Studies in Learning and Teaching
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): August

The Effectiveness of Predict Observe Explain (POE) Model with PhET to Improve Critical Thinking Skills of Senior High School Students

Ilfi Fatimah Alfiyanti (Science Education Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia)
Budi Jatmiko (Science Education Study Program, Doctoral Program, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia)
Wasis (Science Education Study Program, Doctoral Program, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2020

Abstract

This study is aimed to determine the effectiveness of predict observe explain (POE) model with PhET to improve critical thinking skills of senior high school students. The sample used was the grade eleven students of SMA N 18 Surabaya consist of 60 students. This type of research was pre-experimental with one group pre-test post-test design. Research data is obtained from the result of pre-test and post-test of students' critical thinking skills and responses after learning activity. Data analysis techniques used N-gain and Wilcoxon test. The result of the study shows that the score of students' critical thinking skills in grade eleven of Group 1 and Group 2 increase after the implementation of predict observe explain (POE) learning model with PhET and both of them present positive responses to the learning component and show a good interest. Based on the data analysis result, it can be concluded that predict observe explain (POE) model with PhET is effective to use to improve the critical thinking skills of senior high school students.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SiLeT

Publisher

Subject

Education Other

Description

SiLeT: Studies in Learning and Teaching is an internationally recognized journal in the field of education (Learning and Teaching) and is published three times a year (in April, August, and December). The aim of this journal is to publish high-quality studies in the areas of learning, teaching, ...