Abstract
At present, there is still a lack of teaching materials in Elementary Schools, specifically science that is suitable to the needs of students and encourages students to care about their environment. The purpose of this study is to develop a Natural Sciences module with the STSE (Science, Technology, Society, Environment) approach to strengthen cognitive learning outcomes in Elementary Schools. The method used is the research development of the modified Borg and Gall model, namely preliminary studies, development stages, and evaluation stages. The research subjects were grade IV students, Public Elementary School Kangkung 1 Mranggen. Data collection instruments used were observation sheets, tests, questionnaires, and documentation. Analysis of research with t-test and n-gain test to determine the comparison of modules, as well as improvement of learning outcomes. The results of the study that the Natural Sciences module, with the STSE approach, is valid for use. The results of trials with the t-test show the difference between the use of modules and student books, N-gain module usage scores 0.723 with a very high category. The practicality test shows a practical module so that students and teachers can accept it. The Science Module STSE approach can be used as a substitute for teaching material on the theme of the environment around Grade IV Elementary School.
Highlights
Natural sciences subjects are one of three topics that are tested as national standardized examinations for elementary school level
The research conducted produced a product in the form of natural science with module STSE approach with the title Natural Care for the Environment Module
Indriyanti and Susilowati (2010) revealed several advantages of using modules, i.e. (1) increase student motivation, (2) after the evaluation, the teacher, and students can find out which part of the module has been completed or not, (3) students achieve results according to their abilities, (4) learning materials are evenly distributed based on needs, and (5) education is more efficient because learning materials are arranged according to academic levels
Summary
Natural sciences subjects are one of three topics that are tested as national standardized examinations for elementary school level. Based on the results of observations, the classical completeness of natural sciences learning was 63%, existing teaching materials that already used, it is not suitable for students to use in a certain area. They have not been integrated with encouragement so that students can behave appropriately concerning the environment. Sugiarto (2015) explained that STSEbased learning is more effective in increasing creativity for solving environmental problems It has a positive impact on students than problembased learning through the integration of material and the environment. The objective of this research is to develop a natural science module with the STSE approach to strengthening cognitive learning outcomes
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