Unnes Science Education Journal
This journal publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring internationally in science curriculum, instruction, learning, policy, and preparation of science teachers with the aim to advance our knowledge of science education theory and practice
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<![CDATA[The Profile of Junior High School Students’ Creative Thinking Skills about Alternative Energy in Science Learning ]]>
<![CDATA[Fitri Amaliyah]]>;
<![CDATA[Supeno Supeno]]>;
<![CDATA[Sri Wahyuni]]>
<![CDATA[ Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 12 No 1 (2023): April 2023 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/usej.v12i1.65085
<![CDATA[The most crucial role of creative thinking skills for students is encouraged by way of thinking to prove the truth of an assessment formulation. Teachers need to know students’ creative thinking skill profile and fulfill each indicator level to generate focused ideal learning to improve creative thinking skills. This research was conducted to explore junior high school students’ creative thinking skill profile in science learning about alternative energy. This research is a quantitative descriptive essay test method. Respondents are 110 7th-grade junior high school students in Jember, East Java, Indonesia. The results showed that the creative thinking skills of junior high school students is low (44,98%). Students’ creative thinking skill still need to be developed. Some students find it challenging to design a unique creative work on alternative energy. We suggest that creative thinking skills need to improve by developing learning methods, models, strategies, approaches, media, context, and interaction in the discussion process.]]>
<![CDATA[Promoting Students' Science Process Skills Through Predict Discuss Explain Observe Discuss Explain Implementation ]]>
<![CDATA[Risa Dwita Hardianti]]>;
<![CDATA[Indhah Ulya Permatasari]]>
<![CDATA[ Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 12 No 1 (2023): April 2023 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/usej.v12i1.65648
<![CDATA[The ideal science classroom prepares students to enhance not only mastery knowledge but also skills. Certain skills can be developed during the process of learning science. One of the skills that expected to be possessed is Science Process Skills (SPS). SPS can be gain by applying Predict-Discuss-Explain-Observe-Discuss-Explain (PDEODE). Therefore, the intent of this study was analyzing students’ science process skills after the implementation of PDEODE. Measurements of SPS were obtained by collecting data from three domains of learning. SPS of students ranges from good to excellent level. About 18,29% students got excellent marks of SPS while most of them (81,71%) successfully reached good level. To put in a nutshell, PDEODE learning assisted students to attain all indicators of SPS.]]>
<![CDATA[Science Around Us: Development of a Community-based Science Curriculum for Local Preschools in the Philippines ]]>
<![CDATA[Greg Tabios Pawilen]]>
<![CDATA[ Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 12 No 1 (2023): April 2023 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/usej.v12i1.66040
<![CDATA[Teaching science for preschool children is essential in setting the foundation for science literacy and in kindling young children’s interest in learning science. Hence the goal for designing a culturally relevant science curriculum is a gigantic challenge to all preschool teachers. This study proposed a community-based science curriculum for local preschools in northern Philippines. It supports the idea that nature should be utilized in nurturing the interest of young children in learning science. Qualitative method was used in gathering data from parents, teachers, and community leaders. Community resources that could be utilized for learning scince were identified, the legal framework for preschool education was analyzed, and the current national curriculum standards for kindergarten was analyzed to design and develop a science-based curriculum for young children. The result, which is a proposed curriculum, integrates cultural scripts, indigenous knowledge and practices, learners’ interests and needs, and community resources in the selection of curriculum contents and learning experiences. The proposed community-based science curriculum could be a model for developing a culturally relevant and responsive education for indigenous people.]]>
<![CDATA[Study of Local Wisdom Nyadran Sruwen Hamlet as Ethnoscience and Environmental Ethics ]]>
<![CDATA[Amidi Amidi]]>;
<![CDATA[Andin Vita Amalia]]>;
<![CDATA[Budi Prasetyo]]>;
<![CDATA[Fitri Daeni]]>;
<![CDATA[Imamuddin Zaid Rahmatillah]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhammad Anwar Fadholi]]>
<![CDATA[ Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 12 No 1 (2023): April 2023 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/usej.v12i1.58226
