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Enhancing Quality Education in Indonesia: A Literature Review of STEM-ESD Landscape Contributions
Get PDFIntegrating STEM-ESD enhances educational quality through interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experiences that foster deeper understanding and cultivate skills for real-world challenges. This paper presents a systematic review examining STEM-ESD implementation in Indonesia's educational context. Guided by four research questions, the study investigates the integration of STEM with ESD, its effectiveness, practical implementation approaches, and encountered constraints. Twenty-two articles published between 2018 and 2024 were analyzed from databases using a systematic review methodology, focusing on Scopus-indexed international journals accredited by SINTA. Articles were selected through keyword searches and screened for relevance based on specific criteria. The review involved data selection, adaptation of a coding instrument, identifying article patterns, and synthesizing findings. Results indicate that STEM-ESD is widely implemented in Indonesian education, significantly enhancing students' sustainability awareness and critical thinking skills. Effective approaches identified include project-based learning, the integration of STEM modules with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) principles, and inquiry-based teaching methods. Nonetheless, challenges remain, such as the predominance of scientific perspectives in ESD and the need for holistic approaches incorporating social sciences. This study contributes valuable insights into STEM-ESD integration within Indonesian education. It highlights the need for policy reforms emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches, enhanced teacher training, and a curriculum that comprehensively integrates STEM and sustainability concepts. Such reforms are essential to equipping educators to deliver effective learning experiences that prepare students for the complexities of sustainability challenges
Computer-Assisted Teaching in Science Education: A Bibliometric Overview
Get PDFThis study aims to examine the studies on computer-assisted teaching in science teaching in terms of different variables with bibliometric analysis. Scopus database was used to collect the data. The phrase "science education and computer-assisted teaching" was written in Scopus on 11_07_2023, and 1232 publications were found. Since not all data is related to computer-assisted teaching in science education, the Scopus Social Science section was selected and filtered, and 454 publications were subjected to bibliometric analysis. VOSviewer program was used for bibliometric analysis. As a result of the research, most studies on computer-assisted teaching in science education were done in 2010, most articles were preferred as document type, the most frequently used keyword was computer-assisted instruction, the country with the most publications was the United States, and the most cited publication was Leidner and Jarvenpaa (1993) and the most frequently used term is student
Investigating the Impact of STEM Learning on Students’ Critical Thinking Skills through Hand-Made Projector Activity
Get PDFThis research presents an investigation on the utilization of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with Project-Based Learning as experiment class treatment and project-based learning as control class treatment to investigate students' critical thinking in optical instruments lessons, with a particular focus on the development of handmade projectors. In Indonesian schools, where there is a lack of integration of the STEM and learning activity itself, it is still in the form of a direct transfer of knowledge from teachers to students. This research used quantitative research with a quasi-experimental design. The method for data collection is purposive random sampling. The research participant consists of 60 eighth-grade middle high school students in Bandung chosen based on a purposive random sampling technique. The data is obtained through five open-ended essay questions about critical thinking skills. The result shows that the independent t-test for students’ critical thinking is 0.081, which means there are no significant differences between the control and experiment classes. However, in the STEM Project-based learning model, The N-gain of students’ critical thinking skills is 0.718, which is a high improvement. Moreover, on Project-Based Learning, the N-gain of students’ critical thinking skills is 0.660, which is a medium improvement
The Development of Digital Comic as a Learning Media to Enhance Student's Understanding and Awareness on the Topic of Drugs
Get PDFThe human mindset significantly affects the progress of Science and Technology. Drugs are one of the examples that result from human complex thought. Lack of understanding of this topic can lead to others experimenting with dangerous psychotropic drugs. Studying sciences using only textbooks will not be imprinted in student memories. Consequently, incorporating media can help the teacher to improve student understanding. This study was aimed to facilitate students' understanding and awareness of the topic of drugs. The ADDIE model is a guideline for developing good media suitable for the topic. The resulting media was judged by an expert, a lecturer, and a teacher, who proceeded to use Index Aiken. The students' responses are gathered using a questionnaire of 20 statements and a Likert scale. The result shows that the lecturer's judgment rater agreement index has a V = 0.9625, indicating a high media score. At the same time, the teacher’s judgment has a V = 0.7875, which indicates an average score for the media. The students' responses show that 56.67% of students strongly agree that the comic can facilitate them to understand and be more aware of drugs. The findings show that lecturers and teachers agree that digital comics have the potential to be educational resources that foster comprehension and awareness and help students learn about drugs.
Pro-Environmental Behavior (PEB): How Can Gender and Living Location Affect PEB?
