Implications and Implementation of Biological Philosophy on Biological Topics: Plant Growth and Development

Abstract

This article comprehensively discusses growth and development in plants, explaining the differences between these two concepts, as well as their implications in the world of education, especially at the junior high school (SMP), senior high school (SMA) and tertiary education (PT) levels. Growth is explained as an increase in the size and number of cells which is quantitative, while development is a process towards maturity which is qualitative. Growth and development in plants are interrelated and occur continuously. In middle school, students understand the various systems in plant life and the importance of growth and development. In high school, they analyze the relationship between internal and external factors and growth and development processes and carry out experiments related to external factors in plants. The College provides students with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research on plant growth and development, developing their metacognitive abilities. This article highlights the importance of integrating plant growth and development concepts in educational curricula to create deeper understanding and better quality learning.