<![CDATA[Tradition is a custom that is carried out from generation to generation from ancestors. One of the traditions that until now maintained by the people of Java is the tradition of Nyadran. The Nyadran tradition carried out by most Javanese people has become an important part of life for the Javanese people as well as for the people in Sruwen Hamlet, Semarang Regency. This study aims to examine the viewpoint of Nyadran tradition that exists in the people of Sruwen Hamlet, Semarang Regency based on ethnoscience and the relationship of Nyadran tradition with environmental ethics. This study was designed in the form of descriptive-qualitative research. Data collection techniques used are observation techniques, interview techniques, and documentation techniques. The results of the study in the form of data interviews with three speakers in the hamlet Sruwen. Instruments. the questions presented consisted of nine questions that explore information related to the implementation of Nyadran and Nyadran’s relationship with protecting the environment. Based on research that has been done, it can be concluded that Nyadran tradition can be used as a medium of ethnoscience-based learning in science learning and there is a relationship between Nyadran tradition and environmental ethics.]]>
<![CDATA[Views and Experiences of Pre-Service Science Teachers on the Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning of Electric Concepts ]]>
<![CDATA[Nyangiwe Nandipha]]>;
<![CDATA[Mmushetji Rankhumise]]>;
<![CDATA[Thomas Sedumedi]]>
<![CDATA[ Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 12 No 1 (2023): April 2023 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/usej.v12i1.67139
<![CDATA[The aim of the study was to explore pre-service science teachers’ views and experiences on the use of technology in teaching and learning of electric concepts. . The study sample consisted of six pre-service science teachers enrolled in Physical Science level 1 at a university of technology in South Africa, who aspire to be Physical Science teachers, and whose curriculum consist of electricity. The study adopted a case study research design embedded within the qualitative research approach. Data for the study was collected voluntarily from participants in alignment with the convenience sampling technique. The results of the study indicate the need for educators to have technology integration strategies because some schools lack equipment needed to conduct experiments. Moreover, pre-service science teachers recommend the use of technology integration because it is cheaper, safer, and more convenient]]>
<![CDATA[A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF E-MEDIA DEVELOPMENT OF ETHNO-STEAM INTEGRATED POLLUTION MATERIAL TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' SCIENCE LITERACY ]]>
<![CDATA[Makripatun Amanah]]>
<![CDATA[ Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 12 No 2 (2023): August 2023 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/usej.v12i2.43770
<![CDATA[This research is a preliminary study used to develop an e-media of integrated ethno-STEAM pollution material to improve students’ scientific literacy. Science learning, in its application, is used to study an individual with natural surroundings. Science learning uses a scientific approach to solve problems in the surrounding environment, assisted by scientific literacy in education. Understanding is obtained through learning media used to make it easier for students to understand the material given. Identification of problems and media needs is carried out to find solutions in the development of STEAM integrated pollution material e-media. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires and interview instruments, which were held from October-November 2020. Respondents were science teachers and 64 students. The results showed that 1) the students understood the electronic media used by the teacher in learning. However, students have not maximized media use to understand pollution material and relate it to local potential in the surrounding environment; 2) teachers have never developed STEAM integrated e-media. Teachers do not understand the application of ethno-STEAM in learning, both examples, and applications in the surrounding environment; 3) the teacher uses textbooks as a learning resource in delivering material to students; 4) the lack of students’ knowledge about scientific literacy has an impact on the low level of students’ scientific literacy.]]>
<![CDATA[Development of LKPD Practicum on Project Based Learning (PjBL) on Environmental Pollution Material ]]>
<![CDATA[Luhur Pujo Santoso]]>;
<![CDATA[Atip Nurwahyunani]]>;
<![CDATA[Maria Ulfah]]>
<![CDATA[ Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 12 No 2 (2023): August 2023 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/usej.v12i2.69209
<![CDATA[LKPD practicum is a learning tool containing work steps that can be used as a guideline for students to rejuvenate in carrying out practicum activities. This research aims to develop LKPD practicum based on Project Based Learning (PjBL). This type of research is development research. The preparation of practicum LKPD uses the ADDIE model, but in this study only focuses on the ADD (Analysis, Design, and Development) stage. The LKPD design that has been prepared before being tested is measured for quality through validation activities by material experts and media experts. The validation activity aims to obtain input in the form of criticism, suggestions, and responses from validators on the quality of the LKPD that has been prepared, so that they can find out the conformity of the LKPD with predetermined standards. Validation was carried out by 2 material experts and 2 media experts, in this case lecturers from the Biology Education study program at PGRI Semarang University. The final average score of validation results by material experts was 92.36% and media experts was 90.33%. This value is included in the very valid category, so that the LKPD that has been prepared is suitable for use in class X Biology learning on Environmental Pollution material.]]>
<![CDATA[Constructive Character-Based Problem Solving to Enhance Students’ Learning Outcomes in Physics Subject ]]>
