Development of INoSIT (Integration Nature of Science in Inquiry with Technology) Learning Models to Improve Science Literacy: A Preliminary studies

Has successfully created the INoSIT learning paradigm to increase students' science literacy competency. This design aims to integrate information and communication technology (ICT) with inquiry and nature of science (NoS) models to teach scientific literacy to junior high school students using a multi-representation method. The BSCS 5E model (Involvement of Biological Science Curriculum Study, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation) and the IBL model (Investigation-based learning) have many phases whose implementation requires many processes. So, the INoSIT model is designed to simplify multiple phases or sub-phases. As a result, IBL (inquiry-based learning) is ineffective and inefficient in terms of learning time. It is also challenging to teach scientific literacy of abstract concepts using this method. The study employs a descriptive analysis method in conjunction with a literature review pattern. The INoSIT model with the syntax Eliciting, Hypothesis, Testing Hypothesis, Elucidation, and Reflection was created from the results of the investigation of the weaknesses of the BSCS 5E (Biological Science Curriculum Study Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation) and the IBL (Inquiry-based learning) models. To construct students' knowledge of literacy and the study is anticipated to contribute to creativity, originality, and the development of a proclivity for inquiry and research

Implementation of STEM-Based Learning for Strengthening Science Literacy of Students

This study aims to analyze the STEM approach in learning to strengthen the scientific literacy of students. The method used in this research is qualitative research with data collection techniques, namely literature studies. The data collection method is by reading, identifying, and analyzing, then categorizing, classifying, and describing. In this research, the study of relevant journals, articles, are used to find out how to increase students’ science literacy by using STEM in elementary schools. Based on the results of research, the literature study states that the use of STEM-based learning effectively improves the student's science literacy. The results of the research analysis showed that the results of the pretest scores of students had low concept understanding in the experimental class and the control class. After being given treatment, the results of the posttest scores showed a significant increase in the experimental class

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Finland, A Package Deal: Disciplinary Climate in Science Classes, Science Dispositions and Science Literacy

Finland’s educational prowess, though tempered by recent international assessments, has remained intact. This report focused on lessons that could be learned regarding secondary-level science education from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2015, science-focused assessment. That PISA iteration included not only science literacy but also students’ science dispositions (epistemology, enjoyment, interest, and self-efficacy) and the schools’ science climate measures (disciplinary climate and teaching support). Due to the hierarchical nature of the PISA data, multilevel models were employed in this Finnish study, involving 5582 students from 167 schools. Science dispositions (as outcome measures) were differently associated with teaching support and disciplinary climate (epistemology with neither; enjoyment and interest, with both). Science literacy (as an outcome measure) was associated with all four science dispositions, whether modeled with each science disposition separately or all four simultaneously. Science literacy was also associated with the disciplinary climate in science classes for all tested models. We concluded that, in the Finnish context, science dispositions and the disciplinary climate were predictive of science literacy. Furthermore, we presented evidence from the literature indicating that these conclusions may well extend to other international contexts.

Science rejection in Greece: Spirituality predicts vaccine scepticism and low faith in science in a Greek sample

Recent research has identified spirituality as an important contributor to vaccine scepticism and low faith in science, particularly in WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic) nations. In the present study, we further tested the generalizability of these findings in a religious South-Eastern European country – Greece, with more extensive measures of key constructs. We replicate previous work using measures of improved construct validity. Spirituality was found to be the strongest predictor of vaccine scepticism and low faith in science. In addition, low science literacy was also predictive of vaccine rejection. Climate change scepticism was not associated with spirituality but with political conservatism, which corroborates previous findings. These results provide further evidence for two previously made observations: science scepticism is heterogeneous, and spirituality is an important factor in shaping science rejection.

DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE-LITERACY BASED POCKET BOOK ON GLOBAL WARMING MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

This study aims to describe the validity and responses of students to the development of a science literacy-based pocket book on global warming material for seventh grade of junior high school students. This research is a type of Research and Development which refers to the 4-D Thiagarajan model (Define, Design, Develop and Disseminate). The data collection instrument used a validation questionnaire conducted by the validators (materials, media and users) and a student response questionnaire through two stages, namely a small- scale response test and a large-scale response test. Based on the results of validation by material validators, media validators and users (teachers) were declared very valid with an average percentage of the three validators of 92.12%. The results of the responses of small-scale students were 96.45%. The large scale of 88.24% showed that the responses of students were very interesting to the development of a science literacy-based pocket book on global warming materials for junior high school students.

