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The Development of an Ebook Integrated with Learning Management System to Improve Student's Metacognition Ability
Get PDFThis study aims to develop an ebook that is integrated with a Learning Management System (LMS) to improve students' metacognition skills. The research uses the ADDIE development model (Assumption, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The research data were obtained from 40 students who filled out the questionnaire and took the pretest and posttest. The effectiveness of the ebook on improving metacognitive skills used N-Gain analysis and to determine the difference between the experimental and control classes, a T-test was performed, using One Group Pretest and Post-test Design. The results showed that ebook development was very good. The development of ebooks integrated with LMS can significantly improve students' metacognitive abilities. Thus, this study recommends that lecturers use ebooks that are integrated into the learning management system so that learning can run effectively to improve students' metacognitive abilities.
Discovery Learning Model as an Effort to Increase Student Interest and Learning Outcomes
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to determine the application of the Discovery learning model to increasing student interest in learning and learning outcomes. This type of experimental research involved 40 students of SMA Negeri 11 Tana Toraja. Using observational data collection to assess interest and test questionnaires to measure learning outcomes. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistical analysis. The results of the study (1) The application of conventional learning models to students has not been able to increase student interest and learning outcomes. 2) The application of the discovery learning model in biology subjects to students can increase student interest in learning and student learning outcomes. This proves that the discovery learning model is a good learning model and can be the teacher's choice to increase student interest in learning and learning outcomes
Construct Validity Of Ryff's Psychological Wellbeing 18 Items Version Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)
No full textPsychological wellbeing is a psychological variable that measures the wellbeing of an individual in his environment. This mental condition can be positive or negative. Based on the psychological wellbeing theory developed by Riffs, there are six dimensions to measure psychological wellbeing, namely Self-Acceptance, Purposes in Life, Environmental Mastery, Positive Relationship, Personal Growth, and Autonomy. Ryff psychological wellbeing consists of 18 items with seven answer choices. The purpose of this study was to test the validity of the instrument construct in several types of respondents, namely teachers/school counsellors, students and employees in South Sulawesi. The analysis technique used is the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) test with JASP software's help. This study's results indicate that of all 18 items, there are several unidimensional and multidimensional items. Therefore it can be concluded that Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale Version 18 cannot measure just one factor
Blended Learning Model in a Distance Learning System to Increase 4C Competence (Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication)
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to develop a learning model based on Blended Learning in the concept of Distance Learning in order to be able to improve students' 4C competencies. The research conducted is a type of research quasi-experimental (quasi-experimental). Research instruments include: questionnaires, observation guidelines, validation sheets, FGD instruments, tests, and documentation. The research subjects involved 57 sudents in second semester who were taking Basic Natural Sciences courses. The model trial used a one group pretest-posttest design. Test the effectiveness of the developed model using the t test. Improvement of 4C Skills Competence using the Gain Score test. The results showed that there was an effect of the blended learning model in the distance learning system on increasing 4C competencies (Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication). The N-Gain test is 0.6 (medium category) which means that there is an increase in 4C competence before and after being given the blended learning model. The data shows that the average value for the pretest results is 63.14 and the average posttest score is 82.65. The novelty of this research is the application of various online platforms such as Google Classroom, Google Slides, Google Meet, Kahoot, online educandy games, and youtube in supporting the blended learning model
The Effectiveness of Mathematics Worsheet Based on Creative Problem Solving (CPS) for Reasoning Ability of Elementary School Students
Get PDFThis study aimed to know the effectiveness of creative problem solving (CPS) based mathematics worksheet reviewed by reasoning ability of students’ elementary school. This study used experimental method with Randomized Subject Posttest Only Control Group Design. The samples of this study consisted of two classes namely experimental class (Creative Problem Solving based Mathematics Worksheet) and control class ( conventional method). The taking of sample was conducted by cluster random sampling. Technique of data collecting consisted of cognitive aspect using objective test method and affective aspect using questionnaire. Technique of data analysis applied descriptive and inferential analysis. The hypothesis test used t-test by requirement of normality test and homogeny. The result of study indicated that (1) learning by using creative problem solving (CPS) based mathematics worksheet was implemented well. (2) The implementation of creative problem solving (CPS) based mathematics worksheet was reviewed by aspects: (a) mean score of students’ reasoning was 87,12 categorized as a very good. The gain was 0,78. The students’ reasoning ability classically was 91,25% ≥85%. (b) students’ learning activity was categorized as a good. (c) responds were categorized as a positive. The result of hypothesis test on 0,05 significant using t-test indicated that learning of creative problem solving (CPS) based mathematics worksheet was effective to students’ reasoning of elementary school.
