Jurnal PTK dan Pendidikan

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DISCOVERY LEARNING TO IMPROVE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES OF STUDENTS IN CLASS VIIE SMPN 29 SEMARANG

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research employed a Classroom Action Research approach to enhance critical thinking abilities and student learning outcomes regarding the historical development of Pancasila. This was achieved through a discovery learning model, assisted by Kalpancas Media and Blooket, in Class VII-E of SMP Negeri 29 Semarang. The success of this classroom action research was evaluated using several performance indicators. (1) The mean value of students' knowledge of their ability to play Blooket is at least good, with a daily assessment of at least 80; (2) The mean student attitude score is at least good; (3) The mean student skill score is at least 80; and (4) The mean student learning achievement standard is at least 78, with an average classical learning completion score of 80%. The results of the research demonstrate that students' critical thinking skills, as evidenced by the formative assessment results in the areas of knowledge (assignments), attitudes, and skills, as well as their performance in the Blooket game during Cycle I, exhibited an average of 76.47. This value increased to 90 in Cycle II. The mean score for this item was 58. In the attitude aspect, the mean score in Cycle I was 60.29, which increased to 83.82 in Cycle II. Subsequently, the skill aspect was evaluated. In cycle I, the average was 81.25, and in cycle II, there was an increase of 88.33. In contrast, the mean scores for Blooket in Cycle I were 70, with an increase to 81.17 in Cycle II. In contrast, the pre-cycle student learning outcomes demonstrated a relatively low level of completeness, with only 41.17% (14 children) achieving this outcome. Subsequently, there was an increase of 73.53% (25 children) in Cycle I. In Cycle II, there was an increase of 85.30% (29 children). Consequently, there was an enhancement in both critical thinking abilities and academic outcomes among students enrolled in VII-E at SMP Negeri 29 Semarang.

Keywords:

Critical Thinking Skills, Learning Outcomes, Discovery Learning, Kalpancas, Combination, and Blooket.

THE MINECRAFTEDU APPLICATION UTILIZATION TO CREATE IMMERSIVE LEARNING IN EDUCATION 4.0

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The exponential growth of technology has spurred innovation across a range of fields. This is also evident in the field of educational technology. A variety of studies are conducted to enhance the quality of education and foster meaningful learning. The objective of this research is to examine the potential of Minecraft as a learning tool. The methodology employed is that of a systematic literature review (SLR), which entails a library study flow designed to identify and review journals pertinent to the research topic. This process ultimately yields conclusions. The findings of the research indicate that Minecraft can be incorporated into a variety of subjects. The advantages of integrating Minecraft into learning strategies include enhanced collaboration skills, creativity, digital proficiency, peer tutoring, time management, and an immersive learning environment.

Keywords: Minecraft, Technology Development, Immersion, Quality Education

AN EVALUATION OF THE USE OF ONLINE PROGRAMMING SIMULATOR TO INCREASE THE PARTICIPATION RATE OF CLASSROOM STUDENT ATTENDANCE

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Informatics Distance Learning Study Program at UNSIA is one of the study programs that employs a significant number of practicum-type courses as part of its learning process. The implementation of the practicum is carried out through joint simulations to achieve 21st-century graduate competencies. The implementation of learning for practicum-type courses is carried out through the utilization of the Learning Management System (LMS) and zoom. In practicum-type courses, students are required to install the software necessary for the lecture process, particularly for joint simulations. A significant number of students have encountered difficulties in installing the requisite software. These issues led to a dearth of student engagement during the joint simulations conducted via Zoom, particularly in terms of active participation. The implementation of an appropriate online programming simulator (OPS) is expected to enhance participation in practicum-type courses during synchronous sessions, thereby facilitating the acquisition of the greatest possible learning. The results of the analysis conducted before the implementation of OPS revealed that the lowest active class participation rate was 36.7% (22 students) out of a total of 60 students, while the highest active class participation rate was 50.0% (30 students) out of a total of 60 students. Following the implementation of OPS, the lowest participation rate was 83.3% (53 students) of the total 60 students, while the highest active class participation rate reached 96.7% (58 students) of the total 60 students.

Keywords: Class Participants, E-Learning, Higher Education, Online Programming Simulator

AN ATTEMPT TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' HEALTH LITERACY SKILLS WITH BLOODYPEDIA BASED ON PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING ON CIRCULATORY SYSTEM MATTERS

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Health literacy is the capacity to obtain, process, and comprehend fundamental health information and health services that facilitate the formulation of informed health decisions. The objective of this study is to enhance students' health literacy abilities by employing problem-based learning media on circulatory system content. The Classroom Action Research method, employing a cyclic research model comprising two cycles with four stages—namely, planning, action, observation, and reflection—is expected to facilitate the improvement of health literacy skills among class XI students. The CAR methodology employs problem-based learning, which is conducted with 36 students. The data collection method employs test scores or scores on pre- and post-test health literacy questionnaires containing 10 questions, which will be compared on average as a reference for improving students' health literacy. The findings of this study indicate that there was an increase in health literacy skills, with a value of 13.86% in Cycle I and 13.96% in Cycle II. In conclusion, the results of this action research demonstrate that the problem-based learning model with Bloodypedia media is an effective method for improving the health literacy skills of grade XI students on the material of the human circulatory system.

