The Development of Basic Natural Science Learning Materials to Improve Students’ Competence

Abstract

This research aimed to improve students’ scientific competence through integrating the role of moslem scientists and inventors into Basic Natural Science learning materials. Through a series of activities that had been designed, a relevant and innovative Basic natural science learning material is expected to be obtained. This was intended to develop the three aspects of Students’ Competence, namely the students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The research subjects were third semester students who were taking the Basic natural science course at Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Islam Nusantara. The design research method was performed. In general, this research has been carried out in three stages, namely preparation, development, and implementation. Currently the preparation stage has been concluded. The outputs were the learning instruments, the research instruments, and the initial design of Basic Natural Science learning materials. The initial design, consist of seven learning programs: orientation, subject explaining, worksheets distribution, discussion activities, materials presentation, task reports, and reflections. Instructional materials that are designed to be discussed in the group and should be accounted for on an individual basis, can foster students’ competence. Learning atmosphere that gives comfort to the students to think and express opinions expected to develop students’ competence.