Asian Journal of Science Education
The Asian Journal of Science Education (AJSE) is a scientific publication in the field of Science published by the Department of Physical Education which is directly under the Universitas Syiah Kuala. The basic for publishing this journal is to maintain the existence of higher education institutions to continue to provide publications in the form of scientific journals. The purpose of the Asian Journal of Science Education (AJSE) is to accommodate and publish all scientific writings in the context of Science, specifically Physics education, Chemical Education, Biology Education and Mathematics Education in order to create a growing source of literacy for science. The main purpose of the Asian Journal of Science Education is to publish research work of field development and research, literature review in the field of Science Education at all ages and levels of education, especially Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics Education. The second purpose of this Journal is occasional publication of theoretical articles relating to Science Education.
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<![CDATA[The identification of Teachers’ Difficulties in Designing of Learning Materials Based on STEM at Central Aceh Senior High School ]]>
<![CDATA[Deni Fahlawi Indrawan]]>;
<![CDATA[M Syukri]]>;
<![CDATA[Abdul Halim]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Science Education Vol 2, No 2: October, 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24815/ajse.v2i2.18405
<![CDATA[The problem in this research is what components are the difficulties for high school physics teachers at Central Aceh in designing STEM-based learning tools? This study aims to determine the difficulties of high school physics teachers in Central Aceh in designing STEM-based learning tools. The approach used in this research is a quantitative approach and descriptive type. The subjects of this study were all high school physics teachers in Central Aceh. Data collection was carried out by means of a questionnaire. The questionnaire data was processed with a descriptive percentage. The conclusion in this study is that the difficulty level of teachers is the highest in designing STEM-based learning tools on the Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) component as many as 18,20 % of teachers, on the Content Knowledge (CK) component as many as 15,15 % of teachers and on the Technological Content Knowledge (TCK) component as many as 14,05 % of teachers. It is recommended for teachers to master mathematics/science in order to equip teachers’ knowledge in designing classroom learning tools and mastering technology to determine student needs in learning such as Twitter, blog, Facebook to support the teaching and learning process.]]>
<![CDATA[Relationship between Science Literacy and Disaster Preparedness: The Possible Role of Curriculum in Behavior Theories ]]>
<![CDATA[Michael Cahapay]]>;
<![CDATA[Rachel Patricia Ramirez]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Science Education Vol 2, No 2: October, 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24815/ajse.v2i2.16803
<![CDATA[While classical behavior theories assume that knowledge is linked to change in human behavior, there is a growing trend reporting the dissociation between these two constructs. This study aimed to determine the relationship between knowledge as measured by science literacy and behavior as represented by the disaster preparedness of the students. It mainly employed a correlation research design involving 280 Grade VIII students in a public high school in the Philippines during the school year 2018-2019. The psychometric properties of the instruments used were established. The descriptive and inferential statistics provided the mean, percentage, standard deviation, and correlation coefficient for the variables under this research. Results showed that the students have a moderate level of science literacy and a low level of disaster preparedness. The results further revealed that there is a negative and weak relationship between the science literacy and disaster preparedness of the students. A broader explanatory context of this result is further discussed with the possible role of the curriculum. The conclusions and recommendations are offered in the paper.]]>
<![CDATA[The Ability of Students' in Using Length Measuring Instruments at State High School ]]>
<![CDATA[defianti oktaviani]]>;
<![CDATA[Ngadimin Ngadimin]]>;
<![CDATA[A Halim]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Science Education Vol 2, No 1: April, 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24815/ajse.v2i1.14733
<![CDATA[The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of students to use length measuring instruments at the State High School 7 Banda Aceh. This type of research was descriptive with a qualitative approach. The population in this study were all students of class X in State High School 7 Banda Aceh. The sampling technique in this study uses random sampling. The samples taken in this study were students from class X which totaled 5 classes, each class was taken 5 students who were randomly selected as samples. Data collection techniques by providing multiple choice tests of 10 questions and skills tests. Data collection techniques used were knowledge tests in the form of objective tests in the form of multiple choice and skills tests. The technique in data processing uses percentages to get the results of this study. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that the ability of students' knowledge to use length measuring instruments by 60% and to use the calipers by 55%. While knowledge on screw micrometers by 72% and skills using screw micrometers by 63%. So it can be concluded that the grade X students of State High School 7 Banda Aceh had pretty good knowledge and skills in using calipers, while the knowledge and skills of students on the micrometer screw was good. Keywords: basic length measuring, physics education, instruments]]>