Get PDFThe natural system in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, is undergoing degradation, which mainly originated from the anthropogenic exploitation of nature. To reduce the harmful effects of the environmental damages, East Kalimantan students must, therefore, be examined on pro-environmental behavior (PEB) as they will be the future guardians, planners, and policymakers. This study investigated the PEB of 410 junior high school students in East Kalimantan and discussed it based on their gender and location categories (rural and urban). The investigation of PEB was conducted using an adapted version of the Two Major Environmental Values model, which includes an additional scale for measuring Appreciation. The PEB questionnaire data was analyzed quantitatively using an independent t-test to compare the means across location categories and gender. Our findings revealed that the PEB of male students (2.44) is higher than female students (2.36). Most female students favored the Utilization of nature more than male students, resulting in lower PEB. Students in rural schools were likely to behave more pro-environmentally than those in urban schools. According to the analysis of each PEB aspect, most students had Utilization preferences toward nature, especially students studying in Urban schools. These results may be valuable in designing behavioral interventions to encourage PEB, especially in East Kalimantan
The ARVi Learning App Makes Viruses Visible
Get PDFIn biology learning, the object of a virus cannot be seen directly. Augmented reality (AR) technology can help visualize the object of a virus in 3D, making it easier for students to learn about viruses. Therefore, this research aims to develop an AR-based learning media product called ARVi. ARVi was created using the ADDIE model, which consists of five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The results of the analysis revealed that students need learning media with engaging visualizations. Therefore, ARVi was designed as a mobile application with various colors, images, videos, AR, and quizzes. ARVi underwent validation tests by experts, including biology education lecturers and biology teachers. The user responses were evaluated through a small group test involving 20 students, where questionnaires were distributed. Based on the questionnaire results, the average score for the media expert was 3.84, and for the material expert was 3.80. These scores indicate that ARVi is very valid for use as a learning medium. The results of the small group test were 2.85, indicating that ARVi is valid for use after minor revisions are made. The implementation results for 60 students, as determined through a paired t-test, showed a significant difference between the pretest and posttest results, with the posttest score being higher than the pretest score. The research results concluded that ARVi is suitable as a biology learning media
Enhancing Junior High School Students’ System Thinking Competency through Water Treatment with Plant Modification: A Focus on Environmental Pollution
Get PDFThe research on the ability to think in systems in education is also minimal, which is why the ability to think in systems in Indonesia has not been optimally trained. Dealing with a system's complexity can be challenging at any age, particularly for students who must apply the system's cognitive capabilities during the learning process. Systems thinking is a key to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) competency since it can help learners understand the complexity and dynamics of the world. This research investigates the impact of system thinking on Junior High School students through simple science projects addressing environmental pollution. The study involved 7th-grade students in a private school in Bandung, utilizing a quantitative approach with a one-group pre-test and post-test design; the research aimed to measure the improvement in students' system thinking competency using test items and analyzed the data with SPSS software and Rasch Stacking and Racking. Results from the Wilcoxon test indicated a significant difference after completing learning activities, with a 50% improvement based on Rasch analysis. This underscored the critical role of project-based learning in enhancing system thinking competency. Applying appropriate learning models is expected to enhance students' system thinking competency. The recommendation for future reference to other studies, such as directing the scientific investigation in detail. Design more precisely from the initial stage to the final stage so that the expected learning can be achieved, and students can go through all stages of STEM learning correctly to create a better prototype
Innovation of ESD Learning Module (Education for Sustainable Development) Based on Bugis Local Wisdom for Critical Thinking Skills and Environmental Literacy
Get PDFTeaching modules play an important role in achieving learning goals, and their design must be adapted to student characteristics. This research aims to develop a teaching module design that integrates climate change material with Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and the local wisdom of the Bugis community, as reflected in the Kutika text. The learning model chosen is Problem-Based Learning (PBL), which is very suitable for facilitating students' problem analysis and critical thinking skills, which are the main competencies in ESD. By incorporating local wisdom, we aim to increase students' environmental literacy and promote a deeper understanding of the values of sustainability. This research uses a qualitative descriptive analysis research method, which allows for an in-depth exploration of the design and implementation of teaching modules. The results show that the PBL local wisdom-based teaching module was successfully developed in three meetings by combining the local wisdom of the Bugis tribe and sustainability values, which align with the four pillars of ESD in Indonesia
High School Students’ Multiple Representation Translation Skills on One-Dimensional Motion: A Cross-Grade Study
Get PDFMultiple representations are widely recognized for their significant role in concept learning. This study aimed to investigate the multiple representation translation skills of high school students at different grade levels about the concept of one-dimensional motion. 239 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students participated in the study using a developmental research model. The data collection tool consisted of questions that required translating figures, tables, graphs, verbal explanations, and algebraic representations into other representation types in a multiple-representation translation test focusing on one-dimensional motion. Data analysis involved evaluating the translation among representations for each category and analyzing the multiple representation translation skills across different grade levels using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results revealed that students successfully translated from figure, table, and graphical representations to other forms while encountering challenges in translation from verbal and algebraic representations. Furthermore, the ANOVA results indicated a significant difference between the 9th and 11th grades, favoring the 11th grade.
Exploration of the Manufacturing Process and Selection Method of Natural Dyes in Eco-print: Ethnoscience Implications in Chemistry Learning
Get PDFStudents' lack of understanding and ability to conceptualize chemistry material in real life requires an effort to integrate chemistry learning with cultural values or local wisdom. One such effort is the process of making eco-prints. This research aims to uncover the ethnoscience aspects (chemistry) involved in producing and selecting eco-print natural colors that can be used in chemistry learning. This research focuses on the chief and his four crews or core employees of the Batik Craftsmen Community "Hamparan Rintik," which is actively involved in producing and marketing various batik in Malang City. This research utilizes a qualitative descriptive approach with ethnographic methods. Data sources were gathered through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using triangulation of data sources and the NVIVO 12 software. The results revealed important aspects of making eco-prints, including mordanting, coloring, and fixation. The steaming technique is commonly used in eco-printing. Moreover, the natural dyes frequently used in eco-prints are Indigofera leaves for blue, tingi bark for brown, and tegeran wood for yellow. The eco-print motifs often utilize natural materials such as red teak leaves, lanang leaves, castor leaves, genitri leaves, and African wood leaves. This research has implications for learning chemistry, including the concepts of solution-making, chemical reactions and structures, acid-base reactions, thermochemistry (heat transfer), and the nature of hygroscopic compounds