Investigation of Science Technology Ecocultural Society (STEcS) Model to Enhance Eco Critical Thinking Skills

The Purpose of this study was to investigate the goodness fit model of Eco Critical Thinking Skills (ECTS) and effectiveness Science Technology Ecocultural Society (STEcS) model in elementary school teacher education programs. Participants in this study were 229 students, taken from 3 universities. The data collection method was an open ended essay test and questioner. The research analysis the goodness fit model used was Lisrel 8 and effect size analysis. The results of the investigation indicated that the construct analysis on the instrument model was categorized as a good fit model category with P-value 0.28 ( 0.05), RMSEA 0.02 (0.08) and other indicators of fit model were above 0.90. Analysis of the effect size based on Cohen's d criteria of 1.391 ( 0.08) is classified as very high criteria. This research concluded that instrument is good fit, Interpretation dimension is highest support. STEcS model is effective to enhance Eco Critical Thinking Skills at elementary school teacher education program. The research implication is Eco Critical Thinking Skills of students can be improved through the application of the STEcS model. The STEcS model is an alternative model for preparing 21st century learning.

Simple Terrarium Teaching Aid for Guided Inquiry Learning Model: The Development of Learning Instruments to Students' Concept Understanding in Global Warming and Environmental Awareness

This research aims to determine the feasibility and characteristics of the guided inquiry learning model assisted by a simple terrarium on students' concept understanding and environmental awareness in the global warming topic of study. The research and development (RnD) methodby analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) was performed. The data collection instruments used were observation sheets, expert validation sheets, and questions. The teaching and learning instruments were declared feasible and ready for application with a few revisions based on the validation results. The n-gain analysis of increasing students' conceptual understanding was in the high category at 0.76. The percentage of observations regarding environmental awareness increased at each successive meeting. The first meeting was 39.06%, the second meeting was 63.12%, and the third meeting was 89.37%. In conclusion, the guided inquiry learning model assisted by a simple terrarium is feasible to improve students' conceptual understanding and environmental virtue ethics.

Validity and Reliability of Students Perceptions on OBE Approach in Malaysian VC Using Rasch Model

This pilot study aims to produce empirical evidence regarding the validity and reliability of instrument of the perception of vocational college diploma students towards the Outcome Based Education (OBE) approach. Validity and reliability were analysed using Rasch Model Measurement assisted by Winsteps 3.72 software. This research instrument contained 26 items and was distributed to 60 diploma students of vocational college at the Northern Zone. Validity analysis of the instrument was done through four functional testings. For reliability and separation of respondents, it was found that the individual reliability value was 0.91, while that for items demonstrated an item value of 0.94 and item separation index of 3.90. Results from the analysis of polarity item found that 25 items had a positive PMC value between 0.52-0.83. Meanwhile, analysis on item fit found 23 items with an outfit mean-square value between 0.41 and 1.24. This situation suggested three items that require attention. In the analysis on local dependence that determines dependent items based on the standardised residual correlation value, it was shown that the correlation value for the items used did not overlap with that of other items. These findings provided the evidence that the instrument of perception of vocational college diploma students on OBE approach has a high level of validity and reliability to be used in actual studies.

A Study of Guideline and Teaching for The Olympic Education in Thailand

The purposes of this study were to study the guidelines and teaching for the Olympic education that were to instil conscience of Olympic values. The 30 samples in this study were purposively sampled method. They were the experts from the National Olympic Committees of Thailand and Ministry of Education. The instruments were semi-structured interview developed by the researcher. The qualities of the instruments were verified by measuring the construct validity, calculating the index of congruence under the considerations of the experts, and determining the reliability with Cronbach’s method, respectively. The results of the research showed that the guidelines for teaching Olympic education in primary schools for cultivating Olympic values for students must create a network-based collaboration.

Clustering of Learning Media User Data During Covid-19 Pandemic Using K-Means Method Based on Multicultural Culture in Indonesia

Learning applied in Indonesia from elementary school to undergraduate level generally uses face-to-face or direct learning methods. However, after the Covid-19 disease outbreak, all methods change to online learning methods at all levels and cultures. This affects all aspects of learning such as comfort, understanding and learning outcomes. To find out the difference in the results using face-to-face methods and online methods, a study was carried out on classifying learning media users from elementary school to university level using the k-means method. This study aimed to determine the differences in learning outcomes between the semester before the Covid-19 pandemic and the semester during the Covid-19 pandemic which applies online learning. The results of grouping data on online learning media users showed that all levels of education were considered sufficiently ready to implement online learning. As well as cultural differences in Indonesia have not had an impact on the commitment of schools to implement online learning during the Covid-19 disease outbreak.

