How to develop SETS-based electronic book to improve student’s science literacy with 4S TMD models?

Abstract

This study aims to develop teaching materials on the rate of reaction based on Science, Environment, Technology and society (SETS) to improve students’ scientific literacy. The research method used is Developmental Research (DR) with Four Steps Teaching Material Development (4S-TMD) models. This article is the first part of the development of teaching material which includes selection and structuring steps. In the selection stage, the development of indicators that are in accordance with the demands of the curriculum, explains the concept of reaction rate using standardized textbook sources, and analyzes SETS which can be related to the concept of reaction rates. In the structuring stage consist of concept maps, macro structures and multiple representations are developed that connect between representations of macroscopic, sub microscopic and symbolic levels. The results of the selection and structuring steps are evaluated by expert lecturers. The results show that the teaching materials developed are in accordance with the demands of the curriculum, scientific certainty has been ensured and the phenomena presented are in accordance with the aspect of SETS and concept maps, macro structures and multiple representations developed are valid. The first part of the development of teaching materials which includes the selection and structuring steps resulted in a draft of SETS-based reaction rate teaching materials. Next step, we will doing characterization and didactic reduction stage to draft teaching material.