META: Journal of Science and Technological Education

The Development of Biology Practicum Guidebook using Scientific Approach Based on Guided Inquiry for Senior High School Students

2024-05-08T04:07:08+07:00

The guided inquiry practicum guidebook is an effective tool for actively engaging students in the learning process. It was observed that biology teachers and students at MAN 1 Banyuwangi solely rely on textbooks and other basic media for the learning process. This study aims to provide a comprehensive description of the validity, student responses, and usefulness of producing a biology practicum guidebook using a Guided Inquiry based Scientific approach for class XI Science students at MAN 1 Banyuwangi. The research and development method used is the ADDIE approach. The research was carried out at MAN 1 Banyuwangi, using interview guidelines and questionnaire sheets as data collection instruments. This research utilized one material expert validator, one media expert validator, one language expert validator, one assessment expert validator, and one Biology Teacher. This validation is conducted to assess the authenticity of the educational resource. The research findings indicate that the average validation results from material experts achieved a percentage of 84.43% with highly valid criteria. Similarly, the average validation results from media experts attained a percentage of 95.10% with highly valid criteria. The linguist validation yielded a percentage of 90.27%, the evaluation expert validation achieved a percentage of 95.10%, and the teacher validation obtained a percentage of 97.5%, all with highly valid criteria. Furthermore, the average student response questionnaire yielded a result of 91% with excellent criteria. According to the findings of this study, it can be inferred that the product in the form of a practical guidebook is classified as highly valid and highly practical.

Investigating University Student’s Acceptance of Moodle

2024-06-04T00:07:40+07:00

The Indonesian government has temporarily closed higher educational institutions across the country and changed the learning activity to distance learning to prevent further spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Various universities, including the State Islamic Institute of Jember, try to adopt Moodle as a learning management system during this COVID-19 pandemics situation. This study aims to take TAM (technology acceptance model) as a basic and include prior experience, enjoyment, facilitating conditions, self-efficacy, and subjective norm as a new external variable in predicting students’ acceptance and use of Moodle. SPSS 25.0 was used for the quantitative analysis. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of Mean and Standard Deviation. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to test the hypothesis of structure model. A total of 217 college students were involved in this study. These students had been using Moodle for at least six months. The results of this study confirm the original TAM’s findings and reveal that the Moodle was well accepted. Prior experience, enjoyment, facilitating conditions, self-efficacy, and subjective norm had significantly positive impacts on students’ perception of usefulness and perception ease of use.

The Effect of Emotional Intelligence and Learning Style on Biology Learning Outcomes of Class XI MIPA Students at SMA Negeri 4 Jember Academic Year 2022/2023

2024-05-08T04:01:56+07:00

In the context of education in Indonesia, particularly in schools, a prevalent problem persists wherein a significant number of students exhibit a lack of concentration towards their studies and instead engage in various extracurricular pursuits. The objective of this study is twofold: To determine the combined impact of emotional intelligence and learning styles on the biology learning outcomes; and to ascertain the individual effects of emotional intelligence and learning styles on the biology learning outcomes. This study employs a quantitative methodology utilizing survey research techniques conducted at SMA Negeri 4 Jember. The researcher employed Arikunto's sampling technique, which states that if the number of participants is fewer than 100, the entire population can be considered as the research sample. In this study, a sample of 60 pupils was taken. Data collecting methods employ surveys and documentation, while data analysis involves the utilization of multiple linear regression. The research findings indicate that the F count value of 11.532 is statistically higher than the F table value of 3.16. Therefore, it can be concluded that the combination of emotional intelligence and learning style has a significant impact on the biology learning outcomes of class XI MIPA students at SMA Negeri 4 Jember. Furthermore, the emotional intelligence (t_count 2,968 > t_table 1,672) and learning styles (t_count 2,849 > t_table 1,672) individually also has a direct influence on the biology learning outcomes of class XI MIPA students at SMA Negeri 4 Jember.

Colony Growth and Morphological Characterization of Sugarcane Root Bacteria and Sugarcane Field Exploration Bacteria in Fermented Liquid