Analysis of Mathematical Concept Understanding Capabilities: The Impact of Makerspae STEM Learning Approach Models and Student Learning Activities

This research aims to determine the influence of students' learning activities on the ability to understanding mathematical concepts through the STEM Learning Approach Makerspace model based on PBL on SPLDV materials. As for the type of research Quasi-Experiments. The population in this study was 90 students who were distributed into 3 classes with 2 classes that sampled grades VIII A and VIII C. The sampling techniques in this study used randomized classes and data collection techniques in this study were tests and observations, while the research instruments used preliminary tests and final tests to measure the ability to understand mathematical concepts and observation sheets to see students' learning activities. Data analysis techniques using a two-way ANOVA test. The research showed that there is an influence of the PBL-based Makerspace STEM Learning Approach model on the ability to understand mathematical concepts, there is no influence on students' learning activities on mathematical concept comprehension capabilities, and there is no interaction between the PBL-based Stem Learning Approach Makerspace model and student learning activities on the ability to understand mathematical concepts. Conclusion, there is a positive direct effect of cognitive structures on the ability to understanding mathematical concepts.

STEM Education in Indonesia: Science Teachers’ and Students’ Perspectives

STEM education in indonesia has become a commitment for all of stakeholders in the field of science education in the last several years. All education participants agree to increase the popularity of STEM education in various parties, especially teachers and students. The research has been conducted to see to what extent science teachers in the secondary school interpret and understand STEM education and how Students pertain toward STEM learning. The research was conducted with a descriptive method using a survey approach. A set of questionnaire which comprises open-ended and closed-ended questions about teachers’ and students’ perceptions and understanding regarding STEM education were developed and applied. Responses from science teachers as well as students were then analysed through interpretative methods in which the participants’ own meanings and points of view were sought. The result indicated that STEM education is quite well understood by science teachers. Most of teachers show the same level of understanding toward STEM Education. Unfortunately, not many teachers have applied the STEM approach for science learning in the classroom. This is led to the weak understanding of STEM learning in students’side. Most of students did not familiar with “STEM learning” term. Based on the research, it is reccomended that the science teachers’ training and development should be reorientated and implemented through lesson analysis with various best practices on STEM learning systematically and continually.

The Development of Mathematics Comic Containing Pancasila Values to Develop Character of Elementary School Students: A Case Study of Indonesia

The present research focuses on developing mathematics comic as a teaching material that integrates the moral value of discipline and hard work for elementary school students. This character-building comic development method was made based on the ADDIE model, which includes analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Twenty-nine grade four students were recruited as samples, consisting of a small group of students in the limited trial group and a big group of students in the field trial group. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire. The development of mathematics comic teaching material containing discipline and hard work character-building has successfully resulted in a comic that met the feasibility standards. The field trial showed a significant increase of 0.76 and 0.74 in students’ character development in terms of discipline and hard work, respectively. The results indicate the effectiveness of mathematics comics in instilling Pancasila moral values in elementary mathematics teaching in Indonesia.

Strengthening Student Competency in Making Social Science Learning Media, Social Science Development Courses

The teaching and learning process is not only limited to providing material, but also utilizing media that is suitable with the material to be taught. Learning media has a very important role, therefore the media in learning has a function as a tool in the teaching and learning process to engage students to be active in learning. Social science learning process requires learning media to be used by teachers to stimulate students' minds. This study aims to describe and analyze the strengthening of student competencies in making social studies learning media in Social Development courses in the Postgraduate Study Program at IAIN Purwokerto. This type of research is a qualitative study. Data collection techniques used are through observation, interviews and documentation. Development of student competency in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Teacher Education Study Program IAIN Purwokerto develops learning media especially social science subjects at the Madrasah Ibtidaiyah education level. The results of competency development is learning media that can be used by teachers in delivering material in social science subjects. The development of media produced by students is in the form of Mini Zoo media, ASEAN Box media and Traditional and Modern Markets Miniature media.

Evaluation of the Implementation of Cross Interest Physics Subject for Non-Mathematics and Natural Sciences Students at Senior High School

Cross-interest is a program that aims to expand and develop students' interests, talents and abilities by selecting subjects outside the specialization program group. The cross-interest program has been implemented for several years in Indonesia, but there is still very little evaluation of the implementation of this program, especially across physics interests. For the implementation of cross-interest physics to be more optimal, research related to cross-interest program evaluation in physics is needed. This study aims to evaluate cross-interest programs in physics and identify obstacles in its implementation hence the solutions can be formulated. This study involved 203 social science students as respondents from schools which implementing cross-interest physics programs. This type of research uses evaluative research with qualitative descriptive methods, where data collection is compiled using questionnaires and interviews which are conducted online. The results of this study indicate that there are still several obstacles in the implementation of cross-interest classes in physics, including the inadequacy of class grouping across interests with student interests, lack of teacher teaching hours, and lack of participation and enthusiasm of cross-interest class students compared to specialization class students. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the implementation of the cross-interest program in physics is still below expectation. Through the results of this research, it is presented an evaluation material and become a consideration for the relevant parties in charge of implementing the cross-interest physics program subsequently there will be improvements in the implementation of cross-interest physics program purposefully.