<![CDATA[The Implementation of Problem Based Instruction Model to Improve Problem Solving Ability on Mechanical Wave Material at SMA Negeri 3 Banda Aceh ]]>
<![CDATA[Sri Suryawati]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Science Education Vol 3, No 1: April, 2021 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24815/ajse.v3i1.19790
<![CDATA[The research objectives were (1) to determine the increase in problem-solving abilities using the problem-based instruction model for class XI-MIPA-7 students on mechanical wave material at SMA Negeri 3 Banda Aceh, (2) to describe the activities of teachers and students in learning mechanical wave material using the problem-based instruction model for class XI-MIPA-7 SMA Negeri 3 Banda Aceh, and (3) to find out the response of XI-MIPA-7 students of SMA Negeri 3 Banda Aceh after using the problem-based instruction model. This study used a classroom action research method. The research subjects were 34 students of XI-MIPA-7 SMA Negeri 3 Banda Aceh. Data analysis using percentage techniques. Based on the results of data analysis, it can be concluded as follows: (a) there is an increase in student learning outcomes in solving problems by applying the problem-based instruction model. The class average score in cycle 1 meeting 1 was 71.47 with 58.2% completeness, while in cycle 1 meeting 2 increased to 82.5 with completeness 82.35%. And in cycle II the class average value is 85 with completeness of 94.11%; (b) teacher and student activities have increased in each cycle, an increase in the ability of teachers to manage to learn from moderate to very good categories, and (c) student responses tend to be positive. So, it can be said that the problem-based instruction model can be used to improve the ability to solve mechanical wave material problems in class XI-MIPA-7 at SMA Negeri 3 Banda Aceh.]]>
<![CDATA[The Impact and Difference of Laboratory Use on Student Learning Outcomes ]]>
<![CDATA[arief Muliandi]]>;
<![CDATA[Tarmizi Tarmizi]]>;
<![CDATA[Abdul Hamid]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Science Education Vol 1, No 1: October, 2019 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24815/ajse.v1i1.14724
<![CDATA[Laboratories are an important part of physics learning activities in schools. However, learning activities in MAN 3 Banda Aceh still rarely use laboratory facilities. It is important to do research related to the use of laboratories in physics lessons. This study aims to determine the impact of laboratory use in achieving physics learning outcomes in MAN 3 Banda Aceh. This study uses a quantitative approach with the method used, namely the experimental method by comparing between experimental classes taught using laboratories and control classes that are not taught to use laboratories after being treated. The population in this study were all students of class X MIA in MAN 3 Banda Aceh. The research sample was selected by purposive sampling, which consisted of class X MIA 1 as the experimental class and class X MIA 2 as the control class. The research data consisted of pre-test and post-test. Then the data of this study were analyzed using t-test statistics. Results The study found that the pre-test value was normally distributed and homogeneous. Then based on the t-test obtained, (4.118) ≥ (2.009). It can be concluded that the results of physics learning using laboratories are better than those that do not use laboratories in students of MAN 3 Banda Aceh.]]>
<![CDATA[Identification of Lecturer Difficulties in Implementing of Blended Learning in the Covid-19 era ]]>
<![CDATA[Fitria Herliana]]>;
<![CDATA[Abdul Halim]]>;
<![CDATA[Ahmad Farhan]]>;
<![CDATA[Elisa Kasli]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Science Education Vol 2, No 2: October, 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24815/ajse.v2i2.18274
<![CDATA[Learning in the Covid-19 era requires lecturers and students not to study in the same place. This condition is a new challenge for lecturers and students to continue implementing effective learning using a suitable approach that is blended learning. This research is a preliminary study to determine the difficulties of lecturers in implementing blended learning at Department of Physics Education, FKIP – Universitas Syiah Kuala. The method used in this research is a survey using a questionnaire containing 30 statements. The indicators measured in this study were 9 (nine) indicators from 2 aspects, namely the readiness and skills of lecturers in implementing blended learning in the Covid-19 era. The questionnaire was distributed to 15 lecturers in the Department of Physics Education, and the results of the responses obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results of the analysis show that 29.23% of lecturers are not ready to apply the blended learning approach because 53.85% of lecturers rarely access the internet and learning platforms to facilitate lecture activities, so they are not used to using it. 44% of lecturers are not yet skilled in using learning platforms which are shown by 46.16% of lecturers having difficulty changing the general appearance of the virtual class, and 46.15% of lecturers have difficulty interacting using the learning platform. These difficulties are the obstacles for lecturers to apply the blended learning approach in lecture activities, so it is necessary to immediately find solutions to help the lecturer difficulties so that lectures in the Covid-19 era continue to run effectively like previous lectures.Keywords: Blended Learning, Covid-19, Lecturer Difficulties, Obstacles]]>
