Needs Analysis as a Basis for the Development of POE-Based Physics Learning Tools to improve Science Process Skills

Abstract

The era of the industrial revolution 4.0 is a challenge for the world of education. One of the skills that prepares students to be able to compete in the era of globalization is science process skills. One of the appropriate learning models to improve students’ science process skills is the POE (Prediction, Observation, Explanation) model. In order for the POE model syntax in learning to be carried out properly, the POE model syntax must be integrated in a learning tool in the form of lesson plans, student worksheet and assessment instruments. The purpose of this study is to analyze the needs that exist in the field as the basis for developing learning tools based on the POE model. Needs analysis in this research is front end analysis, student characteristic analysis and learning material analysis. This research uses descriptive analysis method. The results of the study indicate that it is necessary to develop learning tools based on the POE model which is in accordance with the characteristics of students, materials and learning objectives so as to improve students’ science process skills.