Abstract
One of the problems that are often found in universities, especially in physics subjects, is the existence of misconceptions in students (learners). This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using the multiple-representation approach Based on E-Module in reducing the misconceptions of prospective physics teachers during the Covid-19 pandemic. The method used is quantitative research with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 25 prospective physics teachers at one of the universities in the city of Mataram. The instrument used in this research is an open-ended three-tier test. A total of 10 test items with 30 questions were used in this study. The test was given twice, namely before and after treatment. The test results data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine the decrease in the percentage of students who experienced misconceptions. Based on the results of data analysis shows that there is a decrease in the percentage of students who experience misconceptions by 31.89% from the initial number of 57.19 to 25.30%. This decrease in misconceptions was also followed by an increase in the percentage of students who understood the concept from 18.14 to 72.38%. Thus, it can be concluded that the application of the multiple representation approach assisted by E-Modules can be used as an alternative to reduce misconceptions and improve understanding of the concept of prospective physics teachers in the COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
Physics is a branch of Natural Sciences that studies natural phenomena related to matter and energy
This study did not use a comparison class but had used a pretest-posttest so that the magnitude of the decrease in the misconceptions of prospective physics teachers after they were given treatment could be known with certainty
This is followed by the increasing number of students who mastered the concept, which is 46.33%. This indicates that the application of the multiple representation approach assisted by E-Modules can improve understanding of concepts and reduce misconceptions that occur in prospective physics teachers
Summary
Physics is a branch of Natural Sciences that studies natural phenomena related to matter and energy. These natural phenomena are further simplified by experts in the form of concepts, theories, and laws so that they can be accepted by the human mind (Kaniawati, 2017; Doyan et al, 2018). One can simplify his thinking by using one term for several events related to one another (Ismet, 2013). The term is used to represent a more. A person's understanding of a particular concept is called a conception (Suparno, 2005). The fact, Everyone's conception of a certain concept can be different. In the classroom, we will get to know the conception of scientists, teachers' conceptions, students' conceptions, and so on
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