Development of simple science kits as dynamic electricity learning media for junior high school

The aim of this study is to produce Simple IPA KIT as science learning media for dynamic electricity material. This Simple IPA KIT contains several puzzle blocks that could be set into several electrical circuits. The type of the study was Research and Development, which refers to the model of Puslitjaknov (a team in the Center for Policy and Inovation Studies). The five-scales Likert questionnaire were used to obtain the data. The product was assessed by the media and material experts, physics teachers and high school students. The result of media experts showed a percentage value of 85%, in “Very Good” category, while it was 80% in “Good” category for material expert assessment. Meanwhile, the responses of teachers and students showed 95.6% and 84%, respectively, with “Very Good” category. It indicates that the Simple KIT media is suitable for learning media.

PENDAMPINGAN PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS KIT IPA UNTUK PEMBELAJARAN FISIKA DI SMPN 2 SEKOTONG

ABSTRAKKegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan guna meningkatkan kemampuan penggunaan dan pemanfaatan set eksperimen Komponen Instrumen Terpadu (KIT) IPA untuk penggalian konsep-konsep dasar Fisika siswa melalui pembelajaran berbasis eksperimen. Kegiatan pengabdian dilaksanakan di SMPN 2 Sekotong Kabupaten Lombok Barat, dengan peserta guru-guru Fisika dan siswa-siswa kelas 8. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah direct instruction, cooperative learning dan diskusi. Adapun set eksperimen yang digunakan adalah KIT IPA untuk materi Mekanika, Panas dan Hidrostatistika, Optik, dan Listrik Magnet. Pada kegiatan ini peserta memperoleh pengetahuan tentang metode pembelajaran berbasis eksperimen dan keterampilan merakit serta memodifikasi KIT IPA yang dapat digunakan untuk mendukung pembelajaran Sains. Dengan demikian, pembelajaran Sains akan menjadi pembelajaran yang menyenangkan dan diharapkan meningkatkan minat dan prestasi belajar siswa. Kata kunci: KIT; konsep fisika; eksperimen; ketrampilan; minat belajar. ABSTRACTThis community service activity is carried out to improve the ability to use the IPA Integrated Instrument Components (IIC) experimental set to explore the student basic concepts of physics through experiment-based learning. This activity was carried out at SMPN 2 Sekotong West Lombok Regency with participants from physics teachers and 8th-grade students. The method that used is direct instruction, cooperative learning and discussion. The experimental set used is the IPA IIC for the materials of Mechanics, Heat and Hydrostatic, Optics, and Magnetic Electricity. In this activity, participants gain knowledge about experimental based learning methods and skills of assembling and modifying science KITs that can be used to support science learning. Thus, science learning will be fun learning and it is expected to increase student interest and learning achievement. Keywords: IIC; physics concept; experiment; skills; learning interest.

The Improvement of The Competency of Science Teachers Using Science KIT: Optimizing Scientific Learning

Based on observations and interviews with a science teacher at a junior high school in Pesisir Selatan Regency, it is known that there are still many science teachers who have not carried out practicum activities in scientific learning. Science kits are rarely used by teachers in science learning. The main reason is that the competence of science teachers in operating the science kit is still low. To improve the competence of science teachers in using KIT, it is very necessary to carry out activities to optimize the use of KIT for science teachers. The purpose of this study was to improve the competence of science teachers in using IPA KIT as a support for scientific learning. This type of research is a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest using multiple choice test instruments at the beginning and at the end of the study. From the results of this study, it is known that there is an increase in the competence of science teachers in using science kits, with the percentage increase of 29.25%.

The Use of Natural Sciences Kits in Distance Learning for Higher Education of Bachelor of Elementary School Teacher Education Program

The teaching and learning process of natural science cannot be separated from practicum activities. Likewise, the practicum activities of natural science in bachelor of Elementary School Teacher Education Program have their own characteristics. This study aims at examining the use of Natural Science Kits in the implementation of the practicum of natural sciences with the provisions contained in the practicum of natural sciences college subject of bachelor of Elementary School Teacher Education Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Terbuka. This study is categorized as a qualitative descriptive research. This study involved 177 undergraduate students of bachelor of Elementary School Teacher Education Program, UT, which is spread across five (5) regional offices of UT, and it conducted from March to December 2018. The results of this study showed that it can be concluded that the practicum of natural science in elementary schools can be carried out using the Natural Science Kits belonging to bachelor of Elementary School Teacher Education Program, UT, although the Natural Science Kits and its management activities still needs to be improved and refined.

Optimalisasi Penggunaan Alat Peraga Dalam Pembelajaran Ipa Di Min Ngestiharjo Wates

The research aimed to discover the optimization of the use of the science kits in MIN Ngestiharjo Wates based on (1) the general condition of the school, including teachers’ and students’ condition, (2) the completeness of the science kits and it’s instructions, covering their conditions when received and their recent conditions, (3) the number and the use of the science kits in science study, (4) the frequency of the use of the science kits, (5) teachers’ knowledge of using the science kits, (6) teachers’ experiences in attending the training, and (7) teachers’ experiences and their opinions in using the science kits in science study. This research used the quantitative approach by the ki nd of survey research categories. Data were collected using questionnaires, observation, and interview to the officers. The instrument validity was assessed using the volume validities while the reliability was assessed using the triangulation method. Data were analyzed using the descriptive analysis technique. Findings show that the using of the science kits is not optimal based on, first, the general condition of the school covering the comparison between total students and science kits is not in adequate condition and the number of the teachers is already adequate, nevertheless, their overall qualification was inadequate. Second, the number of the science kits was in complete condition but the instructions covering the science kits were good when they’re received and partly, they’re damaged (25.0%). Third, the science kits are used in some of the science Study (66.7%) and the use of them in group practical activities was lack (66.7%) meanwhile they were precisely adequate for the demonstration (33.3%). Fourth, the average utilization frequency of science kits is 12 times maximum usage. Fifth, the respondents already understood the goal of using the science kits. Sixth, there were only small part of the respondents attended the upgrading activities. Lastly, the respondents experienced some obstacles in using the science kits covering the science kits packages are not adequate enough, the lack of science kits upgrading activities, and the needs for more times in using the science kits so that the respondents propose the problemalternative solutions such as increasing the teachers equaling program, upgrading the science kits, improving the KKG qualities, teachers’ sharing, and other materials of references or associated (already performed). Otherwise, it is necessary to conduct the technical guidance especially for science teachers, improving the science upgrading program, improving the KKG qualities, increment the number of science kits, and separated timing allocation (hasn’t been performed).