Construction of learning tools based on the sets approach to empower students' environmental literacy on ecological materials

The development of learning tools with a SETS approach is considered important to foster student interest in learning and critical thinking as well as to instill and improve the level of environmental literacy of Indonesian students which is still relatively low. This study aims to determine the analysis of the needs of SETS-based learning tools, to know the process of developing SETS-based learning tools, and to determine the validity and reliability of SETS-based learning tools. The development in this study uses a 4-D model development with stages, namely define, design, develop, and disseminate. Then it is reduced to 3-D with the stages of define (defining), design (design), develop (development). This research produces a product in the form of learning tools, namely RPP (Learning Implementation Plan) and SETS-based modules. The lesson plans and modules that have been developed are then validated by five validators, namely three lecturers of Biology Education FKIP Untan, one teacher from MA Darul Ulum, and one teacher at SMAN 1 Rasau Jaya. The results of the validation of the learning tools were obtained and declared valid with the average acquisition of Aiken's V calculation of 0.84 with a minimum value of 0.80. The reliability of this learning device was tested using the ICC (Interclass Correlation Coefficient) technique with the help of the SPSS program. The reliability of the RPP obtained a result of 0.520 with a moderate category and there was an agreement between raters, while the reliability of the module obtained a result of 0.536 with moderate reliability and agreement between raters.

Developing islamic values-based biology smart cards for the eleventh-grade students of special school

Students with special needs require specific education services different from other students in general. This research aims to develop Islamic value-based biology smart cards media for students with hearing and visual impairments. Furthermore, this research also seeks to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of the developed learning media in improving students' learning motivation. This research employed the research and development method (R & D) with the development procedure proposed by Borg and Gall, which consists of nine stages. The research involved three experts in validating the product: a media expert, a material expert, and a language expert. Ten students with hearing impairment and ten students with visual impairment were selected as the research subjects. The validation findings from media experts are 98.5 percent, material experts' validation results are 97.32 percent, and linguists' validation results are 98.12 percent. The findings of the paired sample t-test were 0.00 < 0.05. As a result of the product trial, it can be determined that the developed Islamic value-based biology smart card media are feasible and effective in enhancing eleventh-grade special school students' motivation with hearing and visual impairments.

Diversity of echinoderms of class echinoidea and holothuroidea in waingapu old pier, east sumba regency

Echinoderms are in habitats in coastal waters because is a biota that can maintain the sustainability and the balance of the coral reef ecosystem. Human activity in utili zing Echinoderms, namely in Echinoidea and Holothuroidea can affect life his life. The purpose of this study was to determine the diversity of phyla Echinoderms class Echinoidea and Holothuroidea at the Harbor Waingapu Old Pier and its use as a medium Biology learning. The research method used is purposive sampling and analyzed using the approach quantitative descriptive with the Shannon diversity index formula Wiener. Echinoderm samples were calculated using the technique quadratic transects with a plot size of 2 x 2 meters are placed perpendicularly in the direction of 50 meters using a plot of 30 plot. Environmental factors measured are temperature, salinity, degrees acidity (pH) and levels of oxygen (DO). Measurements are taken at each observation station. The results showed 11 species Echinoderms are divided into 2 classes, namely Diadema setosum, Diadema savignyi, Tripneustes gratilla, Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis, Echinocardium flavescens, Clypeaster subdepressus, and Mespilia globulus from the class Echinoidea. Holothuria atra, Holothuria scraba, Euapta godeffroyi and Chiridota rigida from the class Holothuroidea. The diversity index obtained includes medium category with a value of H = 1.696.

Students’ critical thinking skills and academic achievements in basic biology course: correlation-based analysis

Critical thinking has become an important discussion over the last few decades and it is required skills of the 21st century. Critical thinking is thought to play a role in determining student success in education related to their academic achievement. The purpose of this study is to explain the correlation between critical thinking skills and students’ academic achievement in the natural science education department, Universitas Hasyim Asy'ari Tebuireng Jombang. This research is a quantitative research with a correlation method which was conducted in the even semester of 2018/2019. The research sample taken was 57 students who had taken a Basic Biology course. The instrument used in the research is in the form of descriptive questions. Data were analyzed descriptively quantitative with correlation product moment analysis and continued with the ANOVA test. The research results show that there is a correlation between critical thinking skills and students’ academic achievement. The contribution of critical thinking to academic achievement is 66.8% with the regression line equation Y= -37,652 + 30,177 X.