<![CDATA[The Use of Social Media Instagram as Instructional Media for Physics Toward Student’s Learning Motivation ]]>
<![CDATA[Elmi Mahzum]]>;
<![CDATA[Ahmad Farhan]]>;
<![CDATA[Eka Ramadhani]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Science Education Vol 2, No 1: April, 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24815/ajse.v2i1.14997
<![CDATA[This research aims to determine the use of Instagram toward student’s learning motivation among class XI IPA 4 students at SMAN 2 Banda Aceh. The type of approach used in this research was qualitative. The method use of this research was experiment. the sample in this research were students of class XI IPA 4 at SMAN 2 Banda Aceh. Data collection techniques by using a learning motivation questionnaire. Analysis and data processing using a percentage equation. Based on the results and analysis of data based on the value range of the motivation level score, It was found that Instagram as a physics instructional media is beneficial to increase student motivation.Keywords: instagram, instructional media, and learning motivation]]>
<![CDATA[Shortage of Professional Science and Environmental Education Teachers in Nigeria ]]>
<![CDATA[Olatunde Aiyedun]]>;
<![CDATA[Ogunode Niyi Jacob]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Science Education Vol 3, No 1: April, 2021 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24815/ajse.v3i1.20536
<![CDATA[This study evaluated the shortage of professional science and environmental education teachers in Nigeria’s educational institutions. The study used descriptive research survey design. The population of the study comprised of all public primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The sample size comprised of 600 science and environmental education students respectively made up of 200 pupils, 200 secondary students, and 200 tertiary students, selected randomly from six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The research instrument used for data collection was a 18 structured questionnaire items rated on a 4-point Likert scale, with response options of Strongly Agree (SA); Agree (A); Disagree (D); and Strongly Disagree (SD).The responses of the respondents were presented in simple statistical table and analysed using Mean (x̅) and Grand Mean (gx̅). The findings revealed that problems of shortage of professional Science and Environmental Education teachers is common to the Nigerian educational institutions at all levels. Based on the result of findings, it was recommended that Environmental Education infused concepts in science subjects should be taught by qualified Environmental Education teachers and lecturers at all levels of education, beginning from the primary level to tertiary level in Nigeria.]]>
<![CDATA[The Development of Physics Student Skills Test Using Basic Physics Measuring Instruments ]]>
<![CDATA[Oka Melawati]]>;
<![CDATA[Ngadimin Ngadimin]]>;
<![CDATA[Soewarno Soewarno]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Science Education Vol 1, No 1: October, 2019 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24815/ajse.v1i1.14744
<![CDATA[Learning about laboratory equipment is often done. However, at the end of the learning that is often carried out tests is knowledge. While the skills possessed by students are rarely carried out tests, even though skills are part of the competencies that must be achieved. This can be caused by the unavailability of test kits that can be used to measure skills. Therefore in this study researchers conducted research on the development of physics student skills tests using basic physics measuring instruments in the Fkip Unsyiah Physics Education laboratory. This study aims to obtain a skill test device using a valid basic physics measurement tool for physics education study program students. The products produced are in the form of assessment instruments in the form of rubrics on a scale of 1-3. This study uses the development model Rowntree which consists of three stages, namely: 1) Planning; 2) Development; and 3) Evaluation. The results showed that the instrument validation obtained a percentage of 80% with a very feasible category. While the results of the average percentage of practical performance using calipers is 90.3%, micrometer 92.1%, voltmeter 81.5%, and ampermeter 81.6%. That is, the average percentage of student performance is categorized as very feasible. ]]>
<![CDATA[Analysis of Item Difficulty Index for Midterm Examinations in Junior High Schools 5 Bengkulu City ]]>
<![CDATA[Rapita Pratiwi]]>;
<![CDATA[septia reflianti]]>;
<![CDATA[Sura Antini]]>;
<![CDATA[Ahmad Walid]]>
<![CDATA[ Asian Journal of Science Education Vol 3, No 1: April, 2021 ]]>
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DOI: 10.24815/ajse.v3i1.18895
<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the difficulty level of the IPA UTS items for Class VII and VIII at SMP Negeri 5 Bengkulu City. This study used a qualitative descriptive research design. The instrument used in this study was the text of the Middle Semester Test (UTS) for the Middle School Science Subject for the in Junior High School. The data collected were analyzed using the Difficulty Index formulation. The results showed that the analysis of the difficulty level of the IPA UTS items for Class VII and VII at SMP Negeri 5 Bengkulu City for the academic year 2018/2019 had a difficult question category in grade VII of only 10%, easy question category 15%, and question category which is being 75%. Likewise, Class VIII has only 5% difficult question categories, 10% easy question categories, and 85% medium question categories. This indicates that the quality of the UTS questions is very good.]]>