The Impact of Emotional Intelligences and Reward on Teacher’s Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Get PDFThis analysis has been undertaken to demonstrate the life of the impact of emotional intelligence and reward on Organizational Citizenship Behavior in the Surakarta district. The methodology in this study uses a quantitative approach to multiple linear regression. The sample was carried out on 118 Teachers in Surakarta City. A closed questionnaire on the Google form based on the Likert scale was the testing instrument. T-test and F-test hypothesis testing. The conclusions show several conclusions, namely: 1) Emotional intelligence contributes positively and significantly to Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Surakarta City, meaning that emotional Organizational Citizenship Behavior can increase intelligence. 2) Incentives lead favorably and substantially to teachers in Surakarta City's Organizational Citizenship Behavior, where the incentive will improve teachers' Organizational Citizenship Behavior. 3) Emotional Intelligence and Compensation have an effect on Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Surakarta City with a determination coefficient value of 0.495 or 49.5%, namely, emotional intelligence and reward together contribute to Organizational Citizenship Behavior (Y) of 49.5%
Development of an Instrument for Teachers’ Attitudes towards Academic Supervision performed by Supervisors in Schools of Special Education
Get PDFThis study aims to develop an instrument for teachers’ attitudes toward academic supervision performed by supervisors in special education. This is an instrument development study working under the modified six-step development framework introduced by Djaali and Sumadi. The validity of the study was examined by two experts in measurements. The instrument was tested on 94 teachers in schools of special education in South Sulawesi. The validity and reliability were estimated using the confirmatory factor analysis by Lisrel program. The instrument produced from this attempt were 44 questions in a form of likert scale; the validity was 0.90 and the reliability was 0.96, and it was done under a tridimensional structure (i.e., monitoring, assessment, and coaching). The dimension of monitoring measured the execution of eight education standards observed by school supervisors. The dimension of assessment measured the performance of supervisors during a class supervision that was taught by a teacher of special education. The dimension of coaching measured the supervisors’ performance in giving motivation, delivering training, and providing feedback for teachers of special education. It was done in order to make the teachers more professional and independent in completing their tasks and responsibilities as teachers for special education. Therefore, the instrument produced from this research is expected to be able to describe the teachers’ attitudes toward academic supervision performed by the school supervisors
Development of Strategies to Support Parental Engagement In the Early Childhood Education Unit Partnership
Get PDFProviding education for early childhood is not enough only by maximizing the quality of activities in the classroom. Indeed, the parents' involvement should also be maximized. The study aimed to produce a valid and practical strategy prototype for the early childhood education unit to maximize the involvement of parents in a partnership program. This research and development using the Content Development Process-CDP model involved 202 subjects selected through purposive sampling technique. Research data were collected using a questionnaire, and the results were analyzed descriptively. Data analysis included calculating the percentage and average score and grouping data. The findings show that: (1) the development of the strategy to support the involvement of parents in early childhood education unit partnership is necessary because there is still a gap that needs to be solved in the partnership; (2) strategies to support the involvement of parents are divided into two clusters: the strategy to create family - friendly early childhood education; and preparing educators to work with families/parents. Each strategy cluster has core strategies with several action programs. The first strategy cluster consists of four core strategies with 13 action programs, while the second cluster strategy has two core strategies with seven action programs. Third, the results of the test performed by experts on the strategy prototype show that the product was in the valid / very feasible category. Also, the results of the test by target users show that the product was in the very practical category
Improving the Students' Creative Thinking Skills Through The Implementation of Controversy – Based Integrated Science Learning Tools
Get PDFThis study aimed to measure the improvement of students' creative thinking skills after using Controversy-based integrated science learning tools. The study employed a pre-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest. The research subjects were 20 students of the Science Education Program, The State University of Makassar selected using the Nonprobablit sampling technique (saturation sampling). The instrument was an essay test that had been validated. The findings show a significant difference in students' average creative thinking skills before and after learning using Controversy based Integrated Science learning tools. It shows that the improvement of students' creative thinking skills after being treated with Controversy based Integrated Science learning tools was in high category and significant. Students were able to develop their knowledge, predict some limited information, formulate a solution to a problem, and analyze information from different perspectives
Interpretation of the Effects of Job Satisfaction Mediation on the Effect of Principal Supervision and Compensation on Teacher Performance
Get PDFThis research aims to determine the role of job satisfaction as a mediator of the relationship between principal supervision and compensation for teacher performance. The research design used a quantitative approach to causality. To obtain research data using documentation instruments and distributing questionnaires online. The sample used in the study was 215 respondents. The basis for determining the sample is oriented towards a non-probability sampling approach using a purposive sampling formula. To test the mediating effect of satisfaction and the relationship between principal supervision and compensation on teacher performance, a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach is used using partial least squares. Under the research results, It was found that the fact that principal supervision had a significant effect on job satisfaction and teacher performance. Then compensation also has a significant effect on job satisfaction and teacher performance. The findings of the mediation effect state that job satisfaction successfully mediates the relationship between principal supervision and compensation for teacher performanc