<![CDATA[Anggi Susilawati]]>
<![CDATA[ Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 12 No 2 (2023): August 2023 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/usej.v12i2.70123
<![CDATA[The purpose of this study is for investigating whether constructive character-based problem solving can enhance students learning in physics subject. This study utilized quasi experiment by research design was equivalent control group design. The sample of this study was 28 students of grade IX which were divided into two groups. The first group was experimental class with 14 students who receive constructive character-based problem-solving learning. The second group was experimental class with 14 students who receive conventional learning with constructive character. The results obtained that based on students’ learning outcomes in the experimental class, the percentage value is 88.4% higher than the control class which is only 56.9%. Meanwhile for the constructivist character in the experimental class is also higher by 80% and in the control class by 68.5%. For the value of hypothesis test which has been conducted is obtained the tcount value is 2.247 > ttable 1.67. This means that problem solving learning based on constructivist characters has an impact on students learning outcomes in physics subject. With the result that it can be concluded that problem solving learning based on constructivist character is more effective to be implemented for enhancing students learning outcomes in physic subject.]]>
<![CDATA[Enhancing Student Learning Motivation: A Problem-Based Learning Approach with Flipped Classroom Model in Distance Learning Design ]]>
<![CDATA[M. Eval Setiawan]]>;
<![CDATA[Laswadi Laswadi]]>;
<![CDATA[Candra Hermawan]]>;
<![CDATA[Wilda Purnawati]]>
<![CDATA[ Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 12 No 2 (2023): August 2023 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/usej.v12i2.70301
<![CDATA[This research aims to increase students' learning motivation by developing a Problem-Based Learning learning design using the flipped classroom model. This research uses an approach that is part of non-experimental quantitative research. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. This research was measured using a learning motivation observation sheet in the form of a motivation rubric. Increased motivation was analysed based on a questionnaire based on the ARCS rubric. This research shows increased motivation in the learning process with the flipped classroom model and problem-based learning design. At the attention stage, there was an increase in student motivation by 13% from the first meeting to the second meeting and a rise of 6% from the second meeting to the third meeting. In the relevance aspect, there was an increase of 26% from meeting one to meeting two and 3% from meeting two to meeting three. Then, part of confidence, from the first to the second meeting, there was an increase of 9%, and from the second to the third meeting, it increased by 10%. Finally, in the aspect of satisfaction from meeting one to meeting two, there was an increase of 9%. Moreover, from meeting two to meeting three, there was an increase of 12%. It was concluded that the average increase in student motivation from the first lesson to the third lesson was 3% to 13%. In the future, further attention is needed on the affective and psychomotor aspects.]]>
<![CDATA[Improving the Learning Achievement of Catholic Religious Education in Elementary School Students through the AMOS Method ]]>
<![CDATA[Din Oloan Sihotang]]>;
<![CDATA[Ermina Waruwu]]>;
<![CDATA[Abdi Guna Sitepu]]>;
<![CDATA[Ramses Antonius Situngkir]]>
<![CDATA[ Unnes Science Education Journal Vol 12 No 2 (2023): August 2023 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Department of Integrated Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang in Collaboration with Perkumpulan Pendidikan IPA Indonesia ]]>
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<![CDATA[The main issue in the process of Catholic Religious Education (PAK) learning at St. Antonius Bangun Mulia Catholic School in Medan is the suboptimal achievement of student learning outcomes. This is caused by the frequent use of lectures and assignments by PAK teachers. The dominance of such methods leads to boredom and disinterest among students in participating in the learning process. Another issue is the lack of creativity among PAK teachers in finding and implementing alternative teaching methods that can motivate students to engage in PAK learning. In response to these situations, the AMOS method can be used as an alternative method for PAK learning with the aim of improving student learning outcomes. The research subjects in this study were 22 fourth-grade students. The data for this research were obtained from observing the activities of the students and conducting final tests in each cycle. The research data were analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. The results of the study show that the application of the AMOS method can improve student learning outcomes. In the pre-cycle, the percentage of students who completed their learning was 18.18%, while those who did not complete it were 81.82%. In cycle 1, 94.46% of students completed their learning, while 5.54% did not. In cycle 2, 100% of students completed their learning. Based on these research findings, it can be concluded that the use of the AMOS method can improve the learning achievement of fourth-grade students at St. Antonius Bangun Mulia Catholic Elementary School in Medan]]>
