results of observations in the pre-cycle that the critical thinking skills of students in the category are quite critical (15%). Based on these problems, the researchers made improvements to the classroom action research, using the Problem Based Learning model aided by Flash Card media. The results showed that the critical thinking skills of students in the quite critical category were (32.5%) in the first cycle and during the second cycle increased to (75%).


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 374
Author(s):  
Endah Sulistyowati ◽  
Fatchur Rohman ◽  
Ibrohim Ibrohim

<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The study was conducted to produce a guided inquiry learning model on ecosystem material and environment pollution aided by handout based on the local potential of mangrove forest Pantai Duta to improve critical thinking skills and environmental awareness. The type of research is development research with reference to the ADDIE development model. The research sample of 64 students of 7<sup>th </sup>class SMPN 2 Paiton. Research data collection using validation sheets, questions about critical thinking skills, and questionnaires. The result of the study state that the guided inquiry learning tool is valid and practical, and can improve critical thinking skills and environmental care attitudes.</p><strong>Abstrak: </strong>Penelitian dilakukan untuk menghasillkan perangkat pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing materi ekosistem dan pencemaran lingkungan berbantuan <em>handout</em> berbasis potensi lokal hutan mangrove Pantai Duta untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dan sikap peduli lingkungan. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan dengan mengacu pada model pengembangan ADDIE. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 64 siswa kelas VII SMPN 2 Paiton. Pengumpulan data penelitian menggunakan lembar validasi, soal kemampuan berpikir kritis, dan angket. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa perangkat pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing valid dan praktis, serta dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dan sikap peduli lingkungan.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
SEPTIAN REFVINDA ARGIANDINI

ABSTRACTCritical thinking skills and writing habits must continue to be taught in each learning activity to maximize the abilities or competencies of students. This reading habit is also very necessary to add students' insights and knowledge before writing scientific papers. With these two components, it can be the first step towards making a good scientific paper. so the purpose of this study was to determine the direct effect of critical thinking skills and reading habits on student writing skills. The research method in this study is a qualitative description of the research method by providing an explanation in the form of a description based on data from various scientific references. With this method the researcher can explain in detail and be arranged how the influence of reading habits and the ability to think critically on the ability to write scientific works of students. Based on data and scientific references collected, analyzed, and studied, the following results were obtained: (1) students 'scientific scientific skills were positively influenced by the level of students' reading habits; (2) the ability to think critically has a direct positive effect on students' scientific writing skills. Thus, the better or higher the interest in reading students and their critical thinking skills, the better the ability to write scientific papers. From the results of this study it can also be seen that the habits of reading and the ability to think critically students are interconnected and have a major influence on the skills of writing scientific papers.Keywords: Reading Habits, Thinking, Critical, Scientific Work,ABSTRAKKemampuan berfikir kfritis dan kebiasaan menulis harus terus diajarkan pada setiap kegiatan pembelajaran untuk memaksimalkan kemampuan atau kompetensi yang dimiliki mahasiwa. Kebiasan memabaca ini juga sangat diperlukan untuk menambah wawasan dan pengetahuan mahasaiwa sebelum menulis karya ilmiah. Dengan kedua komponen ini, dapat menjadi langakah awal untuk membuat karya tulis ilmiah yang bagus. sehingga tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh langsung kemampuan berpikir kritis dan kebiasaan membaca terhadap keterampilan menulis mahasiswa. Metode penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah deskripsi kualitatif yaitu metode riset dengan memberikan penjelasan berupa deskripsi berdasarkan data dari berbagai referensi ilmiah. Dengan metode ini peneliti dapat menjelaskan secara rinci dan tersusun bagaimana pengaruh kebiasaan membaca dan kemampuan berfikir kritis terhadap kemampuan menulis karya ilmiah mahasaiswa. Berdasarkan data dan referensi ilmiah yang dikumpulkan, dianalisis, dan dikaji, didapatkan hasil sebagai berikut: (1) keterampilan me¬nu¬lis ilmiah mahasiswa secara positif dipengaruhi tingkat kebiasaan membaca mahasiswa; (2) kemampuan ber¬pikir kritis berpengaruh positif lang¬sung terhadap keterampilan menulis il¬mi¬ah mahasiswa. Dengan demikian, semakin baik atau semakin tinggi minat baca mahasiswa dan kemampuan berpikir kritisnya, maka semakin baik pula kemampuan menulis karya tulis ilmiahnya. Dari hasil penelitian ini juga dapat diketahui bahwa kebiasan membaca dan kemamouan berfikir kritis mahasiswa saling berhubungan dan berpengaruh besar terhadap keterampilan menulis karya ilmiah. Kata Kunci: Kebiasaan Membaca, Berfikir, Kritis, Karya Ilmiah,