2024-06-03T14:30:43+07:00

Rhizosphere bacteria play crucial roles in sugarcane fertility by providing nutrients, protecting against pathogens, and producing growth hormones. Exploring these bacteria can enhance sugarcane productivity through biofertilizers, biostimulants, and bioprotectants, reducing the need for costly inorganic fertilizers. This exploration is vital for optimizing sugarcane cultivation. The aims of the study were to determine the growth of bacterial colonies over 1, 2, and 3 weeks and to identify the morphology of sugarcane root bacteria and sugarcane exploratory bacteria growing in fermented liquid. The results showed: (i) Growth in the number of sugarcane root bacterial colonies was 7.7 × 10⁷ CFU/ml in week 1, increasing to 28.8 × 10⁷ CFU/ml in week 2, and further to 58 × 10⁷ CFU/ml in week 3 in fermented liquid. The growth of bacterial colonies exploratory of sugarcane land was 3.4 × 10⁷ CFU/ml in week 1, increasing to 19.7 × 10⁷ CFU/ml in week 2, and further to 62 × 10⁷ CFU/ml in week 3 in fermented liquid; (ii) Morphology of sugarcane root bacterial colonies from week 1 to week 3 included colony colors: yellow, pink, blue, milky white, blue center; colony sizes: pinpoint, medium, large; colony shapes: circular, irregular; elevation: convex, flat; surface textures: smooth, mucoid; edges: regular, irregular. Bacterial cell shape was bacilli and Gram-positive; and (iii) The morphology of bacterial colonies from sugarcane field exploration from week 1 to week 3 included colony colors: yellow, pink, blue, milky white, blue center; colony sizes: small, medium, large, pinpoint; colony shapes: circular, irregular; elevation: convex, flat, umbonate, raised; surface textures: smooth, mucoid; edges: regular, irregular.

Exploration of Scientific Reasoning Skills Students’ on Material Growth and Development of Plants Class XII MIPA Based Gender at SMAN Ambulu Jember

2024-05-08T04:08:52+07:00

Education is an important element for a person's life in any country. Indonesia has taken the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) test since 2001. Since then, Indonesia's scores in science have fluctuated but have remained flat. So, scientific reasoning skills are needed that can help students understand science, especially in biology. Moreover, scientific reasoning skills are standard substance for graduates as stated in Minister of Education and Culture Regulation Number 21 of 2016. The purpose of research is to describe the scientific reasoning skills of male and female students on material plant growth and development class XII MIPA 3 at SMAN Ambulu Jember. The research method used is a qualitative for case study type. The research location chosen was SMAN Ambulu Jember. The subjects were selected using purposive sampling technique. The data collection techniques are tests, interviews, observation and documentation. The data analysis technique used of Miles and Huberman Model qualitative data analysis which consists of 4 stages are data collection, data condensation, data display and conclusion drawing/verification. Based on the results, scientific reasoning skills of male and female students are good category. From the test results, there are 7 male students belonging to transitional operational patterns, while there are 5 male students belonging to formal operational patterns. The female students belonging to the formal operational patterns are 18 people and 6 female students with the transitional operational patterns. In conclusion, this study sheds light on the commendable scientific reasoning skills demonstrated by both male and female students in understanding material on plant growth and development in class XII MIPA 3 at SMAN Ambulu Jember.

Analysis of Peer Friendship, Learning Interests, and Biology Learning Results of Class X Students at Plus Bustanul Ulum Puger Jember Senior High School

2024-05-08T04:12:37+07:00

The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the characteristics of peer friendships, the level of interest in learning, and the academic results in biology of class X students enrolled at SMA Plus Bustanul Ulum Puger Jember during the academic year 2022/2023. The research methodology employed in this study is quantitative and descriptive, utilizing survey techniques. The subjects of this study consisted of students in the tenth grade at SMA Plus Bustanul Ulum. The research employed a non-probability sampling technique known as total sampling, which involved selecting all 86 class X pupils as the sample. The research employed interviews, questionnaires, and documentation as data gathering methods. The questionnaire employed a Likert scale. All instruments employed were verified to be both valid and reliable. The study revealed that the mean student peer friendship score was 74% in the high range, the mean student's interest in learning score was 69% in the high range, and the mean student learning result score was 75% in the high range. Peer friendships, interest in learning, and biology learning results for grade X students at SMA Plus Bustanul Ulum Puger Jember are significantly high throughout the 2022/2023 academic year. Researchers propose conducting additional investigation to ascertain the correlation among the three variables. The researchers recommend further investigation to determine the correlation among the three variables.

The Effect of the Group Investigation Learning Model on High School Grade X Students' Analytical Thinking Skills and Learning Outcomes on Environmental Pollution Subject

2024-05-08T04:12:14+07:00

Indonesian students' science skills are generally low, ranking 71^st out of 79 countries in the 2018 PISA survey. Interviews with biology teachers at Jenggawah State Senior High School found that many students struggle with problem-solving and can't explain their answers well, despite having theoretical knowledge. To improve this, education should focus more on student-centered learning. One effective method is using the group investigation learning model, which can boost students' analytical thinking skills and improve their grades. The objective of this study is to assess the impact of the Group Investigation instructional model on the critical thinking skills of students, as well as the academic performance of grade X students in relation to environmental pollution. The research employed a quantitative methodology, specifically utilizing a quasi experimental design known as nonequivalent control group design. The sample approach employed was purposive sampling, where class X6 was chosen as the experimental group and X5 as the control group in Jenggawah state senior high school. Data gathering strategies employ assessment methods such as multiple-choice quizzes and essay writing. The Z test is employed as the data analysis approach. The research findings indicate a significant impact of the Group Investigation learning model on students' analytical thinking skills, with a significant p-value of 0.012. In addition, it was discovered that the Group Investigation learning model had also a significant impact on student learning outcomes, as shown by a significant value of 0.004.