The IM and LMS moodle as the TPACK components in improving embryology concepts mastery of prospective biology teachers

Abstract

This study aims to find out the role of interactive multimedia (IM) that represents teaching materials and are uploaded on Learning Management System (LMS) Moodle in Embryology learning with Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, in improving the concept mastery of prospective Biology teachers. This study involved two classes of students who were having an Embryology course contract, consisting of 47 students (class A) and 49 students (class B). The learning was conducted using the blended learning method that integrates e-learning and in-class learning. The IM uploaded into the LMS Moodle which can be accessed through the internet in the implementation of e-learning. The roles of IM and LMS Moodle were determined through a comparison of the increase in mastery of the Embryology concepts between class A and class B, which was tested with the t-test. The results of this study show non-significant differences in the increase of Embryology concept mastery. Thus, it can be concluded that the IM and LMS Moodle in TPACK framework is more involved and reduce the role of teacher assistance in determining the success of learning. This also shows that IM developed in this study is quite good at representing Embryology teaching materials.