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-264
Author(s):  
Amelia Lestari ◽  
Elsa Lisanti ◽  
Rizhal Hendi Ristanto

This study aimed to develop guided discovery learning-based android learning media to improve critical thinking skills. The developed biology learning media was applied to the nervous system material. The discussion of the physiology of the nervous system is one of the difficult biological materials to understand because it includes the organization and structure of neurons and their functions, ion pump mechanisms when neurons are at rest, action potential mechanisms, mechanisms for neurons to communicate with other cells in the synapses, and organization of the nervous system. This study used research and development (RD) with a method developed by Thiagarajan, namely the 4D model with stages: define, design, develop and disseminate. The stages of this study are limited to the development stage. The results showed that the media was feasible with media, language, and a material expert validation of   3.5, 3.8, and 3.3, respectively.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 3007-3011
Author(s):  
Alpi Zaidah ◽  
◽  
Ermila Mahariyanti ◽  

This study aims to obtain a valid scientific-based physics learning module to improve critical thinking skills in Dynamic Fluid material for high school/MA students. This study uses a research development design and approach or is included in development research. In this study, a scientific-based physics learning module was developed. The development of this module refers to the development of the (4-D model) proposed by Thiagarajan. This model consists of 4 development stages, namely (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). However, this study is only limited to the development stage, namely the validation stage. The validation test is a theoretical validation. Namely, assurance carried out by experts in their fields. The confirmation includes material, media, language, teacher and peer validation. The research results found that the physics-based learning module was scientifically based on improving critical thinking skills in Dynamic Fluid material for high school / MA students, which were developed to meet the validity criteria. In conclusion, the physics-based learning module to improve critical thinking skills in Dynamic Fluid material for high school / MA students is very well developed.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Dedy Dwi Setyawan ◽  
Ali Mustadi

The condition of the students’ critical thinking skills in the Kowangbinangun State Elementary School has impacted their learning results. Departing from this situation, a study for improving the students’ critical thinking skills and learning results by using hidrorium as the media should be conducted. Within the conduct of the study, the approach that had been adopted was the classroom action research. Then, the instruments that had been implemented were the test instrument, namely the test items for measuring the achievement of the students’ learning results, and the non-test instrument, namely the assignment assessment rubric for measuring the students’ critical thinking skills level. Furthermore, the data analysis method that had been adopted was the descriptive-comparativee method. Within the first cycle, 4% of the students belonged to the “Very High” category, 14% of the students belonged to the “High” category, and 82% of the students belonged to the “Low” category; as a result, 33% of the students met the passing grade while 67% of the students did not meet the passing grade. The research in the first cycle improved the students’ critical thinking skills and thus 14% of the students belonged to the “Very High” category, 57% of the students belonged to the “High” category, and 29% of the students belonged to the “Low” category. Following up the improvement, the learning results of the students showed that 64% of the students met the passing grade whereas 36% of the students did not meet the passing grade. In the second cycle, the students’ critical thinking skills also improved since 86% of the students belonged to the “Very High” category and 14% of the students belonged to the “High” category. Thus, the students’ learning results improved as well with 82% of the students met the passing grade and 18% of the students did not meet the passing grade.


Author(s):  
Irnin Agustina Dwi Astuti ◽  
Dasmo Dasmo ◽  
Nurullaeli Nurullaeli

The aims of the research concerned here were to the influence of using pocket mobile learning on improvement in students critical thinking skills. Pocket mobile learning is a learning media using mobile devices. This research is the quasy experiment using post test only for control group design.The independent variable is learning media in which the control group applied powerpoint, while the trearment group applied mobile pocket learning. The  research  data  were  analyzed  by  means  of  ANOVA  with  the  significance  level  of  5%.  Based on analysis and research results can be concluded that pocket mobile learning media of specifically physics material about dynamics of motion could improve students critical thinking skills.


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