Using Quizizz in Learning Assesment with Science Literacy Oriented in Science Learning

In the covid-19 era, activities are forced to be done from home, including learning activities. Because of the limited network, students' interest in doing assignments becomes low. Thus teachers tend to ignore the assessment of learning outcomes during the pandemic. Even though assess learning outcomes is very important to do, one of them is a daily test which aims to find out the extent to which students understand the lesson. This study aims to determine the use of the Quizizz applicationwith science literacy oriented as a media for assessing learning outcomes during the study. The research method used is applied research, namely by implementing the Quizizz application in science literacy for online assessment. The data collection method used was a questionnaire. Quantitative data collection was obtained with closed questions. Questionnare is given after students doing daily tests using Quizizz with science literacy oriented. The daily test consists of 20 multiple choice questions of Motion with 10 literacy discourses. The result of daily test is devided into three part, namely high, medium and low. Based on the result of daily test 13 students who get high accuracy score, 9 students in medium cluster and 8 students in low cluster. Overall students give positive responses to using Quizizz with science literacy oriented and agree to be used in the daily test. Based on students perceptions, the use of Quizizz is very interest and science literacy help them remember what they have learned.. However, there needs to be assistance from the teacher when new students use Quizizz for the first time.

Analysis of Science Literacy Ability and Teachers' Capability in Implementation of Learning by Science Literacy Oriented in Islamic Kindergarten at Bangko City

This study aims to determine the analysis of scientific literacy skills and the ability of teachers in developing science literacy-oriented learning in Islamic Kindergartens in Bangko City. This study uses a quantitative approach with survey techniques. Data analysis was carried out by means of quantification on each measured aspect and continued with descriptive analysis. Based on the data and discussion as described above, at the end of this study it can be concluded that in general the ability of Islamic Kindergarten teachers in Bangko City is evenly distributed in each category. The scientific literacy ability of teachers with category "A" is 8 people or about 22.22%. There are 9 teachers with literacy ability categories "B" and "C" each or about 25%, while the rest, as many as 10 people or around 27.78% are categorized as "D". In the aspect of teacher ability in developing science literacy-based learning, it is dominated by teachers with the ability category "D", as many as 12 people or about 33.33%, then followed by teachers with category "B" abilities as many as 10 people or about 27.27%. In the third place are teachers with the ability category "C" as many as 9 people or about 25%, and the rest are teachers group with category "A", which is as many as 5 people or about 13.89%. Therefore, the improvement and development of teachers' scientific literacy skills still needs to be improved

ANALISIS VALIDITAS PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN MODEL OrDeP2E UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI SAINS SISWA MAS AL-MUTAQIN WOLOWARU

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kevalidan perangkat pembelajaran fisika model OrDeP2E pada materi gelombang bunyi untuk melatihkan kemampuan literasi Sains siswa MAS Al-Mutaqin Wolowaru. Perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan dinilai oleh dua orang. Data validasi diperoleh menggunakan penilaian perangkat dengan kategori 1-4. Penelitian ini mengacu pada pengembangan model 4-D. Perangkat yang divalidasi yaitu a) RPP, b) BAS, c) LKS, dan d) Tes Kemampuan Literasi Sains. Hasil analisis data yang sudah divalidasi menunjukkan bahwa a) RPP mendapatkan skor 3,34 (valid), a) BAS mendapatkan skor 3,52 (valid), c) LKS mendapatkan skor 3,47 (valid), d) tes kemampuan literasi sains mendapatkan skor 3,70 (sangat valid). Hasil analisis perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan layak digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan literasi sains siswa MAS Al-Mutaqin Wolowaru. Kata kunci: Model Pembelajaran OrDeP2E; Validitas Perangkat Pembelajaran Fisika. ABSTRACTThis study aims to analyze the validity of the OrDeP2E model of physics learning on sound wave material to train the science literacy skills of MAS Al-Mutaqin Wolowaru students. The learning tools developed were assessed by two people. Validation data were obtained using device ratings with categories 1-4. This study refers to the development of a 4-D model. The validated tools are a) lesson plans, b) BAS, c) worksheets, and d) Science Literacy Ability Test. The results of data analysis that have been validated show that a) RPP scores 3.34 (valid), a) BAS scores 3.52 (valid), c) LKS scores 3.47 (valid), d) tests of scientific literacy skills get a score of 3.70 (very valid). The results of the analysis of the learning tools developed are suitable to be used to improve the scientific literacy skills of MAS Al-Mutaqin Wolowaru students. Keywords: OrDeP2E Learning Model; The Validity of Physics Learning Devices.

E-LS on The Subject of Temperature: The First Work of a Science-Physics Teacher at Siti Aminah Junior High School Surabaya

The effect of COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia requires learning that is usually done face-to-face has turned into online learning. For teachers, the implementation of online learning requires engaging media so that learning becomes more various and exciting. This study aims to analyse the validity of the science literacy-based e-book, which will later be called E-LS. The first work of the Science-Physics teacher at Siti Aminah Junior High School Surabaya can train students’ scientific literacy skills. This study using a research method with the DDD-E design (Decide, Design, Develop, Evaluate). Based on the data analysis that has been done, we obtained descriptive-quantitatively using the Likert scale percentage score criteria. The results show that the percentage of validity in the aspect of Curriculum Conformity of 91.30 % (very valid). The material aspect is 93.45 % (very valid). The language aspect is 91.67 % (very valid). The media design aspect of 91.91 % (very valid). Scientific literacy aspect of 87.50 % (very valid). Overall the level of validity of the E-LS has an average of 91.17 % (very valid). It can be concluded that the E-LS media (temperature topic) is very suitable for use as a science-physics learning medium to train science literacy for junior high school students.