Keywords: Bloodypedia, health literacy, problem-based learning

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMICS LEARNING MEDIA TO IMPROVE THE TOLERANCE ATTITUDE OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL STUDENTS

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The motto "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" is the basis for diversity in Indonesia. However, the level of tolerance is a concern, especially regarding the disapproval of exclusive groups. This research emphasizes the importance of the value of tolerance, particularly among the nation's younger generation. Education is considered a platform for building tolerance by including subject matter that explores understanding of cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity. This research focuses on the use of comics as learning media, which can capture students' attention through a combination of pictures and stories, helping them understand the values of tolerance more deeply. This Classroom Action Research (PTK) aims to measure the effectiveness of using comics to increase understanding of the value of tolerance among students of class VIII-D at SMPN 3 Jombang. The results show that the percentage obtained by students in the pre-cycle only up to 6%, then in cycle I a percentage of 59% was achieved using an average of 76.25. In cycle II, there was a significant increase, reaching 94% with an average score of 84.66. In conclusion, comic learning media is effective in the learning process because it can enhance students' knowledge and understanding of the importance of tolerance.

CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING APPROACH TO IMPROVE THE QUESTIONING ABILITY OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH PBL

Rosi Indarwati, Ratrie Viyana Choyrunisa, I Gusti Made Sanjaya — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of implementing the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approach as best practice in enhancing the questioning abilities of middle school students through Problem-Based Learning (PBL). CRT is integrated with PBL to create a learning experience that is more relevant and engaging for students. This research utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methods within a classroom action research design. The sample includes 7th-grade students from SMP Negeri 5 Ponorogo as the main subjects. Data were collected through classroom observations, interviews, and surveys to evaluate changes in students' learning interests with the implementation of the CRT approach. The results are expected to provide in-depth insights into the positive impact of CRT implementation on middle school students' questioning abilities through PBL. The implications of this research include recommendations for curriculum development, teacher training, and the development of more contextual learning strategies to enhance questioning skills at the middle school level. The findings show that the CRT approach positively affects the enhancement of students' questioning abilities, marked by an increase in the number of students asking questions and achieving a target of 25% of the total class number.

Keywords:

Culturally Responsive Teaching, Questioning Ability, Problem-Based Learning.

IMPROVING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN MATHEMATICS LEARNING THROUGH PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING IN GRADE XII STUDENTS

Dewi Mitasari, Muhammad Noor Kholid, Dwi Anggoro Hermawan — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Communication skills are one of the main skills that must be mastered in the 21st century, especially in learning mathematics. The ability to express ideas, situations, and events using mathematical language and symbols is important. The purpose of this study is to improve written communication skills in class XII students of SMA Batik 2 Surakarta through the implementation of Problem-Based Learning. The method used in this study was Classroom Action Research. The results show that the application of mathematics learning with a problem-based learning model helps improve written communication skills at SMA Batik 2 Surakarta. It can be shown that in cycle II (94%), 30 out of 32 students reached the completion of written communication skills. From these results, there was an increase compared to cycle I, which was 5 out of 32 students (16%). The average increase in test scores from cycle I to cycle II was 57%, from 51.41 to 80.78.

CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' NUMERACY SKILLS ON INTEGER USING MANIK-MANIK MEDIA

Yohanis Ndapa Deda, Lailin Hijriani, Ayu Trifosa Alnabe — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to improve students' numeracy literacy skills on integer operation material using Manik-Manik media. The method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR). Research is carried out in two cycles, and each process consists of three meetings, with stages: planning/preparation of actions, implementation of activities, observation, and reflection. Data collection techniques using observation techniques (teachers and students), learning outcomes tests, and documentation. Based on the results of the research on 25 students, it is known that there was increasing in student learning outcomes from before the action, Cycle I and Cycle II. This is evidenced by the post-test value that was carried out in cycle I, which showed an average value of 59.4, and then the increase in cycle II with an average value of 90.8. The data analysis techniques used are data analysis of observations of teachers and students and analysis of test result data in the form of classical completeness. Based on the research on integer operation material, it was concluded that learning by using Manik-Manik can improve students' mathematics learning outcomes. Thus, using Manik-Manik media can improve students' numeracy literacy skills on integer operation materials.

Keywords:

Integer, Manik-Manik Media, Numeration Literacy, CAR.