Mosses at the bodogol natural conservation education center: species, diversity index, and evenness index

Mosses or Bryophytes are a group of cryptogamous plants or lower plants. Moss can be found in various places that have high humidity by attaching to various substrates, such as soil, rocks and tree bark. PPKA Bodogol is a potential area that protects endemic flora and fauna on the island of Java that has excellent humidity and air for moss growth and supports moss diversity. This study aims to determine the diversity of mosses and their relationship to environmental factors in the PPKA Bodogol. Data collection in this study was carried out at the PPKA Bodogol on 3 routes, namely Cikaweni, Rasamala and Kanopi. This research uses a purposive sampling method with a cover square technique. The results showed that the total number of moss species identified were 21 species. Then it was also known that the highest level of diversity was found on the Rasamala route with a diversity index of 3.03. In the Cikaweni route, was in moderate category, namely 1,967. The lowest diversity index, however, was in the canopy path with a medium category, namely 1.216. Environmental factors such as humidity, temperature, light intensity, and altitude also had an influence on the level of moss diversity of the three routes.

Analysis of students’ question types in biology learning using problem based learning integrated with ‘questions-students-have’ strategy

Students' thinking abilities can be identified through the questions they ask during the learning process. This study aims to analyze the types of students’ questions with the Problem Based Learning model integrated with ‘Questions-Students-Have’ (QSH) strategy. This study was conducted at SMAN Tangerang Year XI MIA 3. The research method used was descriptive research. Sampling was in the form of non-probability sampling with purposive sampling technique. Instruments were in the form of teacher observation sheets, student observation sheets, and student worksheets. The data analysis technique was done by quantitative descriptive. The result of this study is the Problem Based Learning model integrated with the ‘Questions-Students-Have’ strategy can stimulate students to ask questions and be able to improve students' ability to ask questions.

Being a scientist during covid-19 pandemic: does guided inquiry affect students’ creative thinking skills?

Guided inquiry learning encourages students to be more active in learning so that students' creative thinking skills can be developed. Guided inquiry learning model will assist students in empowering creative thinking skills. Creative thinking skills are described as mental activities that foster original ideas and new understandings. This study aimed to determine the effect of the guided inquiry learning model on the creative thinking skills of Class X MA Miftahul Ulum Bettet Pamekasan. The population in the study were all students of class X MA Miftahul Ulum Bettet Pamekasan second semester 2020/2021, while the samples used were class X IPA B and IPA C. The experimental class and control class each consisted of 20 students. This research is a quantitative research with quasi-experimental research method with pretest posttest nonequivalent pretest-posttest control group design. The results of this study indicated that guided inquiry has a significant effect on creative thinking skills. Guided inquiry learning model can be a reference in learning (especially in biology) to empower students' thinking skills.

Feasibility of e-booklet learning media on the concept of human reproductive system

Educators are the major players in the teaching process to enhance the accomplishment of student learning results. Biology subject, mainly the concept of Human Reproductive System, necessitates media relevant to learning objectives, student conditions, and technology development. Hopefully, learning media can assist the learning process by being packaged attractively to reach learning standards. In this case, the selected form of learning media is E-Booklet. This study aims to describe the feasibility of E-Booklet Learning Media in Concept Human Reproductive Systems. The research technique involves the step-by-step study and development utilizing a 4D model: 1) define, 2) design, 3) develop, and 4) disseminate. The feasibility of the E-Booklet has indicated the results of testing by 3 (three) experts using a feasibility instrument. The Human Reproductive System E-Booklet test shows that the results are very feasible (4.49) utilized as a biology learning medium. The dissemination of E-booklets is done online through posters that contain links and barcodes of E-booklets that can be accessed via the internet.

Analysis of students' misconceptions on the material of life organization systems

This study aims to analyze students' misconceptions on the material of life organization systems and to determine the factors that cause misconceptions in students at SMP Negeri 10 Pontianak. The research subjects were 30 students of class VIII H. The method used was case study method. Data collection techniques used diagnostic tests with CRI and non-tests in the form of questionnaires and interviews. The results showed that there were students' misconceptions on the material of life organization systems. The percentage of students' misconceptions that fall into the high category is the sub-material on the organism (73.33%). In the medium category, there are sub material organizations of life (56.67%), cells (60.83%), and organs (65.83%). In the low category, there are sub-material tissues (36.67%) and organ systems (27.5%). There are 5 factors that cause misconceptions, namely associative thinking (64.2%), incomplete reasoning (66.1%), wrong intuition (62.1%), student ability (57.1%), and student interest (54.3%).

Potential of medicinal plants for internal diseases in the dayak jangkang community, sanggau regency, west kalimantan, indonesia

Dayak Jangkang people’s knowledge about the potential use of plants as medicine to cure internal diseases has not been found in the scientific literature. This research aims to record the types of plants (local name, scientific name, family), plant organs used, processing methods, specifications of plant benefits used by Dayak Jangkang people to treat internal diseases. The research approach used is qualitative descriptive. The data collection tool used is a semi-structured interview sheet. The informant who helped the research process was as many as ten people. Informant was determined using purposive sampling techniques. The data is analyzed descriptively based on interviews and literature studies. The results of the study were obtained as many as 34 types of plants that were used by the Dayak Jangkang tribe to treat internal diseases. The number of families used as many as 19, with the most families being Zingiberaceae.